We received a donor recognition form in the mail addressed to us but the letter was intended for another donor. I returned the letter to the local nonprofit with a polite request to forward the misplaced letter to the proper donors and asked for a copy of our letter for tax records. A week later an envelope arrived with our address written in beautiful calligraphy and a donor recognition letter inside.
No apology needed. Somebody had taken the time to add their craft and customized the envelope. A simple extension of individual talent left me with a far superior view of the organization than had the mistake not taken place. I realized that the cause was being served by passionate people who took the time to correct an issue creatively.
