
End-of Year Fundraising Kits
For
Small Nonprofits
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A plug-and-play system to help you raise money by December 31 this year-without scrambling or guesswork
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Created by Debra T. Day,
President of D.R. Day Consulting, with 30+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience

This system is designed for:
Small nonprofits with limited staff and resources.
Organizations that feel "behind" on year-end fundraising.
Leaders and staff who want clear, simple, proven templates to reach out to current and potential new donors

Your End-of Year Fundraising Tool Kit Includes:
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Your kit includes everything you need to launch a simple, strategic year-end appeal:​​
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Year-End Appeal Email Template
A plug-and-play email you can customize for your nonprofit and send to your list in minutes.Donor Thank-You Letter Template
Warm, donor-centered language you can adapt for email or print letters to acknowledge gifts quickly and meaningfully.30-Day Communication Calendar
A simple timeline that shows you what to send, when to send it, and how often—without overwhelming your donors.Board & Leadership Talking Points Script
A short script leaders can use to confidently talk about your year-end giving opportunity with donors, sponsors, and friends of the organization.Step-by-Step “How to Use This Kit” Guide
Written in plain language—no jargon—so you and your team know exactly how to implement each piece.Bonus: Quick Donation Page Checklist
A simple checklist to make sure your donation page doesn’t accidentally turn donors away at the last step.​
The goal: To help you send stronger appeals quickly, so you can spend less time wordsmithing and more time connecting with donors.

