W HY T HANK D ONORS ?
1.
Increase awareness of childhood cancer
2.
A donor who is appreciated is more likely to donate again.
3.
Show the donor how his/her money is making an impact in the lives of the Four Diamonds families
 Every THON donor is contributing to the fight to conquer pediatric cancer!
S IMPLE S TEPS TO E NSURE T HAT Y OUR D ONORS F EEL A PPRECIATED :
1.
Collect THONvelopes as they are returned to your organization members.
2.
Track online donations credited to your organization
3.
Record donor information:
 Name
 Address
 Donation amount
4.
Ensure that respective organization member writes thank you note to donor.
5.
Thank you notes should be sent to EVERY donor, regardless of amount!
G ENERAL T IPS F OR Y OUR T HANK Y OU L ETTER :
 Handwrite your note if possible
 Use THON stationary
 Sold at cost from the THON office (210 Hub ) or the THON store 10 cards for $3 or 20 cards for
$5
 Include photos and/or THON family updates
L OOKING T O S AVE M ONEY ?
 Phone calls and emails are inexpensive and effective ways of thanking
B E C REATIVE !
 If possible, include photos of your THON family and/or current THON experiences
 Add facts about childhood cancer
 Include your favorite inspirational quote or story
 Brainstorm your own ideas!
POST-THON IDEAS:
 Grab some copies of the Collegian the day after THON and give it to your donors… It does a great job explaining THON in pictures and words!
 Include your own photos from THON weekend
 Include a story from THON weekend

B ARE -B ONES S AMPLE T HANK YOU LETTER : P RE -THON W EEKEND E DITION
 It is really important that you add your own personal touches. Personalization is the KEY to making donors feel appreciated!
Dear____,
Hi ____! I hope everything is going well with you and the family! Thank you for your generous contribution to the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon! Since 1977, Dance MaraTHON has raised more than $78 million for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Collectively, donations to THON have the power to conquer childhood cancer. Your support is truly making a difference in the lives of countless families! Thanks again, ______! I can't wait to see you again over break. Tell the family I say hello!
For The Kids,
(Your name)
B ARE -B ONES S AMPLE T HANK YOU LETTER : P OST -THON W EEKEND E DITION
Dear____,
Hi ____! I hope everything is going well with you and the family! Thank you for your generous contribution to the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon! You have helped us raise $___________ for
The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Collectively, donations to THON have the power to conquer childhood cancer. Your support is truly making a difference in the lives of countless families! Thanks again, ______! I can't wait to see you again over break. Tell the family I say hello!
For The Kids,
(Your name)