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8 Great Ways to End Emails or Letters
Cultivation starts and ends with great communication. Goodbyes are just as important as hellos. So here are some great ways to end emails you send to donors:
1. [First name], I’m really counting on you!
2. [First name], when you look back on this moment, you’ll be so glad you [mission-oriented copy here].
3. [First name], this is your chance to make a huge impact on [mission-oriented copy here].
4. [First name], you may not know their names and they may not know yours, but your thoughtful generosity will help [mission-oriented copy here].
5. [First name], your investment in [mission-oriented copy here] will make a difference in their lives for generations to come.
6. [First name], your compassion will give our children and grandchildren [mission-oriented copy here].
7. [First name], with your help [beneficiaries] will be able to [mission-oriented copy here].
8. [First name], you will be so glad that you decided to help!
Whew! I typed furiously but that’s all I could get out in 10 minutes. What are your favorite ways to end your emails? Can you add to the list?
By the way, did you notice how many times I wrote “you” vs. “I”?
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Great tips Greg! The word “I” should be extricated from development writing. It’s all about the donor and the mission not the fundraiser or chief executive.
Right on Drew!!
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