The Main Difference Between "Thank You Everyone" vs "Thank You All"
Generally, you can use "thank you everyone" and "thank you all" interchangeably. Both phrases convey your gratitude and appreciation to a group of people.
However, "thank you everyone" is more formal than "thank you all."
As a result, it’s more common to see "thank you everyone" used in formal situations, such as when speaking to a large audience. "Thank you all" might make more sense in informal situations, such as when speaking to friends or family members.
Another key difference is that "thank you everyone" works better as a standalone phrase, while "thank you all" is often used as part of a longer sentence, such as, "thank you all for being here today."
Let’s take a closer look at the differences between these two phrases.
When to Use "Thank You Everyone"
Also, "thank you everyone" is more often used as a standalone phrase than "thank you all." For example, you might hear, "thank you everyone" used as the last sentence when speaking to an audience.
Examples of "Thank You Everyone" Used in Sentences
Here are some examples of how to use "thank you everyone" in a sentence:
• Please silence your cell phones before the show begins. Thank you, everyone
• We couldn’t have pulled this off without the help of our donors. Thank you, everyone!
• Thank you, everyone! We appreciate your contributions to this project.
When to Use "Thank You All"
When you’re at a casual gathering with friends, such as a party, "thank you all" may be more appropriate. Using "thank you everyone" in this scenario could sound stiff or overly formal.
Also, "thank you all" is often used as part of a longer sentence, so it may be a more natural choice if you’re not using it as a standalone phrase.
For example, you might say, "thank you all" and follow it up with an explanation of what you’re thanking the group for.
Examples of "Thank You All" Used in Sentences
Here are some examples of how to use "thank you all" in a sentence:
• Thank you all for coming to my friend’s party.
• Thank you all so much for chipping in on this amazing gift!
• This is the best birthday of my life. Thank you all for being here!
Other Ways to Say "Thank You Everyone" or "Thank You All"
"Thank you everyone" and "thank you all" are not the only ways to express your gratitude to a group. Here are some other ways to say the same thing:
• Thanks everyone
• Thanks all
• Thank you all so much
• Thank you so much everyone
• A big thank you to everyone
Conclusion: Using "Thank You Everyone" or "Thank You All"
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Ultimately, these two phrases have such similar meanings that there’s no wrong answer here! You can use either phrase in any situation, even if some situations may be better suited to one or the other.
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Make the "thank you" timely
While nonprofit professionals have many demands on their time, timely "thank you’s" should be one of the priorities.
If donors don’t receive a "thank you" following their donation or receive it only 10 days later, they might feel unappreciated or get an impression that your organization isn’t professional. As a result, they might choose to donate their money elsewhere.
Make the "thank you" authentic and personal
Your donors don’t want to feel like you’re thanking them just out of courtesy or just because you have to. And they don’t want to feel like just a name or a number. When saying thank you, don’t forget about the human touch. Make your "thank you" as personal as you can, and make it authentic. Try your best not to send overly generic messages.
If you have a good nonprofit CRM, you’ll have data about every interaction you’ve had with each of your donors. Use that data to help you create a personalized "thank you" and add relevant details that will make your donors feel important.
Explain the impact
Pair the "thank you" with explaining the impact the donor’s gift had. Use simple and clear language to share with donors how their donation made a difference in the lives of your beneficiaries.
When demonstrating impact, storytelling will be your best friend. Instead of throwing a bunch of statistics at your donors (although those matter too), tell stories that highlight the "before and after" the donation. How did the life of the beneficiary look like before your organization’s intervention and how does it look like now? What was the situation/problem before and how does it look like now?
Celebrate the donor
Focus on the donor when speaking about the impact, and less so on your organization.
Donors should feel like the enablers of your work, because that’s exactly what they are.
A simple way to begin doing this is to use "you" and "your" in your communication instead of "we" or "I." Take a sample of 10 pieces of donor communications from the last 1-3 months and count how many times you use "I" or "we" and how many times you use "you" and "your". This will give you a good idea of where you stand. Then, try to replace as many of "I" and "we" with "you" and "your" as possible in future communications.
