Thanking Donors
Going the extra mile by sending your donors a personalized thank you message is a great way to show them how much you value their support.
Sample Thank You Cards
Subject: Thank You for Making Sarah Lawrence Giving Day a Huge Success!
[Salutation],
Thank you so much for your generous gift of $[x]. Your contribution fuels the bold thinkers, creative minds, and dedicated educators who make Sarah Lawrence extraordinary.
None of this could happen without you!
[Signature]
Subject: Looking to the Future
[Salutation],
Because of your generous gift of $[x] during Sarah Lawrence Giving Day we can fuel the bold thinkers, creative minds, and dedicated educators who make Sarah Lawrence extraordinary.
Thank you again for all that you do! The Sarah Lawrence community would not be the same without you.
[Signature]
Sample Thank You Calls
A personal phone call is one of the most effective ways to show timely and genuine appreciation after Sarah Lawrence Giving Day.
What to Say
“Hi [Donor Name]! This is [Caller Name], and I just called to say how much we appreciate your recent gift to support us during Sarah Lawrence Giving Day!”
If you reach someone’s voicemail, you will want to leave a message and, for that, you should consider a slightly more detailed approach:
“Hi [Donor Name]! This is [Caller Name]. I’m just calling to thank you for the donation you made during Sarah Lawrence Giving Day. Your generous donation will truly make a difference and I wanted to tell you personally how much we appreciate it.”