FREE CHECKLIST
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FREE CHECKLIST ☆
Continue to Delight Your Guests
Your event may be over, but your most important fundraising work is just beginning.
Donor gratitude is the single strongest predictor of repeat giving, long-term loyalty, and deeper mission engagement.
This checklist walks you through exactly what to do after your gala to nurture donor relationships and turn one great night into year-round impact.
Download the full checklist to strengthen donor relationships, spark deeper generosity, and set your next gala up for even greater success.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
✔ Within 48 Hours
Quick, high-impact gratitude: handwritten notes from board members, tax letters, thank-you email, and social media highlights.
✔ Within 1 Week
Personalized handwritten notes to key donors from your development team.
✔ 30–45 Days Post-Event
Sponsor appreciation gathering, thank-yous to auction item winners and donors, and optional “thank-a-thon” with your board.
✔ 60–90 Days Post-Event
Meaningful follow-up with top donors—tours, coffees, volunteer invites—and guidance for hosting a Reception of Gratitude with no fundraising attached.
✔ 90–100 Days Post-Event
How to create a mission-centered impact report with metrics, photos, and full sponsor recognition.
Download the full checklist to strengthen donor relationships, spark deeper generosity, and set your next gala up for even greater success.
Download the full checklist to strengthen donor relationships, spark deeper generosity, and set your next gala up for even greater success.
