Joshua:

We often have this problem too, even though we also include a SASE.  I just
send another copy of the letter, deed of gift and another envelope for the
unreturned deeds of gift when it's time to send out the new deeds of gift
from our most recent quarterly Collections Committee meeting.  This system
works for us, since it ensures that a letter is sent at least every three
months.  If I haven't received back the deed of gift after the first two
letter, then I get on the horn and talk to the donor.  Sometimes they just
need a little push to but the signed form back in the mail.

Amanda Dyer
Curator
Bell County Museum

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Subject: Returning Deed of Gifts


I sometimes have a hard time of donors returning Deed of Gifts.  I
include a self addressed, stamped envelope, but that doesn't seem to be
enough.

Would appreciate any advice on the matter, or a link to previous
discussions.

Regards,

Joshua K. Blay

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