From the other side, sometimes we do need a push.  After my Mother died
I donated some things to a museum, and I was really glad to get the
boxes out of my house.  But somehow I had a terrible time signing that
form and returning it.  I'm embarrassed to say that it took two letters
from the curator to get me to do it.


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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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