Including Donor address on In Honor of Gifts?

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Brian Davies
Brian Davies ✭
Tenth Anniversary Facilitator 1 Name Dropper Photogenic
in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT®: General Discussion
We are in the middle of a hot debate in our department: For the recipient of an In Honor gift we currently include the name and address of the donor. The idea is if a gift is made in honor of me and I want to write a thank you card to the donor I can do so without having to contact the development office. I have no stats on how often this happens, nor do I know how long this practice has been in place. A little background, most but not all of our donors are connected with our school and have access to everyone's mailing address through our secure directory, so for most people they can already get the donor address on their own.


Anyone else out there do this?
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  • shani traum
    shani traum ✭
    Ninth Anniversary Facilitator 2 Name Dropper May 2023 Monthly Challenge
    When we notify someone of donations made in their honor or in memory of a loved one, we let them know who made the gift as well as their mailing information.


    You're not alone!


    Shani
  • Nicole S
    Nicole S ✭
    Ancient Membership Facilitator 3 Name Dropper Photogenic
    I include it and I would continue to do so because even if they have access to it through a directory or other means I don't want them to have to hunt for it. Make it easier. I also know that I often have more current contact info on donor because they filled it out when then made a gift. Sometimes someone moves and people don't update their address book.
  • Jennifer Lange
    Jennifer Lange ✭
    Tenth Anniversary Facilitator 2 Photogenic
    In my ack letter to the DONOR I tell them I'm sending their address. And then I do share the name, address and any message.

     
  • Melissa Richard
    Melissa Richard ✭
    Tenth Anniversary Photogenic First Reply
    Same as above....we always include it. In a few rare instances, the donor has specifically said the gift is to be anonymous and we honor that request and state it as such in the letter to the honor receipient. Otherwise, I understand it to be common practice to include a mailing address of the donor.
  • Brian Davies
    Brian Davies ✭
    Tenth Anniversary Facilitator 1 Name Dropper Photogenic
    Thanks for all of your insights on the topic. Good info for moving forward.
  • Jacques Abatto
    Jacques Abatto ✭
    Ninth Anniversary First Reply
    I would recommend that you always include the donor contact information.
  • cindy hess
    cindy hess ✭
    Ninth Anniversary Photogenic First Reply
    We also include the donor's address for all Tribute gifts, unless the donor asks to remain anonymous, of course.

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