How To: Plan a Donor Recognition Display

How to Plan a Donor Recognition Display

Learn about planning a donor recognition display with Helen Arnold, a veteran in consulting for non-profit organization planning and fundraising. From budgeting and placement, to donor display design ideas, Helen is a wealth of information. She shares her knowledge to help make your next donor recognition display more unique and meaningful.

Each donor recognition display should be designed and planned with the unique space and donor base in mind. As an example, learn about the process of the creation of the donor wall for the Boys and Girls Club and Child Resource and Referral of Rochester Minnesota.

Early discussions included space allocation and custom wall colors to confirm that donor recognition was not an afterthought, but a part of the building project. The result is a display that represents the client branding, greets visitor and honors the many donations. The 8 foot donor wall is a custom design to visually combine the goal of both places. In fact it is reflected in the amazing photos and changeable naming panels.  With the bright, vibrant colors and happy children it is a visual reflection of the mission and vision of the new facility. Different giving levels are arranged by the size of the names on different panels. The panels can be changed in the Rail Wall, making it easy for donor panel updates and the addition of many new donations.

This wall created for the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester MN is one of countless options for the design of a donor recognition wall. As mentioned in the video, each display takes lots of planning. Make sure to think about the display fitting into your space, be sure that it will fit your budget, and don’t make the donor wall look like an afterthought. Donor displays are meant to help recognize those that have helped your community so deeply, and be a resource to help generate more donations. Do not rush the process, make sure it is done right.

Watch the video above to learn about how to plan a donor wall. Visit our YouTube channel to watch more of our project videos, or contact us today to discuss your own custom donor wall project.