What do you write in a thank you card?

Unfortunately, your stack of thank you cards aren't going to write themselves. Even writing just one thank you note can feel daunting. Below are some methods to express your gratitude.

Do:

• Be specific about who you're thanking. Use individual names on individual cards. Remember, even groups are made up of individuals that deserve to be acknowledged for their participation. A card sent to only one individual in a group gift may not be received well by the other supporters.
• Writing a group thanks? If it's from a very large group, will it likely be displayed in a common area? Like a bulletin board? Perhaps this is an exception to naming each individual and something more like "Team NICU" would be more fitting.
• Make sure to say what you're thanking them for. Is it a specific gift? Monetary support? Emotional or mental support? An act of kindness? Be specific.
• Talk about the impact the gift made. "Thanks for the gift card! We finally got out on that date night we've been talking about." Or "Thank you for always being kind. It has really helped me feel welcome here."
• You can end with expressing your gratitude again or some sort of statement about the value or their support in your life or relationship together.

Don't:

• Don't make complaints about the quality or quantity of the gift. Even if you're dissatisfied with it, this isn't the place to talk about it.
• Avoid being over-the-top. People can sense disingenuousness. Too much flattery (or unjustified with the level of the support/gift) can come across as fake or insincere.

So, it might sounds something like:

Dear Katy,

Thank you so much for staying after practice and giving James some more reps. We've noticed his confidence really improving with that individualized coaching. Looking forward to a great season,

Sam