Donation Thank You Note Samples

Donation Thank You Letters

Sending a donation thank you note shows your appreciation and reassures the giver that choosing your cause was a good decision. Some things to keep in mind:

Acknowledge the gift soon after it's received, within 48 hours. People are less likely to give again if they feel unappreciated. Besides, it's just plain rude not to be prompt with any thank you note!

Some more tips:

• Make the note about the giver, not you or your cause.

  Some say bragging about how much money you helped raise isn't called for in a thank you note but I can see how it could be done tastefully. After all, if I believed in a cause enough to donate money, I'd be interested in hearing how much was produced overall. Maybe instead (or in addition to), you could give details about what services were made possible with the money.

• Keep a generic version on your computer that can be personalized quickly.

• Keep the tone personal.

• Very large donations deserve a phone call or a personal visit.

Donation Thank You Letters

Donation Thank You Note to Vendors

Dear Vendors,

Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your gift donations. Our company picnic was a huge success, in part due to your help. The raffle was a hot item with your gifts as the prize.

Thank you for your generosity and your quality products!

Sincerely,

Donation Thank You to Friends

Dear Kim and Frank,

I want to express my appreciation for your generosity in support of [name of cause here]. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. Your assistance means so much to me but even more to [name of cause here]. Thank you from all of us.

Sincerely,

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Dear Karen and Mike,

I so appreciate your contribution to the [name of cause here] fundraiser. You truly did a wonderful thing. Your generosity will directly benefit [ x ] and their families.

If you ever need me to help with a charitable cause of your own, please let me return the favor. Again, thanks so much for all you've done for [name of cause here].

Sincerely,

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Dear Marcy and Steve,

Thank you for your very kind donation, which we received today. Your generosity will make an immediate difference in the lives of [name of cause here]. The funds raised will go toward [ x ], [ y ], and [ z ]. You are making a difference!

Thanks again for your kindness,

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Donation for Raffle

Dear Mr. Pritchard,

We would like to thank you and your company for the generous gift to our fund raiser. Our raffle was a huge success, and that raffle would not have been possible without your help. The raffle funds will be used to [ xyz ], so you are truly making a difference in people's lives. Thank you on behalf of [name of cause], and thank you from our group in particular.

Respectfully,

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Donation Thank You for Clothes

Dear [Church member],

We can't thank you enough for your recent clothing donation. People take undergarments for granted-- until you don't have any or they're uncomfortable! Please know how much you've helped our students and how much we all appreciate it.

Best regards,

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Dear [Friend],

I just had to tell you again how much I appreciate the clothes. It's all great stuff and I know [child's name] will look adorable in them and get lots of use out of them.

Thank you for being so generous and thoughtful!

Love,

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Donating Food

Dear [Company],

We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the food you gave us. Our company retreat was a big success, partly due to the delicious meal you enabled us to provide.

From the bottom of our hearts (and stomachs), thank you for your generosity!

Sincerely,

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Donating Trip

Dear [Foundation],

Thanks so much for sponsoring the Australia trip. We are very grateful and appreciate all the work you put into setting up the accomodations, flights, meals, and more. You even took care of the theme park entrance fees. We were set from the moment we step out our door!

It's going to be the most memorable experience of my daughter's life. Thank you for making her wish come true.

Sincerely,

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Donating Time

Dear Friends,

I wanted to let you all know how much I appreciated your time in the garden the other day. You all did a fantastic job; the garden is beautiful and I know [Friend's Name] would be honored.

I once read that "No two gardens are the same. No two days are the same in one garden." Similarly, you have helped create a place that is as unique as [Friend's Name] and will continue to be a source of life and delight as she/he was. Thank you so much for your presence, thoughts, and actions. We will all think of [Friend's Name] fondly and often, especially when we visit this wonderful place.

Best wishes,

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Money Donation from Co-workers

Dear Friends,

I can't begin to express what your gift means to me and my family. The money is most definitely helpful and will go to extremely good use, there's no doubt about that. But more than the monetary value, I so greatly appreciate the thought behind the gift. Illness is a burden but your actions have really lightened the load. For that especially, I thank you.

This time has been difficult for us, but knowing we have the support of people like you certainly helps. Please know I won't forget your kind gesture. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,

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