Power of Timing & Thanks

As we were closing our fiscal year, I received a letter asking for a donation to an educational foundation within our profession.

Great timing!

I authorized a donation to the foundation.

This week, I received a phone call from Sally at the foundation. She was calling to say thanks for the generous donation. She said a formal thank you letter would follow but she just wanted to thank me for the generous donation.

The power of thanks.

Next year, I'll put a donation to that foundation into the budget.


So, as you look at your plans for 2010, have you thought about the timing of your annual giving campaign?

And, more importantly, what is your process for saying thanks?

Remember the power of a simple phone call!