1. Thank them. Got Donors?

2. At a meeting Thank you! to the following donors who have contributed to the 2014-15 Campaign. As donors contribute add them to the growing list! This list can be displayed electronically or on a poster. Mr Dale C PearsonMr Justin KnappMr Kevin BlankemeierSystems Management & Balancing Inc Sage Engineering Associates LLPValidated Custom SolutionsMr William C BaileyMr Gregory Thomas Jernstrom

3. In a letter Saying ‘thank you’ is one of the most important steps in acquiring a gift. Past donors should always be thanked for their previous support AND for their continued support. Headquarters sends a thank you letter and 501(c)3 tax letter to all donors. But sending an extra thank you from the Chapter President or RP Chair is also a good way to let your donors know that their financial support is appreciated. February 26, 2015 Dear Joe, Thank you!! Your recent contribution to ASHRAE Research is greatly appreciated. As the RP Chair and a fellow member of the xxxxxxx Chapter, I wanted to personally thank you for your support. Not only will it help us meet our chapter RP goal this year, but you’re making an investment in our Region and the future of our industry. Your support and the support from thousands of members like you, is helping to fund more than $14million worth of research worldwide this year. Thanks again for all your support and I look forward to seeing you at the next xxxxxxxx Chapter Meeting. BOG member/ RP Chair PS. Your ‘official’ tax letter will be coming directly from ASHRAE Headquarters in Atlanta. Please contact Patricia Adelmann, RP Manager, if you don’t receive it. Her contact information is padelmann@ashrae.org or 404/636- 8400, ext. 1114.padelmann@ashrae.org

4. Chapter Website or Social Media

5. Thi Donors like to see their dollars at work! Let them know their donation will help the chapter reach goal and Research projects going on in your area. http://www.ashraerp.com/images/Displays Let donors know how your campaign is going with this fundraising thermometer. http://foofurple.com/thermometer/index.html

6. Donor Recognition Donor Recognition is more than stuff, its saying Thanks! Order DR items by October 31 st and present them at DR night held before December 31 st. Its important to thank donors promptly. Donors should also be thanked before being asked to contribute again.