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In addition to being thankful for the  \nblessings God provides, churches can be grateful for the donors who generously give to support the programs and ministries that serve their congregation and community.  \nBelow you’ll find helpful resources to understand the  \nreasons thanking donors is so important, how to thank  \nthose who give and ways you can express appreciation  \nfor those high-volume donors who support your church  \nat an elevated level.  \n [Van co Payments . com/acst](Van co Payments . com/acst) 2  \nThe importance of thanking your givers  \nDonors want to know how their gift is being used and that their contributions to your church are appreciated.  \nOur latest study on churchgoer giving showed that churches face an increasingly competitive environment for donation dollars as donors prefer cause-based giving at a rising rate. When a donor chooses to contribute to your church over other possible recipients, thanking them reaffirms their decision to support your programs and ministries.  \nDon’t assume that donors know you received and appreciate their contribution, and don’t rely solely on a general thankyou in your church bulletin or an announcement from the pulpit. A personal message makes a lasting impact on a donor and forges a lasting connection with your church and its ministries.  \nData from our giving study, The Definitive Guide to Churchgoer Giving, and from Giving USA shows that donations to religion as a percentage of all charitable giving have dropped from 58 percent to 27.  \n [Van co Payments . com/acst](Van co Payments . com/acst) 3  \nAs churches face this challenge, here are seven key guidelines to follow as you thank givers for their support.  \n1. Be grateful – Remember that the purpose is to thank donors, not ask them for more money.  \n2. Be genuine – Be heartfelt and personal, but not cheesy.  \n3. Be specific – Address donors directly and use language that will resonate with them.  \n4. Be personal – Include elements that are specific to your church’s congregation.  \n5. Remind donors of how their generosity directly benefits the church – Highlight the specific impact their gift has on your church.  \n6. Write in your church’s voice – Even if you start with a template, update it with the language and tone of voice that your congregation is used to hearing from you.  \n7. Keep it short – Write succinctly and to the point so reading the note doesn’t feel like a chore.  \nBest ways to thank your givers  \nThere’s more to thanking givers than sending them a thank-you note. A quick note expressing gratitude for a gift is good, but leveling up your thank-you efforts by hosting events shows donors a deeper level of appreciation and helps spark future generosity.  \nConsider hosting events specifically designed to thank donors. Not only do these events help donors feel valued, but they’re a chance to better connect these key supporters to the ministries they  \nsupport in a way a written note simply can’t.  \nPut a personal touch on your thank-you with a lunch, dinner or other special event for those who generously give to your church.  \nHere are a few good event ideas to thank your church’s donors:  \n• Personalized ‘Thank you’ notes  \n• Annual donor appreciation events  \n• Call-a-thons  \n• Create an ‘Impact report’  \n• Host donor workshops or webinars  \n• Recognition walls, commemorative bricks or plaques  \nHow should you thank your high-volume givers?  \nEvery gift to your church is valuable, but for those who go above and beyond with high-volume  \ngiving, it’s important to make the extra effort to recognize their generosity.  \nThose who give large gifts help your church not only live out its mission, but go further in making a positive impact on those in need. 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