Donor retention
87%
Recurring givers
Nonprofits & Community Foundations
Mission-first stewardship that sounds like the people you serve
Thank donors, volunteers and community partners with handwritten updates instead of mass emails.
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The challenges Nonprofits & Community Foundations face, and how Letterly solves them
Every industry has unique pain points when it comes to client communication. Here's what's holdingnonprofits & community foundations teams back, and exactly how Letterly addresses each challenge with human-first solutions that drive real results.
What's holding teams back
1
Automated newsletters feel impersonal to major donors.
2
Program staff do not have time to craft thoughtful updates.
3
Volunteers want proof their effort mattered immediately.
How Letterly helps
Program teams log success metrics, photos and quotes right into Letterly templates.
Each microsite pairs handwritten notes with short videos or voice messages from the field.
Localized prompts help you reference neighborhoods, schools, or shelters by name.
Proof that this works for Nonprofits & Community Foundations
Real data from teams in your industry using Letterly to transform client relationships. Share these stats with stakeholders to show the measurable impact of handwritten communication.
Volunteer re-engagement
+42%
After personalized recaps
Average gift lift
+18%
Major donor tier
Ready-to-run campaigns and your path to value
Get started with proven campaign ideas that work in your industry, and see exactly when you'll start seeing results with Letterly.
Campaign ideas
71% click-to-open
Impact 72
Send a heartfelt update within 72 hours of an event or deployment.
Ready to launch
Donations +23%
Neighborhood Spotlight
Highlight a single block, school, or shelter each month.
Ready to launch
5 new board candidates
Board Gratitude Loop
Board members handwritten intros become microsites for leadership prospects.
Ready to launch
Timeline for value
Phase 1
Event or program day
Collect quotes, photos and quick win metrics.
Synced via Airtable
Phase 2
Day 3 gratitude
Send a Letterly page with handwritten note + video link.
Avg. 5 min on page
Phase 3
Day 30 impact pulse
Share longer-form outcomes with donors by cohort.
18% upgrade rate
Phase 4
Quarterly stewardship
Pair with invites to site visits or salons.
12% major gift pipeline
Credibility
Why Nonprofits & Community Foundations teams pick Letterly
Regional food banks, climate orgs and education nonprofits rely on Letterly to keep supporters invested between campaigns.
