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Reply to a recurring donation cancellation

Cancellations are sensitive and must be easy. A prompt, gracious reply protects the relationship.

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Confirm the cancellation

Say it is done and when the last payment falls.

Thank them

Recognise what they have given.

Ask why, lightly

Offer an optional reason, not a hurdle.

Offer options

Mention a pause, a lower amount or a one-off gift.

Confirm no further payments

State the date and how they can check.

Leave the door open

Invite them to rejoin without pressure.

Questions

Should we make cancelling harder?

No. Make it easy and honour it promptly.

Can we push a retention offer?

Offer options once, kindly, and respect the answer.

Can the AI handle these?

It confirms steps. A person processes the change.

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