150+ Best "Thank You for Your Support" Messages & Quotes

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Business etiquette coach Jacqueline Whitmore's tips for expressing gratitude

Co-authored by Jacqueline Whitmore and Dev Murphy, MA

Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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Whether someone has given you a recommendation for a job or they've expressed their condolences after the death of a loved one, saying "Thank you" is a good way to show them how much their time and consideration means to you. If you're looking for different ways to express your appreciation, we're here to help. We've compiled a list of ways to say "Thank you for your support" in personal settings, professional environments, and more, with advice from etiquette coaches and a communication expert. Plus, we'll offer advice on writing your own personal thank-you note, and explore why showing gratitude is so essential in the first place.

How to Say "Thank You for Your Support"

Business etiquette coach Jacqueline Whitmore recommends verbally saying "thank you" if you can. She suggests a simple "Thank you for your time and consideration" or "Thank you for being considerate." Here are some other ways to express your gratitude:

• "Your support means the world to me."
• "I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you."
• "I'm so grateful for everything you've done."

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Short "Thank You for Your Support" Messages

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   Express your gratitude in just a few words. Even if you're short on time or space, you can express a sincere and meaningful thank-you. A simple "Thanks" is often enough on its own! Here are some other brief options:

   • "Your support means the world to me."
   • "I'm so grateful for everything you've done."
   • "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
   • "I sincerely appreciate you and everything you've done."
   • "I'm so touched by your kindness and support."
   • "Your encouragement and aid have been invaluable."
   • "Your kindness has helped more than you know."
   • "Your support has been a huge source of strength for me."
   • "I don't know what I would do without you."
   • "I appreciate your support more than you can know."
   • "I'm humbled by your unwavering support."
   • "Your support has been such a gift."
   • "I'm grateful for your generous and unflagging support."
   • "I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you."
   • "Your support has been a beacon of hope in my life."
   • "I'm grateful for your unending support and love."
   • "Thank you for always having my back."
   • "Thank you endlessly for your kindness and support."
   • "I'm so lucky to have your friendship and support."
   • "Your support has been such a lifeline for me in these tough times."
   • "Thank you for your incredible support and kindness."
   • "I'm blown away by your support."
   • "I'm honored to have your trust and support."
   • "Your time and energy mean everything. Thank you so much!"
   • "You're the peanut butter to my jelly."
   • "I'm incredibly grateful for your support."
   • "Thank you for being my rock."
   • "Your support has been a beacon of light for me."

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Jacqueline Whitmore is a business etiquette coach, author, and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, the business etiquette industry’s leading coaching and training company.

   Tami Claytor is an etiquette coach and the owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting in New York City. She has over 20 years of experience teaching etiquette classes.

   Brenden Kumarasamy is an executive communication and public speaking coach, as well as the founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business where he works with professionals to help them master the art of communication.
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Heartfelt "Thank You for Your Support" Messages

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   Use one of these meaningful and authentic expressions of gratitude. Sincerely expressing your thanks is a good way to acknowledge someone's efforts and let them know how much you value them. Whitmore recommends saying "Thanks" in person or over "a phone call, a text, and just letting people know that you appreciate their efforts. Thank them for supporting you, helping you, being there for you."

   • "You really stepped up when I needed you, and it made all the difference."
   • "Thanks for always putting up with me. It means more than you know."
   • "I don’t know what I would have done without you, thanks for your help."
   • "Your support and encouragement have been a driving force in my life."
   • "Your support and friendship have been a source of inspiration for me."
   • "I'm so humbled by your unflagging love and support."
   • "Many hands make light work. Thanks for pitching in!"
   • "It takes a village, and I’m so glad to count you as part of mine."
   • "Thank you for being a true friend."
   • "I am so grateful for your generosity and willingness to lend a hand. You've made a positive impact on my life."
   • "I can't thank you enough for your kindness and consideration."
   • "Thank you for being there for me when I needed it the most."
   • "I am so blessed to have you in my life!"
   • "I'm so blessed to have you in my corner. Thanks for your support."
   • "Thank you for being a constant source of support and encouragement."
   • "Thank you for always being just a phone call away."
   • "I'm so grateful for your continued support and encouragement."
   • "Your support has made all the difference. Thank you."
   • "You're my port in a storm. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
   • "You showed up just when I needed a shoulder to lean on, and it means so much to me."
   • "I don't know where we'd be without you. Thank you for your help."
   • "There aren't enough words to express what your support means."
   • "Thank you for always being the person I can count on."
   • "Thank you for always being the first to show up and the last to leave."
   • "You always lift me up when I'm down."
   • "Thank you for coming through on such short notice. You're a lifesaver."
   • "I love you and am so thankful for you."
   • "How can I ever thank you enough? This is a start."
   • "Everything turned out perfectly, thanks to your help."

