Comments for GOM (Grumpy Old Man) http://charitybloggers.com/gom Just another Charitybloggers.com weblog Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:20:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Is tax being reclaimed? by Q Rius http://charitybloggers.com/gom/2007/11/02/is-tax-being-reclaimed/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Q Rius Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:20:09 +0000 http://www.charitybloggers.com/gom/2007/11/02/is-tax-being-reclaimed/#comment-2 This is an interesting perspective. I think that a thank you to someone who has donated is crucial. I suppose that if you've decided to give, you know where it's going, but I've always seen the thank you as a way of recognising this support. (it tends to be a simple letter sent second class the same day). I do like the idea of a tick box, but I think it's something I'd prefer for someone that has already donated not for a first donation. I know it's not about what *I* prefer, but what *you* prefer but not sending a thank you letter seems remiss As for the gift aid - I've recently started letting people know whether or not I have a gift aid on file for them, and it wasn't *that* complicated to set up, all charities should get better at this! Q Rius "Industry Professional" (- fundraiser) This is an interesting perspective. I think that a thank you to someone who has donated is crucial. I suppose that if you’ve decided to give, you know where it’s going, but I’ve always seen the thank you as a way of recognising this support. (it tends to be a simple letter sent second class the same day).

I do like the idea of a tick box, but I think it’s something I’d prefer for someone that has already donated not for a first donation. I know it’s not about what *I* prefer, but what *you* prefer but not sending a thank you letter seems remiss

As for the gift aid – I’ve recently started letting people know whether or not I have a gift aid on file for them, and it wasn’t *that* complicated to set up, all charities should get better at this!

Q Rius “Industry Professional” (- fundraiser)

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