{"id":378,"date":"2024-07-31T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T16:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golden2.wpenginepowered.com\/4-essentials-for-thanking-volunteers-after-a-fundraising-event\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:20:50","slug":"thanking-volunteers-after-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenvolunteer.com\/blog\/thanking-volunteers-after-events\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Essentials for Thanking Volunteers After a Fundraising Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteers are crucial to making fundraising events function. They not only help fill labor gaps for the event, but they\u2019re a big part in ensuring attendees have an amazing experience from the moment they arrive to when they depart for home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Effectively expressing gratitude to volunteers can greatly impact retention rates. In fact, showing your appreciation to your hardworking volunteers can <a href=\"\/six-effective-steps-to-prevent-volunteer-burnout\/?banner=off\" rel=\"noopener\">combat burnout<\/a> and cultivate a sustainable, long term relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You want your volunteers to feel valued and understand the important role they play in making your fundraising event a success. This guide will share four unique ideas for showing gratitude to volunteers after fundraising events that reinforce relationships and ensure they return to help in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Personalized Event Mementos<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You want your fundraising event to be memorable for everyone involved, including volunteers. Foster a deeper connection with your cause by creating a personalized memento from the event just for volunteers to help express your sincere thanks for their assistance in making it a success. It doesn\u2019t have to be costly or complicated, but make sure whatever you give volunteers is something that captures memories from the event.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">For example, let\u2019s say your nonprofit collaborated with a partner business to host a <a href=\"https:\/\/golfstatus.com\/golfforgood\/corporate-golf-events?utm_source=golden&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=thankingvolunteers\" rel=\"noopener\">charity corporate golf event<\/a> in which your nonprofit was the beneficiary and your organization recruited volunteers to help execute the event. You might thank volunteers with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Framed photos of each volunteer in action at the tournament or a group shot of all volunteers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Golf-related gear, such as tees, golf balls, golf towels, or other merchandise<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">A commemorative t-shirt or branded polo bearing the event\u2019s name<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Merchandise or gift cards from the partner business<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Framed pin flags bearing the partner business or your nonprofit\u2019s logo<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Thank you notes signed by event beneficiaries and\/or the planning team<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenvolunteer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20211025-SISDFoundationGolf-508-34-e1636036054674-1024x637.webp\" alt=\"20211025-SISDFoundationGolf-508-34-e1636036054674-1024x637\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteer Impact Report<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">A volunteer impact report helps volunteers understand the true impact they have had on your mission, which can inspire them to continue their support into the future. This type of report can be specific to the fundraising event you held, but can be aggregated to create a comprehensive volunteer report.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Continuing with our golf event example from above, a volunteer impact report would describe the outcomes of the tournament, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Dollars raised (gross and net)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Number of volunteers who participated<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The total number of volunteer hours donated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If the fundraising event has been held before, you might also detail the changes in the above metrics, showing the increasing number of dollars, volunteers, and volunteer hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s also a good idea to include specifics about what the money raised will enable your organization to do. Be as specific as possible! For instance, instead of a generic statement like \u201cThe money raised from the golf event will feed families,\u201d you should drill down to share tangible outcomes, such as \u201cThe money raised from the golf event will feed 50 local families of four for one month.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You might even take it a step further and highlight the parts of the event that were the most successful or profitable and give the volunteers who helped a special shout out. If the highest grossing contest and most talked about on-course activity at the golf tournament was a <a href=\"https:\/\/golfstatus.com\/golfforgood\/revenue-enhancers-hole-in-one-contests?utm_source=golden&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=thankingvolunteers\" rel=\"noopener\">hole-in-one contest<\/a>, be sure to mention the volunteers who ran the contest or served as witnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteer Loyalty Program<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Most of us are part of some type of loyalty program. Whether it\u2019s at your grocery store or favorite coffee shop, it feels nice to be rewarded for being loyal to a particular business. It works the same way for volunteers\u2014they work hard and give of their time for your organization and its mission, so finding ways to reward them for their loyalty is a great way to <a href=\"\/low-cost-volunteer-appreciation-gift-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">show appreciation<\/a> for their commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">One way to do this is to implement a point system that rewards volunteers based on how, when, and where they volunteer. It might look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">One hour of volunteering: 10 points<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bringing a friend to volunteer: 30 points<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteering for an event for the first time: 50 points<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteering for your fifth event: 300 points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Another option is to create tiers or levels of volunteers, based on the number of events or years they\u2019ve volunteered. For instance, Rookie Volunteers are just starting their volunteer journey with your nonprofit, while Diamond Volunteers have volunteered at more than 25 events.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">For either option, or any other type of volunteer program you create, you\u2019ll want to use your <a href=\"\/benefits-of-volunteer-management-software\/?banner=off\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteer management system<\/a> to track each volunteer\u2019s points so nothing slips through the cracks. Offer rewards of increasing value they can cash their points in for, such as branded merchandise, gift cards, or special experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteer Spotlights<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Whether you establish a page on your website, add a feature in your monthly newsletter, or create a volunteer wall in your nonprofit\u2019s offices, shining a spotlight on volunteers is another great way to show your appreciation and honor volunteers\u2019 contributions by helping at your fundraising events.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">An easy way to do this is to create a page on your website that\u2019s updated regularly and includes photos, a story or interview, or comments from the volunteer about why they choose to donate their time to your event and cause. This works well because your volunteers, donors, and constituents already likely visit your website frequently, making it a great place to <a href=\"\/improve-volunteer-communications\/\" rel=\"noopener\">communicate with<\/a> and honor them. Such a page can also directly support retention efforts by inspiring volunteers to sign up to help at additional events right on the spot. Add <a href=\"https:\/\/fiftyandfifty.org\/fundraising-ctas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">calls-to-action<\/a> that quickly and easily guide them to signup pages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Another option specific to your fundraising event is to add a Volunteer Spotlight on your event website. In the golf tournament example used earlier, you might describe a longtime volunteer, sharing the story of why they love to volunteer at the golf event on the tournament\u2019s website. Your tournament website should be specific to golf, attractive, and easy to navigate. <a href=\"https:\/\/golfstatus.com\/golf-tournament-website?utm_source=golden&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=thankingvolunteers\" rel=\"noopener\">GolfStatus<\/a> suggests looking for the the following features in a tournament website provider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Professional, sleek layout and design<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">User-friendly interface<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Online registration with secure payment processing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ability to customize the site with text, photos, and videos<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">External links to your nonprofit\u2019s website volunteer spotlight page<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Clickable buttons to other areas of the site<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Wrapping Up<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">It will likely take some time, trial, and error to perfect your volunteer appreciation efforts. You might start with a <a href=\"\/volunteering-survey-questions\/?banner=off\" rel=\"noopener\">survey of your volunteers<\/a> to solicit their feedback about their work with you. Ask what they liked, what they didn\u2019t, what you can do differently, and how they would prefer to be thanked.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be sure to engage in informal conversations with your volunteers before, during, and after your fundraising event to gather additional feedback to help you get new ideas that improve your volunteer program. Above all, be genuine in your thanks. After all, your events likely wouldn\u2019t happen or be as successful without your volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity medium-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">About GolfStatus<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Tap into Golf&#8217;s giving power. <a href=\"https:\/\/golfstatus.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">GolfStatus<\/a> is the leading event management platform for charity golf tournaments and fundraisers. Save time and raise more money with simple, powerful technology that engages the right donors and sponsors, streamlines tournament management, and drives impact.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As important contributors to your operations, volunteers deserve your appreciation. 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