Thanking Donors
“I really enjoy getting feedback from teachers. It makes it worthwhile to know that they got the donation. That’s really a big deal.” – Andy, donor
A sincere thank-you note makes donors feel appreciated and helps them want to donate again. Here’s some guidance on how to write a stellar thank-you.
Step 1: Thank Your Donor in the Teacher Dashboard
When you log in to the AdoptAClassroom.org Teacher Dashboard after receiving a donation, you’ll get a pop-up asking you to write a brief thank-you message to your donor. This must be completed before you can spend your donation.
Example Thank-You Message:
“Thanks for adopting my class, Leah! I’m planning on adding some fidget toys and sensory items to my classroom’s calm-down corner. It’s my students’ favorite space thanks to donors like you.”
Step 2: Post Updates on Your Classroom Page
Let your donors know what you’ve done with their gift.
We recommend using the “Updates” section of your classroom page to share photos and let folks know how their gifts have helped your students. This is a great time to mention what you still need, too!
For help using the “Updates” section, read our step-by-step guide.
Here are a few examples from other teachers of what an informative, engaging update to a classroom page can look like:
Advice on Thank-You/Impact/Donor Reports
If you’ve received a Spotlight Fund grant or a donation from one of our corporate partners, we may email you requesting that you submit materials in a Thank-You Report. Read more about Thank-You Reports for donors in this blog post.