31 Short Thank You Messages For the Donations

Showing appreciation and gratitude for a donation will build goodwill with the donor and perhaps lead to more donations in the future.

The example messages will give you some inspiration for your thank you note.

These samples are for when you desire to write a short note instead of a long thank you letter.

Tips for your Donation Message or Thank You Note:

  • Show the impact. If it makes sense for your situation, include a sentence about how you/your cause benefits from the donation. Many things can be donated: cars, money for various causes, cat surgery, scholarship money, medical expenses, etc. With sites like GoFundMe, the possibilities have become endless.
  • Write more. If a donation was made directly to you (not to an organization), you might want to opt for a full-length letter to express your gratitude and show how much the donation means to your life. You can explain your background and how you expect the donation will change your life.
  • Personalize. Whenever possible, address the donor by name instead of generic phrases like “Dear Friend.”
  • Donation Letters. Review the Wild Apricot donation thank you letters to see examples of full-length donation letters.

The wording for your note or letter will be different, depending on if you received a donation from someone or if you are thanking a donor that contributed to your organization.

Donation Thank You From Person-To-Person Template

Here is a template thank you donation message for when the donation was made personally to you. 

Dear [Person’s Name],

Thank you for contributing towards [whatever you needed money for]. Because of your generosity, I was able to [how the money helped you]. [One or more two sentences about the situation or something personal.]

Thanks Again,

[Your Name]

You can also read the thank you for the money note examples for more inspiration if the donation was a personal monetary gift.

Donation Thank You From an Organization Template

Here is a template that businesses, usually non-profits, can use to thank anyone that’s donated

Dear [Person’s Name],

Thank you for your donation to [Organization Name]. We appreciate you, and you help us make a difference with [the goal of the fundraiser/organization]. Because of your donation, we were able [what the organization accomplished].

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 555-555-5555.

Sincerely,

[Your Name and position]

Notes: In the examples below, replace the words in [brackets] with words that make sense for your situation. 

Very Short Thank You Messages For Donation

Here are some thank you for our donation messages to express gratitude and appreciate in a sentence of two. 

  1. Thank you for your generous donation. 
  2. You’re an amazing friend. Thank you for your Go Fund Me donation. 
  3. Thank you for supporting our cause. We thank you for the financial donation.
  4. Thank you for your contribution and support. We are able to help many thanks to donors like you. 
  5. We appreciate your generosity. Thank you for your donation. 
  6. Thank you for donating. Your generosity is much appreciated. 
  7. Thank you very much for your kind donation. 
  8. I am thankful for your money donation. I was able to use it for ______. 
  9. Thank you for donation. Your contribution will help many people. 
  10. Thank you for making a donation last week. We are grateful for your kindness.

Short Thank You Messages For Donation Made to a Person

These messages are examples of how to say thank you for the financial donation when the donation was for a person. 

#1 Thank you for donating to help cover the cost of my cat’s unexpected surgery. [Cat’s Name] feels like part of the family. I am happy to report that she did well and removed the tumor. She is expected to make a full recovery!

#2 I am grateful to receive your old car! I was in a bind when the transmission dropped out of my car. I will be able to get to and from work now. As you know, I am struggling to make ends meet, and this car is a true blessing.

#3 I appreciate your financial donation to my political campaign. Your contribution will help us reach more potential voters. I am grateful for your support.

#4 Thank you for helping me with my mounting medical expenses. The recovery from the accident has been long and expensive. Because of your donation, I should be able to have all the bills paid by the end of this year!

#5 This year has been interesting! The dogs I rescued are recovering and finally putting on some weight. Thank you for providing the dog food for them. I hope to find quality homes for them soon.

#6 We were surprised when Aunt [Name] passed away unexpectedly. We are grateful that you were able to cover the funeral expenses. Your financial support was a help to our family, as we were able to have a lovely service with lunch afterward at her church.

#7 My sisters and I are thankful for your support during the various fundraisers for our church mission trip. The small donations for Wednesday night dinners at church add up to a lot over the months. And we thank you for the check you mailed. The mission trip was wonderful, and we will tell you all about it the next time we see you.

#8 Thank you for donating your leftover paint to our center. We were able to give every room a fresh coat. The kids are enjoying the bright colors! We appreciate that you thought of us!

#9 I feel very blessed by your generosity. Paying my first and last month’s rent at the new apartment was very kind of you. I am excited to be close enough to walk to my job and will be working on paying off my debts and building savings. Thank you for helping me to get this apartment without incurring more debt.

#10 Thank you for contributing to my Go Fund Me campaign. Last month was very tough for me when I was out of work unexpectedly due to the car accident. Your friendship and support mean the world to me.

Short Thank You Messages For Donation Made to an Organization

These messages are examples of how a non-profit or other group can thank you for donations. 

#1 Thank you for your generous gift to our funding campaign for the new building. Your support will mean we can provide more low-cost pet services to the community. We also appreciate that you are a monthly donor. People like you make a difference for many cats and dogs!

#2 We are very grateful for your contribution to the [Description/Name] Scholarship fund. This scholarship is awarded to students that meet our criteria for [Goal of Scholarship]. Your generous donation will help two students with their first year of college tuition.

#3 Thank you for being one of our top donors at the annual fundraiser for [what the event was for]. Your care and concern for [organization goal] are above and beyond. With your continued commitment, we’ve been able to help [list who/what/how you are helping].

#4 Our fundraising goal was met this year. We are grateful to every donor. Your giving spirit makes a difference as we help provide clean water to those who need it. Also, we appreciate your help at the packing and loading events at the end of each quarter. Many hands make for light work.

#5 Thank you for being an ongoing monthly donor. Having monthly donations helps us with the budget as we can plan a bit better. This past year, we have provided used cars to three families and cover their auto insurance for one year.

#6 Thank you for your donation to [Organization]. We are blessed to have you as a donor and know that you care about [topic] as much as we do. This year, we have been able to help [list who you helped].

#7 Contributing to help us with our goal of [Organization purpose] is very much appreciated. Donations make it possible for us to [how you help others]. Thank you for being involved and supporting our goal to [whatever goal is].

#8 Thank you for attending our golfing fundraiser. We also want to recognize that your team, in total, raised $,$$$. This is a significant amount that will be used to [help others do this]. Your enthusiasm each year is contiguous.

#9 You are a rockstar! Your support of [Organization] is off the charts. Thank you for being a top donor again this month. Every $10 contribution allows us to feed two local families in need for a day. We look forward to seeing you at the annual summer get-together.

#10 Thank you for donating your bicycles to our program. As you know, bikes allow more people to have a way to get to their job. We have a young family that has also requested bikes for their children, which is where your old bikes will be going.

#11 Thank you for being a donor at our recent fundraiser. We received enough funds to be able to [what money allows your group to do]. We will share impact stories in our next letter, but we wanted to thank you immediately!

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Author: Heidi Bender

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Heidi Bender is a writer and author who founded Tons of Thanks. She aims to help people write thank-you notes by providing examples and tips. She is the author of She is the author of A Modern Guide to Writing Thank-You Notes.

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