Certainly! Below is a detailed guide on how to present SayPro customer feedback or testimonials — an important part of your entry submission. This includes what to include, how to collect them, formatting suggestions, and examples.
💬 SayPro Customer Feedback or Testimonials
(Minimum 2, Maximum 5 Testimonials Required)
As part of your SayPro entry, you are required to submit at least two (2) and up to five (5) authentic customer feedback or testimonials. These testimonials provide insight into how your service, initiative, or project has positively impacted your customers, clients, donors, beneficiaries, or stakeholders.
They help the judging panel assess the real-world outcomes and human value of your work.
🎯 Purpose of Testimonials
Testimonials serve to:
- Validate the quality and effectiveness of your work.
- Showcase customer or client satisfaction.
- Provide third-party insights that support your impact claims.
- Highlight emotional, social, or practical benefits experienced by others.
✅ Sources of Testimonials
Testimonials can come from:
- Customers or clients
- Beneficiaries of services or programs
- Donors, funders, or sponsors
- Internal stakeholders (colleagues, managers)
- Community members or partner organizations
📝 What to Include in Each Testimonial
Each testimonial should include:
- Full Name (or initials if anonymity is required)
- Title or Relationship to Your Work (e.g., customer, donor, program participant)
- Organization (if applicable)
- Location (optional but helpful)
- The Quote or Statement — 1 to 3 paragraphs describing the experience, satisfaction, or impact
You may submit written quotes, typed letters, or screenshots from emails, messages, or social media (if clearly attributed and relevant).
📋 Sample Format
Name: Thabo Mokoena
Role: Scholarship Recipient
Organization: Ubuntu Youth Academy
Testimonial:
“The support I received through the SayPro donor engagement program helped me stay in school. The team followed up regularly, made sure I received my allowance on time, and even helped me secure an internship. Without their dedication, I wouldn’t be where I am today — in my final year of university. Thank you for believing in me.”
🌟 Sample Testimonials (x3)
📍 Testimonial 1: From a Beneficiary
Name: Amanda Jacobs
Role: Small Business Owner
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
“Thanks to the CSR outreach led by the SayPro team, our community market was able to secure vital supplies and business mentorship. Their team didn’t just deliver goods — they stayed, listened, and helped us build systems that will last beyond the donations. We were treated with dignity and respect, and that made all the difference.”
📍 Testimonial 2: From a Customer
Name: Sipho Ndlovu
Role: Call Center Customer
Company: Velocity Telecoms
“I had an urgent issue with my internet line that affected my ability to work. The call center agent I spoke with was not only professional but empathetic. She escalated my case quickly and followed up until the issue was fully resolved. I’ve never felt more valued as a customer.”
📍 Testimonial 3: From a Donor
Name: Laura Bennett
Role: Monthly Donor
Location: United Kingdom
“I appreciate the transparency and communication I receive from SayPro’s donor management team. I get regular updates on where my money is going, stories from the field, and even thank-you videos from beneficiaries. It’s rare to feel so closely connected to the cause from so far away.”
🖼️ Optional Formats
- Screenshot Gallery: Display feedback from WhatsApp, email, or Facebook with visible names and timestamps.
- Scanned Letters: If you’ve received handwritten or formal letters, you can upload them as scanned images or PDFs.
- Video Testimonials: If available, short video clips (30–60 seconds) can also be included as part of your supporting materials.
⚠️ Important Submission Notes
- All testimonials must be authentic and traceable.
- If submitting anonymously (e.g., “Anonymous Donor”), explain why anonymity is requested.
- Testimonials in other languages must include an English translation.
- Avoid altering or exaggerating the content of feedback.
📤 How to Submit Testimonials
- Upload written testimonials in your online entry form under “Supporting Materials.”
- Acceptable file formats: PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG
- Video files: MP4 or shareable link (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)
- Email testimonials directly to: entries@saypro.org, with subject line: “Testimonials – [Your Name or Organization]”
🏁 Final Reminder
Testimonials are your most human evidence of success. Let those you serve speak for you — their words are often the most compelling endorsement of your impact.
Minimum Required: 2
Maximum Allowed: 5