For example, instead of saying "Our organization saved 10 acres of land in Brazil this month", you could say, "Your donation helped save 10 acres of land in Brazil this month." Giving the donor credit is a powerful way to strengthen your relationship with them.
Thank frequently and regularly
Thank your donors on a continuous basis, not just after a donation.
If you’re worried about sending too many "thank you’s", don’t be. It’s better to err on the side of gratitude than potentially making your donors feel like you’re not grateful for their support.
Send a handwritten letter
There’s something special about handwritten notes in the digital era.
A handwritten note will really stand out in a mailbox, grabbing the attention of your supporters.
A thoughtful note can be sent out any time of the year and for any occasion:
• Right after a donation
• For your donor’s birthday
• For the New Year
• For your donor’s "giving-versary"
• Any other time of the year to let your donors know you’re thinking of them!
Anyone from your organization can write the note, and to go the extra mile — involve your beneficiaries! There will be nothing quite like it when your donors receive a handwritten note by someone their donation helped.
Depending on who your beneficiaries are, you can get extra creative with this. For example, if your nonprofit is an animal shelter, you can include "paw prints" in your handwritten letters!
Pro tip: The handwritten note can also come from the person your donors are most familiar with (like an employee or a volunteer), for a more personal touch.
Make the phone call
Phone calls, when done right, can be a great way to thank your donors for their contribution.
You can make the phone call following a donation, on a special holiday, at the end of the year, or at any other time of the year (surprising your donors)!
You can even organize a phone-a-thon, bringing together team members and volunteers to make phone calls and say "thank you" to your donors. You can even turn this into a regular event that you organize weekly or monthly.
Come up with a script your volunteers and team members can follow, but allow space for the calls to be spontaneous and unrehearsed. The calls shouldn’t feel like a mere formality, otherwise they will lose its power with donors.
Organize an office tour
Invite the donors to tour your offices. This can make your donors feel closer to your organization and make them feel more like they’re part of the team.
As part of the tour, you can organize a casual lunch or coffee with the team at the office. Let the space be informal and casual. As part of the visit, you can also show your donors what happens behind the scenes of making your programs happen.
Naturally, it’s not possible to organize this for all of your donors, so you can organize it for the top tiers. As a way to involve other tiers, you could, for example, organize a virtual tour of your office.
Highlight donors on social media and website
Finally, you can also appreciate your top donors in your annual report.
Send small gifts
Small and thoughtful gifts can make a big difference.
You can also send your donors electronic gift cards. And these don’t have to be super expensive (e.g. you can send a gift card for a cup of coffee).
Bonus points for handmade gifts by those you serve (if relevant)!
Pro tip: Gifts are a touchy subject in the nonprofit world because some believe them to be taking away from the money that could be spent directly on programs. If you’re sending gifts like tote bags or coffee mugs, explain to your donors that the publicity you get by them using these gifts contributes to more donations!
Send a welcome package
First impressions matter. For many donors, how their gift is acknowledged has a direct effect on if, when, and how they donate again.
To really start off the relationship with your donors on the right foot, consider sending them a welcome package. Now, a physical package might not be feasible for all organizations — but every organization can make an effort to welcome their donors once they become a supporter.
It’s important that a welcome package, if you’re sending it, is sent right after the first donation is made, acknowledging your donor’s gift and creating a positive donation experience for them.
Try to personalize the welcome package as much as possible, referencing the project, program, or community that the donation is supporting. Include a simple call to action, such as inviting the donor to tell a friend about your organization.
Pro tip: Keep your donation receipts separate from your "thank you" letters and welcome packages. You can still add a "thank you" to your donation receipt, but you should also send a separate "thank you" letter or a welcome package.
Send birthday/anniversary cards
Pay special attention to the big milestones: birthdays, weddings, promotions, anniversaries and honor your donors on these special days.
This communicates to your donors you care about them and pay attention. And if this seems cumbersome or downright impossible, you might not be managing your data well.
With a well-organized donor database, such a process won’t be overwhelming. If you don’t have one, now is the time to start investing in a good donor management system that will enable you to communicate with your donors in a timely, authentic, and meaningful way.
