9 Great Gift Ideas for Donors to Non-Profits & Charity Organizations
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October 15, 2025
Do you run a non-profit or charity organization that depends on outside donations to exist? Then you know how important it is to retain your donors long-term. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, giving back to your generous donors effectively locks in their contributions for years to come.
We’ve compiled a list of nine of the most popular donor appreciation gifts out there. From throwing a thank-you gala to offering custom donor gifts, your supporters will know just how much they mean to your organization.
1. Host a Donor Appreciation Gala
Imagine an evening full of delicious cuisine and live music, surrounded by your greatest supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation gala is an ideal way to give back.
Not a party planner? No problem! Here are our top tips for throwing an unforgettable event:
- Hire an event planner or recruit your soiree-savvy staff to help you plan.
- Design custom banners or personalized backdrops for the gathering.
- Cover your tables with branded tablecloths and runners.
- Create a diverse menu of finger foods, such as charcuterie served on engraved cutting boards.
- Roll out custom party accessories for an extra special touch.
- Handout party souvenir bags loaded with logo giveaways.
2. Keep a Range of Unique Donor Appreciation Gifts on Hand
You never know when an existing or new sponsor might make a generous donation. Keeping a supply of unique donor appreciation gifts ready will prepare you for when they do. Consider these popular, one-of-a-kind gifts:
3. Say Thank You with a Self-Care Gift Basket
A custom gift set loaded with branded self-care products and accessories is a thoughtful way to express gratitude to your donors. Gift sets are also ideal for any budget. You can fill them with anything from a sound machine and Sleep In Kit to a Massage Gun and Luxury Leisure Mink Touch Robe. No matter what you decide, you’ll show your sponsors how much their support means to you.
4. Design Custom Apparel for Your Supporters
Offering your donors exclusive custom apparel can make them feel vital to your organization’s community. Plus, they’ll spread the word about your brand and potentially inspire other donors to give back.
Choose from a wide range of custom dress shirts and sweaters or high-quality T-shirts. Branded embroidered hoodies and sweatshirts are especially popular (not to mention comfortable).
5. Spoil Them with High-End Donor Gifts
No doubt your donors make monetary and service contributions at every level. Consider giving your long-term and top-tier patrons a custom upscale gift as a token of appreciation.
Choose from among the following must-have luxury gifts:
6. Show Your Appreciation with a Branded Gift Box for the Holidays
If you’re unsure how to give back to your donors, opt for a branded gift box during the Christmas season. For instance, your coffee-loving donors will love the Cozy Comfort Coffee Kit or the Hot-N-Cold Gift Set.
Consider the 3-Way Boozy Snacks Mailer Set or Napa Stemless Wine Tumbler Set for those wine and spirit-loving donors. For an extra special touch, add a bottle of top-shelf whiskey to the Whiskey Stone Gift Set or a case of premium beer to accompany the Pint Glass Thank You Set.
7. Stay on Budget with Affordable Donor Gifts
Giving back to your donors doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Water bottles and coffee tumblers go everywhere your donors go, spreading your message throughout the community. If you’re working with a budget, then consider these affordable, one-of-a-kind donor appreciation gifts:
8. Splash Your Message Across Classic & On-Trend Tote Bags
There’s a reason so many charities give tote bags as thank you gifts for donations. Even a nice tote bag is still an affordable option, and it comes with a large imprint area to telegraph your cause. Full-color printing brings your inspiring art and photographs to life while it makes your logo and message pop.
9. Encourage Future Donations with a Custom Donor Gift
You can inspire donors to continue giving to your cause in several ways. Offering them a custom donor appreciation gift is one of them. Presenting your supporters with a custom donor gift will show how much your organization values them, encouraging them to continue opening their wallets and/or devoting their time to your cause.
Browse through these custom donor appreciation gifts, sure to please everyone:
Ready to Give Back with Crestline’s Donor Appreciation Gifts?
Your donors give their time, money, and other resources to help your organization or event thrive. A simple way to celebrate their generous contributions is with the right donor gifts.
Give back a fraction of what they’ve given your organization with Crestline’s donor thank you gifts. Contact us today and discover how much more rewarding it is to give than to receive.
