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[Use a PS in your thank yous.]Here you can let donor know when you'll next update themon the good work they support,and how they can reach you if they need to.Example:\"Inthe months ahead you'll receive our XYZ newsletter to update you on all the good work yousupport.Meanwhile,if you have questions,please call us at XXX-XXX-XXXX or emailxxxxxx@yourorg.\"And..be sure to thank them one more time!  \n## The Better Donation Thank You Letter Checklist:\n\nFrom Lisa Sargent's Free Thank You Letter Clinic on SOFII,http://www.sofii.org/nodc/258.  \n1.Is it personalized?(As in “Dear Lisa”vs.\"Dear Friend”)  \n2.Is the gift amount noted?  \n3.Do you start with something other than “Thank you for your gift of..”?Use an exciting lead.  \n4.Do you tell the donor when and how they will next hear from you?  \n5.If this is a repeat gift,do you also thank donor for their:  \na.Past generosity(and indicate all its made possible),and  \nb.Continued contributions/support  \n6.If this is a gift membership(meaning made by someone else on giftee'sbehalf):  \na.Do not thank the giftee,but talk about what “this kind gift makespossible”  \nb.Send a thank you letter to the giftor so they know their gift is on itsway as intended  \n7.Say something new or timely in the P.S.-videos online,a holiday message,anupcoming opportunity to visit or meet with you,etc.  \n8.Include a contact number they can use if they have questions(you can add ane-mail,but not the generic \"info@yourorg.org.\"Direct them to a warm body,please.)  \n9.Do you need to thank them for something specific?For example:  \na.Membership renewal  \nb.Holiday appeal  \nc.Memorial gift  \nd.Capital campaign(focus on all the good this new building/machine/wingwill do)  \n10.Do you need to reference something specific?For example:  \na.A gift you'll be sending  \nb.A certificate or photo you've enclosed  \n11.Do you have a website?Mention it in the letter,with a simple call-for-action todrive them there.(“Keep up with all the ways you're helping XYZ at www.XYZ.org.”)  \n12.And remember to:  \na.Keep the letter short (3-4 paras plus a P.S.)  \nb.Add required tax-deductible language  \nc.Share with them “all your gift makes possible.”  \n13.Use more\"you”than “we\"and “our.”  \n14.Say thank you more than once.  \n15.Proof your letter:  \na.Use spell check  \nb.Print the letter and read it out loud,word for word  \n16.If you can,hand-sign them all.If you have too many donors,determine anamount at which you or a board member will hand-sign.And an amount for aphone call.  \n17.Make sure your donation thank you does NOT include:  \na.An additional “ask”  \nb.An upgrade to monthly giving or other program  \nc.A gift reply envelope(even if there is no ask)*Update,2013:although ourthank you letters don't include an ask,many of my clients include a replyenvelope.It h","cbCaivvoziHhvlCM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivvoziHhvlCM","pdf",132137,"English","# Lisa Sargent's Thank You Letter Template\n## The Better Donation Thank You Letter Checklist","[{\"question\":\"What paragraphs should be included in the donation thank-you letter?\",\"answer\":\"Use a lead paragraph to engage the donor, then paragraphs to thank them, confirm receipt of the gift (including amount and received date), explain how the donation will be used, and close with another brief heartfelt thanks.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the P.S. section include?\",\"answer\":\"Add a PS to tell the donor when you will next update them on the supported work and include a way to reach a real contact if they have questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What items must be avoided in the thank-you letter?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid including an additional “ask,” do not push an upgrade to monthly giving or other programs, and avoid a gift reply envelope even if there is no ask.\"}]","Lisa Sargent's Thank You Letter Template - Donation Thank You Letter | PDF"]