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Professional "Thank You for Your Support" Messages

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   These thank-yous are perfect for a workplace environment. "The words 'thank you' just aren't said enough [in the workplace]," notes Whitmore, who advises saying thank you in person, if you're able to, but "You can express your appreciation in an email [or] in a card or a thank you note," too. Whether you're a boss expressing gratitude to your employees for a job well done or you've just concluded a job interview and want to say thank you to the interviewer, here are some professional ways to express your appreciation:

   • General:
     • "Thank you for your support and consideration."
     • "Thank you for being considerate."
     • "Thank you for your guidance and encouragement."
     • "Your professional support means the world to me."
     • "Your encouragement and support are a source of inspiration."
   • For a boss/mentor:
     • "Thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to achieve more. Your confidence in my abilities means the world to me."
     • "I truly appreciate how you lead by example. It makes it so much easier to follow your direction knowing you walk the talk."
     • "Your guidance and support have made all the difference in my growth. Thank you for being such a fantastic mentor and leader."
     • "I’m grateful for the opportunities you’ve given me to learn and grow. Your trust in me has been incredibly empowering."
     • "I’m thankful for the work environment you’ve cultivated. It’s a pleasure to come to work each day under your leadership."
     • "Your vision and direction are inspiring. Thank you for steering our team toward success with such clarity and determination."
     • "I appreciate how you handle challenges with grace and confidence. It’s reassuring to know we have such a capable leader."
     • "Thank you for being so approachable and understanding. It makes a huge difference knowing I can always come to you with any issue."
     • "I’m grateful for the trust you place in me to handle important tasks. It motivates me to always give my best effort."
     • "Your encouragement and support have been key to my success. Thank you for always having my back."
     • "Thank you for the way you celebrate all our successes. We cherish the way you appreciate everybody in our team. It feels great to be recognized this way for our work."
     • "Thank you for always making time for my questions and concerns. Your open-door policy really makes a difference."
     • "I appreciate how you recognize the efforts of everyone on the team. It motivates us all to do our best."
     • "Your feedback, both positive and constructive, has been invaluable to my development. Thank you for helping me improve every day."
   • For employees:
     • "Thank you for always being available to support the team when we need you."
     • "I appreciate your help coordinating last week’s department event. It wouldn’t have been a success without you!"
     • "Thank you for stepping up to assist with onboarding new employees. Your guidance is invaluable."
     • "I’m grateful for the effort you put into this project. Your dedication to excellence is truly inspiring."
     • "I value the strategic thinking you brought to this campaign. Your insights have made a measurable impact."
     • "Thank you for volunteering to represent our team at the client meeting. Your professionalism reflects so well on our company."
     • "Your commitment to delivering quality work on time makes a real difference. Thank you for all that you do!"
     • "I appreciate your positive attitude during our team restructuring. Your leadership has been a source of stability."
     • "Thank you for supporting our cross-functional collaboration efforts. Your input has been essential to our success."
     • "I sincerely appreciate the way you mentor new employees. Your willingness to share knowledge strengthens our entire team."
     • "Thank you for staying late to ensure we met our deadline. Your extra effort was truly appreciated."
     • "Your attention to detail and thoroughness in your work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your dedication!"
     • "I appreciate your commitment to accuracy in our reporting. It keeps our work at the highest standard."
     • "Thank you for your creativity in solving the challenges we faced in this project. Your problem-solving skills are impressive."
   • For coworkers:
     • "Thank you for covering for me while I was out. Your support kept everything running smoothly."
     • "I appreciate you stepping in to lead the meeting at the last minute. You did a fantastic job!"
     • "Your help with finalizing the quarterly report was a lifesaver. Thank you for your diligence."
     • "Thank you for organizing the team-building event. It brought us all together in such a meaningful way."
     • "I appreciate you always being willing to collaborate and share ideas. Your teamwork makes a difference."
     • "Thanks for being such a reliable and supportive colleague. Working with you makes my job so much more enjoyable."
     • "Thank you for taking the lead on that client issue. Your proactive approach ensured a great outcome."
     • "I appreciate your attention to detail in our joint project. Your work helps us maintain high standards."
     • "Thank you for always being a team player. Your positive energy is contagious!"
     • "I’m grateful for your willingness to step outside your usual role to help with this initiative. Your flexibility is truly valued."
     • "Thank you for helping me navigate the challenges of my new role. Your support has been invaluable."
     • "I appreciate how you always go the extra mile to help out. It doesn’t go unnoticed."
     • "Thank you for always keeping the team motivated and engaged. Your enthusiasm is inspiring!"
     • "Your encouragement and positivity make our workplace better every day. Thank you for being such a great teammate."
     • "I appreciate your willingness to step up whenever there’s a challenge. Your leadership skills are impressive."
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"Thank You for Your Contribution" Messages

