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Your fundraiser is over, and congratulations for reaching your fundraising goal! None of this would have been possible without all your hard work and the contributions of your wonderful supporters. How can you possibly thank them for their generosity and passion for your cause? Well, we’ve got some ideas for you!

Call or Type

The most conventional way to thank your donors is to contact them by phone or email. Make sure to personalize your message by addressing them by name and to specify how their support has helped your cause. Supporters love knowing how their funds will be used in a concrete way, so don’t be shy to tell them how the money will support the organization in accomplishing its future goals. Did the donations fund the construction of a new building? Did they allow for the purchase of new equipment? The donors want to know!

Get Creative

If you are more artistically inclined, take a shot at sending your supporters a greeting card or a thank you video. Now’s the time to get in touch with your creative side! A quick Internet search will provide you some inspiration in the form of card templates, tips for recording and editing videos, etc. Although this method takes a bit more time than an email, you’ll stand out to your supporters for your thoughtfulness and your originality. They won’t forget you and will likely want to support your next cause to see what else you have up your sleeve!

Use FundScrip Site Features

Another method that is popular for thanking donors is to simply post an update to your public campaign page. It’s quick, easy and accessible to all your supporters! If you have never made a campaign page, you can find out how to create one by following these simple steps!

Whichever way you choose to express your gratitude to your supporters, make it known ASAP! Do it within a few days because acting immediately to acknowledge your donors’ support will garner good will for any of your potential future fundraising campaigns. Most importantly, make your timely response sincere! Speak from the heart and be genuine. After all, you raised money for a cause that is important to you and those who have donated undoubtedly feel the same.

Thanking your supporters is a final, yet crucial, step to conclude any successful fundraising campaign. It can be done in many ways as long as it’s timely, sincere and personalized. Giving thanks shows your donors they are appreciated and increases the likelihood they will support your future campaigns. So, don’t let their generosity go unanswered and say, “Thank you!”