Send a "thank you" video
Of course, depending on the size of your nonprofit, it’s probably not realistic to create a video for every
Meet the team
Here’s a short and sweet, yet effective idea to say "thank you" to your donors!
Whenever you can bring more authentic human connection to your relationship with donors, do so.
Organizing a get together where your donors can meet your team. This can be anything — from a fancy gala night to a coffee and tea gathering, a picnic, an informal lunch, and more.
What matters is that you organize the type of gathering your donors would enjoy, and that you make it all about the community!
Ask for input
Although this doesn’t seem like a "thank you", it really is! Your donors will feel valued and appreciated when you ask for their opinion and acknowledge their input.
Send out a survey gauging your supporters’ opinions and suggestions, and once you receive them, don’t forget to somehow act upon them.
You can also organize an open discussion and invite your major donors to contribute their opinions and/or ask any questions they might have about your work.
If your major donors aren’t in the same geographic area, you can organize the discussion on Zoom. You can even open one Board meeting per year for your major donors to attend. This will give them a larger perspective on your operations and make them feel valued and appreciated.
"Come-Along"
A great way to thank your donors and show them the impact their donations are having is to invite them to come along to one of your program locations.
Remember, people give to people, not organizations.
Let your donors meet your beneficiaries. Take them to that animal shelter, that forest reserve, or that school. Let them experience first hand the problem you’re trying to solve. Discuss your successes and challenges with them. Introduce them to everyone as a friend, as a member of your team. This is how you create life-long supporters!
Let your donors see the reality of your program locations, you don’t need to change them up for their arrival. The more authentic, the better.
Pro tip: If you can’t do a physical tour of the location, invite your donors to a virtual tour.
Donor appreciation wall
Social media appreciation posts and website highlights are wonderful ways to appreciate your donors, but there’s another way to thank your donors!
Create a donor appreciation wall at a physical location, such as your office (or school, hospital, museum etc.)
These can be engraved bricks, donor appreciation trees, pavestones, or any other host of creative ways to have your donors’ names visible.
Host a donor appreciation event
Organize an event for the sole purpose of recognizing and acknowledging your donors.
This can be as formal or as informal as you like, and as big or as small as you like, but organizing an event to celebrate the support of your donors can do wonders for your relationship with your donors.
Make sure you don’t ask for more donations during this event, but simply demonstrate gratitude for your donors' continued support and all it helps you achieve.
"Inside access"
Another creative way to thank your donors is to offer them "inside access" to your nonprofit’s activities. What that inside access will look like will depend on what you do.
For example, if you’re a theatre, you can send your donors a recording of a virtual performance done just for them. An art gallery could offer its donors early access to an exhibition. And most nonprofits can invite donors a chance to a virtual talk by an expert in a theme related to their work.
Annual donor awards
Here’s a creative idea for thanking your donors with lots of potential! Every year, maybe at the end of the year, give your donors awards.
You can give more classic awards such as "Donor of the Year" or "New Donor of the Year" or think of more creative names that relate to your nonprofit’s mission. For example, if you’re a wildlife conservatory, you might name the awards "The Elephant Award" or "The Tiger Award" and then describe these awards with a sentence or two.
You can pair the award with a plaque or a trophy, but it also doesn’t have to be expensive if you don’t have the budget.
You can hold an awards ceremony or send awards via mail.
Ready to make your donors feel like heroes?
There’s a lot that goes into successful fundraising, but most would agree good donor relationships are at the center of it.
Using any one or a combination of these ideas will lead to better relationships with your nonprofit community and will help you go above and beyond to express gratitude to your donors.
Donors want to feel seen, valued, appreciated and acknowledged. And they want to feel like their gifts are making a difference to the mission they care about.
The key lies in making your donors feel like more than just wallets. It’s crucial to make your donors feel like the heroes of your organization, like part of the team.
Saying "thank you" to your donors frequently and consistently strengthens your relationship with them and provides everyone involved the energy and the drive needed to continue working together toward your common vision.
A part of a good donor experience is the donation process itself. If the donation process is slow, difficult, or confusing, your donors might get frustrated or even quit before completing the process.
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