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   Thank them for a donation to a good cause. After someone donates their time, money, or other valuable item to an organization or cause you're heading up, such as a nonprofit or a political campaign, it's proper to express your gratitude. Let them know what a difference their contribution will make with these notes—and when possible, address the donor by name to make your thanks more personal and meaningful:

   • “Thank you so much for your donation, (Donor Name). Your generosity means everything to us and to the community we serve.”
   • “We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to donating, and we are so grateful that you chose to donate to our cause. We promise to be responsible stewards of both your donation and your trust.”
   • “We believe that the time for change is now. Our urgent mission for _____ (mention a location or community affected) is only possible thanks to donors like you who choose to help us on this path toward empathy and change.”
   • “Thanks to your generous donation, we were able to provide ____ to the community. Your donation has already made a huge impact.”
   • “We have a lot of work to do, and your generous donation helps us get that important work done.”
   • “Today, dear friend, you helped solve a crisis with grace and compassion. Where others might have ignored the issue in front of them, you instead chose to get involved and help us. Thank you.”
   • “(Donor Name), your donation of ___ (donation amount) helps keep the lights on, a roof overhead, and food on the table for a family in need. This makes all the difference for those struggling.”
   • “None of our success would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you again for your commitment and kindness.”
   • “Thank you for your support and for your belief in doing good. We simply couldn’t do what we do without amazing people like you.”
   • “Thank you for being a hero and donating to ____’s crowdfunding campaign! Your donation provides so much value to the communities we serve. We hope you will learn more about our organization and reach out with any questions you have. If you haven’t already, follow us on social media.”
   • “We wanted to extend a special thank you for adding a donation to your ticket purchase and making a difference. We are thrilled you’ll be attending our event, and we are so grateful for your additional support. See you there!”
   • “Your gift at the ____ (event name) ensures that we can continue helping people in need for days to come. Every time we share good news, we want you to remember that you’re an integral part of this good created.”
   • “You went a step beyond today and became a recurring monthly donor. This multiplies your gift twelve times throughout the year, which means your impact also multiplies by twelve. People like you make a real difference in our work. We are so grateful for your support.”
   • “Thank you for your third donation to our organization. We are so grateful for our relationships with donors like you, who make our work possible and rewarding. Please reach out if you have any questions about our current programming or would like to get involved in other ways.”
   • “Your Giving Tuesday gift helps us prepare for the year ahead. Times are tough everywhere right now, but your generous donation provides so much security for families in need. Thank you.”
   • “We are so appreciative of your gift and for enabling us to receive a matching donation from your employer. By choosing to donate and helping double the donation, you are also doubling the impact on the lives we support. We are doubly grateful!”
   • “On behalf of everyone at our organization and the communities we serve, thank you for your kind donation to our capital campaign ______ (name of the campaign). This will ensure that we get to complete the work for our new facility which is required to reach and help more lives in need.”
   • “Many people say they want to help; fewer actually step up to do it. Thank you so much for being one of the few today and stepping up with your important donation.”
   • “Your donation has helped us meet our goal for this fundraising campaign. With this donation, we’ll be able to continue our project in ___.”
   • “Each year, with the help of gracious donors like you, we are able to significantly expand our reach in the communities we serve. This year is no different, as we plan to start our new ___ initiative, which wouldn’t be possible without your support.”

