The key to using Recognition as a vehicle to honor donors is to plan and execute the design as early in your campaign as possible. If your campaign is already complete then your options are obviously limited. However, early on in the process recognition becomes more of a marketing instrument than a thank you and, when used in conjunction with your fundraising efforts, gives your volunteers a much needed advantage in discussing, with donors, investments in your not-for-profit.
The best approach is to utilize the concept design for your campaign by mounting and placing it on a wall or easel and also distributing smaller copies to the fundraiser, along with sample recognition pieces. This allows you to promote recognition and get everyone motivated during the asking process.
Education and planning are a large part of a successful Donor Recognition campaign. RecognitionArt believes in this and we try diligently to educate and promote this mentality with our customers.
We have created numerous tools to make sure the time invested in your campaign planning and approach is not wasted. Our informative booklet, Donor Details©, is packed with very useful information on all facets of recognition, and our confidential organizational questionnaire, RecognitionMap©, will help put your preplanning efforts in a new perspective.
Remember, we are here to help you and want your campaign to succeed. Our web site and tools are available to assist not only the rookie but the seasoned fundraiser as well. As unique as the approaches to donor recognition and fundraising can be, there is always something to learn and we want to be a part of that learning process. We look forward to working with you.