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Donor Recognition & Fundraising Resources

Planning a successful donor recognition program involves more than simply choosing a display. Whether you are considering a donor recognition tree, designing a donor wall, or developing a fundraising campaign, the resources below can help you get started. Explore our donor recognition articles, fundraising tips, planning information, comparison tools and installation guides to help create a recognition program that works for your organization today and can continue to grow in the future.

Donor Recognition Planning

A well-planned donor recognition program should complement your facility, fit your available wall space and budget, recognize the appropriate number of donors and provide room for future growth. These resources can help you compare recognition options and think through the important decisions before selecting a donor tree or donor wall.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Donor Recognition Tree

Learn about donor tree size, number of leaves, location, materials, giving levels, expansion and other considerations that can help you select the right recognition tree for your organization.

Donor Walls: How to Showcase Your Appreciation

Explore important considerations when planning a donor recognition wall, including location, purpose, materials, budget, expansion, installation and long-term maintenance.

Explore Donor Recognition Walls

See expandable donor wall ideas designed to recognize contributors while creating an attractive display that can grow along with your fundraising or recognition program.

Fundraising Resources & Donor Giving Ideas

Donor recognition and fundraising naturally work together. A visible recognition program can acknowledge existing supporters while also helping prospective donors understand how their contributions will be remembered. The following articles offer ideas for communicating with donors, developing fundraising appeals and encouraging continued giving.

Fundraising Letters: Questions to Ask Before Asking for a Donation

Before writing a fundraising appeal, consider who you are contacting, why you are asking for support and exactly what action you want prospective donors to take.

How to Write a Fundraising Letter

Review practical ideas for developing a fundraising letter, communicating your organization's needs, asking for a specific contribution and encouraging donors to respond.

How to Increase the Size of Donor Gifts with Fundraising Letters

Learn approaches for structuring fundraising appeals and gift requests that may encourage supporters to consider higher levels of giving.

Examining the Ins and Outs of How Donors Give

Explore donor retention, donor relationships and some of the factors that influence whether supporters continue contributing to an organization.

Donor Tree Resources & Information

Donor trees are an attractive and expandable way to recognize contributors, memorial gifts and supporters of capital campaigns. If you are considering a donor tree, the resources below can help you compare styles, determine the appropriate size and capacity, understand available options and prepare for installation.

Donor Tree FAQ & Information Guide

Find answers to frequently asked questions about donor recognition trees, leaves, materials, personalization, ordering and other common planning questions.

Compare Donor Recognition Trees

Use our donor tree comparison chart to quickly compare available tree styles, sizes, configurations and approximate donor capacities when deciding which display best fits your program.

Donor Tree & Donor Wall Installation Guides

View installation videos and information designed to make mounting donor recognition trees, leaves and recognition displays easier.

Browse Donor Recognition Trees

Explore our complete selection of donor and memorial trees in a variety of styles, sizes, materials and expandable configurations for fundraising and recognition programs.

Need Help Planning Your Donor Recognition Program?

Every organization has different recognition goals, available space, fundraising objectives and budget considerations. If you are unsure where to begin, start with our Donor Tree Comparison Chart or browse our donor recognition trees and donor walls. Our team is also happy to answer questions and help you determine which recognition display best fits your organization's needs.

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