From Sales Proposals to Donor Engagement:

How Lied Lodge and the Arbor Day Foundation Found Lasting Value in SendSites

When Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm first adopted SendSites, their goal was simple — to elevate how their sales team presented proposals. With an iconic property surrounded by the natural beauty and purpose of the Arbor Day Foundation, they wanted their digital materials to reflect that same sense of care and connection.

A Fast Win for Sales

From the start, the results spoke for themselves. Kimberly Osterhout, Director of Sales at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm shared one piece of feedback that summed up the impact perfectly:

“I talked with a planner from a Fortune 500 company today. His only job is planning meetings and events all over the U.S. He said our proposal is the best he has ever received. It was thorough, and the pictures and details were so clear he may not even need a site visit. I also did a budget package he loved.

Thanks for making proposals so great.”

SendSites helped the team move quickly while ensuring every proposal looked professional, on-brand, and visually engaging.

Expanding the Vision

The success at Lied Lodge didn’t go unnoticed. The Arbor Day Foundation, the organization behind Lied Lodge, soon saw the broader potential of the platform. If SendSites could help hotel sales teams communicate value so effectively, why not use it to engage donors and share impact stories too?

Today, the Arbor Day Foundation uses SendSites to communicate with donors, blending storytelling, imagery, and results in a way that feels as meaningful as their mission. It’s not just about sending information — it’s about creating connection.

A Shared Mission of Growth

What began as a tool to streamline proposals for meetings and events has grown into something much larger — a communication solution rooted in clarity, beauty, and purpose. Lied Lodge and the Arbor Day Foundation continue to show how technology, when aligned with mission, can deepen relationships and inspire action.