Giving Day Donor Stewardship
Saying “thank you” is fundamental to retaining, stewarding, and growing your nonprofit organization’s donors. Use the sample stewardship emails and social media content below to craft meaningful messages that inspire continued support and deepen connections with your giving day donors.
Sample Emails
Stewardship Email #1: Thank You; Campaign Results
Suggested Timeframe to Send: Within 1 week after Give BIG Green Bay
Subject: We can’t thank you enough for your generosity!
[Salutation],
We are still in awe of the generosity shown to [Organization Name] during Give BIG Green Bay. On Feb 19-20 our organization took part in our local Day of Giving to connect with our community of supporters.
Because of donors like you, we were able to raise [Dollars Raised] to further our mission of [Organization’s Mission]. Each gift made today will play a critical role in allowing us to serve our community and create a larger impact.
We look forward to the future of [Organization Name] with great anticipation as we use funds raised during Give BIG Green Bay to [Include a quick message including any upcoming projects or how your organization plans to use funds that were raised during the Giving Day.]
Your relationship with [Organization Name] is important to us and we want to share news and updates with you.
Stay connected by [subscribing to our newsletter], and following us on our social media channels.
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We look forward to engaging with you throughout the year and offering ways for you to stay involved with our cause.
“[Include a quote from a leader at your organization about your experience taking part in Give BIG Green Bay]"
With Gratitude,
[Name]
P.S. Your gift receipt was automatically sent to your email from notifications@givegab.com. If you need a copy of your receipt please reach out to [Insert your organization’s support email] for assistance.
Stewardship Email #2: Continued Engagement
Suggested Timeframe to Send: 1-3 months after Give BIG Green Bay
Subject: Your Generosity is Making a BIG Difference
Dear [Donor's Name],
Thank you for being part of Give BIG Green Bay! Your support means so much to [Organization name/Community served] and is already making an impact.
Because of your generosity, [specific impact—e.g., "more children will have access to nutritious meals"]. Together, we’re creating lasting change.
But the work doesn’t stop here! Here are 3 ways you can continue making a difference:
Thank you for believing in the power of community and for choosing to make a difference. We’re excited to share updates on the incredible outcomes your generosity is making possible.
With Gratitude,
[Name, Title, Organization, Contact]
Your support means everything to us! If you have any questions or want to learn more about your gift’s impact, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sample Social Media Posts
Access results and thank you graphics from the downloads page here.
All posts are written to meet a 280 character count limit but please customize to fit your needs.
- Your generosity for Give BIG Green Bay was momentous! Thank you for donating, sharing, engaging, and making [community name] a better place! #givebiggb
- Thanks to YOU, Give BIG Green Bay was a huge success! Together, we raised [total amount] for [cause]. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in [community name]. We are so grateful for your support!#givebiggb
- A heartfelt thank you to the [# of donors] generous supporters who made #givebiggb a success! Your contributions are helping us make a BIG difference for [cause area]. We are so grateful for each of you! #ThankYou"
- Because of supporters like you, Give BIG Green Bay was successful at raising awareness and donations for important causes throughout [community name] - Thank you!
- We are so grateful for our generous supporters who gave during #givebiggb. Each gift made during this campaign will allow us to further our mission of {organization's mission}. Thank you to all who took part in this day with us!
- We have seen firsthand the amazing things that can happen when our community comes together to give back! We are thankful for the support that {organization name} has received during #givebiggb and look forward to sharing our stories of impact.
Need More Help?
Explore additional tips for planning and executing a long-term Donor Stewardship strategy here.