Thank-you messages for contributions and gifts
A good thank-you is personal, specific and on time. These examples work on WhatsApp, in a card or read out at the event. Change the names and details to make them yours.
- Free to start. Zanja keeps 5% of each donation and nothing else.
- Supporters give with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha, Visa and Mastercard.
- Cash out to mobile money or a Zambian bank account (minimum K50).
Funeral contributions
“Dear [name], on behalf of the Banda family, thank you for your contribution and for standing with us during the loss of our father. Your support helped us give him a dignified send-off. We are truly grateful.”
To a group: “The family wishes to thank everyone who contributed, visited and prayed with us. Every contribution was received and used for the funeral. May God bless you all.”
Kitchen party and wedding gifts
“Thank you so much for the beautiful pots! Every time I cook in my new kitchen I'll think of you. Thank you for celebrating with me.”
“Dear [name], thank you for giving towards our fridge. Joseph and I are so grateful for your love and support as we start our home together.”
Medical support
“Thank you for helping with Chanda's operation. The surgery went well and he is recovering at home. We couldn't have done it without you.”
School fees
“Thank you for helping me pay my fees this year. I've registered for my second year and I'll share my results at the end of the term. I won't let you down.”
Make thank-yous easy
- Keep a list of who gave what as contributions come in. On Zanja you can download it from your dashboard, including who promised to bring a gift on a wish list.
- Thank people within a week, and send a group update when the money has been used.
- Mention the specific gift or what the money did. It shows you noticed.
- If someone gave anonymously, thank everyone in a group message so they are included.
Open fundraisers you can support
Lusaka
End drug abuse in kaunda square stage 1, kaunda square welfare programs
For Kaunda square
K65 raised of K2,000,000
10 donations · ends 15 Jan
Lusaka
HELP A BROTHER OUT
K150 raised of K1,500
2 donations
Copperbelt
Help my family, my father is too old for work and my mother just had surgery and we are having financial challenges
K5 raised of K5,000
1 donation
Lusaka
Help Me Pursue My Education and Build a Better Future
K0 raised of K100,000
0 donations
Lusaka
RAISING OF SCHOOL FEES
K0 raised of K17,000
0 donations · ends 30 Dec
Lusaka
Help me pay rent
K0 raised of K2,000
0 donations · ends 12 Mar
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to thank people on WhatsApp instead of a card?
Yes. A personal WhatsApp message is normal and appreciated. For close family or large gifts, a call or a short visit means even more.
Should I say how much someone gave in a group thank-you?
No. Thank people by name if they are happy to be named, but keep amounts private.