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"Thank You for Your Support" Quotes

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   Incorporate a famous quote to emphasize how grateful you are. When you're at a loss for words to express your gratitude, a wise and meaningful quote can make all the difference. These words from celebrated people are sure to hit home how much someone's support means to you:

   • "I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new." –Ralph Waldo Emerson
   • "Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." –Voltaire
   • "When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree." –Vietnamese Proverb
   • "Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude." –A.A. Milne
   • "Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." –Marcel Proust
   • "We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." –Thornton Wilder
   • "If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul." –Rabbi Harold Kushner
   • "The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see." –Mary Davis
   • "When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." –G.K. Chesterton
   • "For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile." –Elie Wiesel
   • "Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." –Eckhart Tolle
   • "No duty is more urgent than giving thanks." –James Allen
   • "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." –Robert Brault
   • "Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind." –Lionel Hampton
   • "When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around." –Willie Nelson
   • "There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy." –Ralph H. Blum
   • "Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy." –Jacques Maritain
   • "The root of joy is gratefulness." –David Steindl-Rast
   • "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." –John F. Kennedy
   • "Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul." –Amy Collette
   • "Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." –C. S. Lewis
   • "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." –Melody Beattie
   • "A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." –Walter Winchell
   • "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." –Helen Keller
   • "Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." –William Arthur Ward
   • "A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues." –Cicero
   • "No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude." –Alfred North Whitehead
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Writing a Thank-You Note

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   Address your message to the person by name. Whenever possible, include the name of the person you're thanking. This will make your message feel personal, meaningful, and genuine.

   • Dear Irving, thank you for everything.
   • To Mrs. Maple, I couldn't have done it without you.
   • Mr. Frick, I'm so grateful for your guidance and support.
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   Be specific about what you're thanking them for. Etiquette coach Tami Claytor recommends that you "Personalize [your note] around…what you've been given… [B]e as specific as possible in a thank you note."

   • Your kind words and support mean the world in this difficult time.
   • I'm grateful for your professional support and mentorship.
   • The time you donated makes all the difference to our organization.
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   Share how their support made you feel. Executive communication expert Brenden Kumarasamy advises expressing what their support, gift, or donation means to you. "It's not just about saying, 'Hey, thanks for the gift,'" he says. "It's also about going one layer deeper. What about this gift is meaningful to you? Share a personal story around it."

   • I can't express my gratitude enough.
   • Your donation has truly touched me on a personal level.
   • I'm in awe of your selflessness and grace. Your support won't be forgotten soon.
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   End with a friendly greeting and your name. Claytor recommends closing out your note with "a nice little greeting. 'Wishing you well,' 'Take care,' [or] 'With warm regards,' and you sign your name."

   • Yours truly, Devan
   • Sincerely, Mrs. Mull
   • Wishing you the best, Dante
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Why It's Important to Express Gratitude

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   Expressing gratitude strengthens your bond. When someone's efforts are unacknowledged, they may feel ignored or as if their work isn't important. Thanking them for their sacrifice and support is a great way to show you value their contribution and, by extension, them as a person. It's a good way to bring you both closer together.
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   Gratitude boosts your mood. Science shows that practicing gratitude on a regular basis is a good way to elevate your mood and make you happier. So say "Thank you" whenever you can, because it's not just good for the other person—it's good for your soul!
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