Archive for the ‘donor walls’ Category
Context and Bronze Plaques
People are the same everywhere. It’s only their context that changes. They like to be vigorous and studious at different times, they enjoy pleasure and being happy, they sympathize with their common man, more so depending on their shared context: religion, nationality, race. It’s interesting to see how differently context can affect people. Those who [...]
School Additions Need Donor Walls
I had recently accompanied a college friend of mine to lunch. We picked our favorite spot on the campus as our meeting location. In the past few years so much has changed. The campus is currently undergoing renovation. They have signs up all over the main plaza with pictures of the new building designs. The [...]
Engrave Donor Walls for School Wings or Libraries
You want to be remembered forever? Make a donation to a university somewhere so they can build a new wing on their campus. It’s a sure fire way to achieve immortality. Immortality in the sense that your name graces the halls forever. Donor walls in schools are always named after the greatest financial contributor. If [...]
Hospital Donor Walls Mean A Lot
The last time I was visiting the hospital I couldn’t help but go through the names on the donor walls. Sure, I had no idea who any of these people were but I wanted to recognize the people who were responsible for funding the place that took care of my family. Without their generosity my [...]
Show Appreciation With Donor Walls
Great causes cannot be achieved by an individual. It takes the vision of the individual but a strength tenfold that. Add expenses, resources, and ingenuity and you get something quite spectacular. Sadly, in the end many of the hands it took to build a project are left unacknowledged. That’s just not right. Just about any [...]
Donor Plaques for Alumni
Your school is well respected and loved. It’s a rarity that students leave saying high school was the best years of their lives. Who says that anymore? But the alumni community is very close, often visiting old teachers and making donations to keep programs running. Your donors should be honored. After all, their presence when they [...]
Donor Walls Are Getting High Tech These Days
Have you heard about interactive donor walls? They’ve been showing up in various large locations, notably the St. Louis Holocaust Museum. They have touch screens that let you scroll through and see various donors. While a neat idea, there’s something to be said for actual bronze plaques. What if the interactive wall has a technical issue? People [...]
Donor Plaques: Recognition for Giving Back
Giving money isn’t always easy for a lot of people. Times are tough and spending a few dollars on a cause may not be something everyone can do. It’s even more special when people take the time to donate a large sum. Those people should be recognized for being such an integral part of whatever [...]
Donor Walls Commemorate Past and Lay Foundations For Future
Donor walls are a great way to express the help that donors give to your community or organization. The permanent feeling that a bronze plaque gives when attached to the wall symbolizes not only the strong relationship that the donor has with the community, but also gives a clear measure of appreciation for future donors. [...]
The Advantages of Showing Appreciation Through Donor Walls
Anyone who has run an organization that survives and functions on contributions is likely aware of the importance of thanking the donator. By treating your donators with gratefulness and appreciation, you are giving them something in return for something they expected nothing from. Not all people, but unquestionably a significant number, take a vast amount [...]
