Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away. You have limited time to make those most important to you feel extra special on this big day.

No, we’re not talking about your spouse, your crush, or your grandmother.
We’re talking about those even MORE special to you. Your donors!

Here’s the deal:

• In your personal life: You have nothing to worry about. You still have plenty of time to make that dinner reservation and snag your sweetheart a card and box of chocolates before the big day. 
• But, in your professional life: It’s time to start thinking creatively about how to make your donors feel extra special this Valentine’s Day

But don’t worry. We know you’re busy with grant deliverables, programs to run, and funds to raise. So we’re going to make it REALLY easy for you.

Check out our “Make Your Donors Your Valentines” Canva templates all ready for your video, photo and logo additions:

If you are a MemoryFox Storyteller, then integrate your account with Canva to ensure the process is streamlined. Now, let’s use those templates! Here are three ways to make your donors your valentines this Valentine’s Day:

1. Video Message From Your Staff.

Collect short 5-10 second video messages from your staff members and create a snippet video. (Make collecting content simple by creating a campaign using MemoryFox!)

Inevitably, a few staff members will resist your request. They’ll say “But I don’t even know what to say!” 

That’s why we recommend you provide a few suggested messages to accompany the usual “Happy Valentines Day”. Here are a few fun ones:

• Today, YOU are our Valentines. We are so lucky to know you!
• Wishing you a sweet, happy day. 
• Thank you for believing in our mission. 
• Your support means the world to us.
• I hope you have a great day full of love and sweet treats!

FOX TIP: Did you know you can make one seamless video with several clips directly in Canva? Just open your design and “duplicate” the page for as many clips as you have. Then, drop 1 video on each page. To ensure all the videos are in the same spot on each page, consider adding a frame to your design prior to duplication (Find frames by clicking the “Elements” tab, and type “Frame” in the search bar. Pictured below) . When you hit “play” in the top right corner, you will see that Canva creates 1 cohesive video for you! 

If you use our premade templates, frames have been inserted into each design. Just delete the other template pages before you start duplicating to make your video.

2. Video Message From Your Leadership.

No time to collect videos from everyone on staff? No problem. Instead, film one strong message from a member of your leadership. Whether it’s your Executive Director or the Chair of the Board, one 25 – 45 second message can really warm the hearts of your donors.

This message should be well thought-out. Consider writing a short script and doing several takes to ensure the full message is conveyed. Here are a few of our message suggestions:

• Happy Valentine’s Day! Here at {Your Organization}, I am so grateful for your trust in our organization and your passion for our mission. Today, YOU are our Valentines. Thank you for believing in our team.
• This Valentine’s Day, I would like to share how meaningful your ongoing support is to us. With your help, our team will continue to {Insert Your Mission}. I hope you have a great day full of love and sweet treats!
• Today, YOU are our Valentines. We are so grateful to have your love and support for our mission. I wish you and all your loved ones a wonderful Valentine’s Day spent together. Hoping it’s full of chocolates, flowers, and lots of love!

3. Take a Festive Group Photo. 

What’s even easier than filming a video? Taking a photo! 

To execute this, ask your staff to wear Valentine-themed clothing full of reds, pinks, and hearts. We recommend you send out a calendar invite for the exact time of the day you’d like to take the photo, so no one will forget. Take a couple of photos, just in case someone blinks!

No matter which option you choose, just drag and drop your photo into one of our “Make Your Donors Your Valentines” Canva templates.

So, don’t wait! Start collecting your videos or planning your group photo now. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

Check out our “Make Your Donors Your Valentines” Canva templates all ready for your video, photo and logo additions:

Not sure if Valentine’s Day is your thing? That’s fine! We recommend you check out our 2023 Nonprofit Holidays Your Don’t Want To Miss and our Mission-Focused National Days for Nonprofits to find some notable days that are more your style!