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If done right, offering a thank you gift or perk can increase donations by as much as 300%! It can also be extremely cost effective.

It’s basic human nature to love receiving presents. People love getting stuff! Sometimes offering something as basic as a t-shirt that costs you $10 (including shipping to your donor), can make the difference between a $20 donation or a $50 one. Think about it. Someone intends to donate $20, but sees you’re giving away a special t-shirt with a donation of $50 or more and voila, you just netted an extra $20! In essence, instead of getting a $20 donation, you’re really getting a $40 one. 100% increase! Public television has successfully applied this technique for years.

You can/should offer multiple levels or tiers of gifts, based on the size of a donation. For example:

You get the idea…

GivingGrid makes offering thank you gifts so easy. Simply click on the “Thank You Gifts” tab in your settings. This feature is only available on Standard GivingGrids.