Comments on: Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/looking-for-thank-you-ideas-121-recognition-ideas-for-donors-volunteers-and-members-by-stevenson-inc/ Fundraising Resources for Non Profit Organizations Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:33:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sandra Sims http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/looking-for-thank-you-ideas-121-recognition-ideas-for-donors-volunteers-and-members-by-stevenson-inc/comment-page-1/#comment-4216 Sandra Sims Thu, 29 May 2008 19:35:28 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/looking-for-thank-you-ideas-121-recognition-ideas-for-donors-volunteers-and-members-by-stevenson-inc/#comment-4216 Cheryl, I'm from a small town and know what you mean, that amount is a big deal. It shows a strong commitment. I also know that in a small church if you leave off someone's name that can also be a big deal, in a bad way. If you had specified donation levels from the beginning and people knew they would be recognized for a special gift of $x or more then that would have been the best way. If you didn't do that now you're in a bit of a tough spot. Did donations to that $15,000 go into a special fund or just in your general fund? If it was a special fund then perhaps you could include on the list everyone who gave to the special fund, regardless of amount. Otherwise, like the treasurer said, it would be difficult to single people out. Perhaps you can think of other ways to thank and recognize people at the celebration. Flowers for all the ladies, a special song, or candles lit, etc. Cheryl, I’m from a small town and know what you mean, that amount is a big deal. It shows a strong commitment. I also know that in a small church if you leave off someone’s name that can also be a big deal, in a bad way. If you had specified donation levels from the beginning and people knew they would be recognized for a special gift of $x or more then that would have been the best way. If you didn’t do that now you’re in a bit of a tough spot. Did donations to that $15,000 go into a special fund or just in your general fund? If it was a special fund then perhaps you could include on the list everyone who gave to the special fund, regardless of amount. Otherwise, like the treasurer said, it would be difficult to single people out.

Perhaps you can think of other ways to thank and recognize people at the celebration. Flowers for all the ladies, a special song, or candles lit, etc.

]]> By: cheryl kleppin http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com/looking-for-thank-you-ideas-121-recognition-ideas-for-donors-volunteers-and-members-by-stevenson-inc/comment-page-1/#comment-4192 cheryl kleppin Wed, 28 May 2008 22:58:02 +0000 http://stepbystepfundraising.com/looking-for-thank-you-ideas-121-recognition-ideas-for-donors-volunteers-and-members-by-stevenson-inc/#comment-4192 Our little country church is celebrating it's 125th anniversary-and the treasurer does NOT think that the folks who gave above and beyond their usual giving to make this a REAL celebration should be on a donor list. Raising over $15,000 in this small community is a BIG deal. Our little country church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary-and the treasurer does NOT think that the folks who gave above and beyond their usual giving to make this a REAL celebration should be on a donor list. Raising over $15,000 in this small community is a BIG deal.

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