đ Gratitude in Fundraising: How Thanking Donors Builds Loyalty
- Winning Strategy Group

- Oct 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 26
In fundraising, the words âthank youâ are far more powerful than âplease give.â
Gratitude isnât just good mannersâitâs good strategy. Donors who feel appreciated give more often, give larger gifts, and stay engaged longer. Yet too many organizations spend 95% of their energy on the ask and almost none on the thank you.
At Winning Strategy Group, weâve seen how powerful donor appreciation can be. When gratitude becomes part of your year-round communicationânot just a post-donation afterthoughtâit transforms your fundraising results.
Hereâs how to make gratitude your competitive advantage.



