{"id":9448,"date":"2021-03-31T02:21:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T09:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=9448"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:14:44","slug":"donation-receipts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-receipts","title":{"rendered":"Donation Receipts: Ultimate Guide for Nonprofit Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending a donation receipt isn\u2019t just a nice gesture. In many cases, it\u2019s required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation receipts help meet IRS requirements, track donations, and build stronger<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationships with donors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while maximizing engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, I\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about nonprofit donation receipts, what\u2019s required, and how to automate them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Takeaways &#x1f4a1;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Send donation receipts promptly and include important information.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aim to share a receipt within 24 to 48 hours after a donation is made, and include the relevant information donors need for their records and tax purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalize the receipt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Include the donor\u2019s name, thank them for their gift, and highlight the impact of their support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider sharing a year-end tax receipt with donors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While not required, sending year-end receipts is a nice gesture and provides donors with a consolidated summary of their gifts so they have one clear record when preparing for tax season.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-9448-_ut0opqvu95ki\"><\/a><strong>What are Donation Receipts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A donation receipt is a formal acknowledgement sent to a donor to confirm the receipt of a donation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, a donation receipt gives a donor peace of mind that their donation has made it to the intended recipient.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it also shares important information that is required if your organization falls under certain IRS tax-exempt designations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, of course, it\u2019s an important step for building a relationship of trust and accountability with your donors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-9448-_lvwbo3dowwmj\"><\/a><strong>When to Send Donation Receipts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good rule of thumb is to send donation receipts within 24 to 48 hours of receiving a donation. Many nonprofits manage this by automating donation receipts for online donations. More on how to do that below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending donation receipts ASAP meets your donors\u2019 expectations for prompt acknowledgement. It also helps improve first-time donor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/staying-close-to-your-donors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lindsey-Bower-quote.svg\" alt=\"Expert quote on donation receipts for nonprofits\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few types of donation receipts you\u2019ll need to create. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-time donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-cash donation receipts (i.e., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/capture-more-donor-wealth-with-crypto-and-stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stock and cryptocurrency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-donorbox-supports-recurring-giving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring donation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receipts (i.e., monthly giving)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-kind donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at what information is required for your donation receipt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements for Donation Receipts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax-exempt nonprofits are required to provide donation receipts for the following giving situations, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p1771.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS Publication 1771<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single donation greater than $250 has been made.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A donor received goods or services in exchange for a single donation greater than $75 (called a quid pro quo contribution).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A donor has requested a receipt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If a donor has an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/recurring-donations-memberships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual membership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your nonprofit organization, they don\u2019t technically need a receipt if the annual cost is $75 or less and goods or services were provided in exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these are the situations where a donation receipt is strictly required, it\u2019s good practice to send a detailed receipt for donations of every size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-9448-_xbkefi6qfc3y\"><\/a><strong>What to include in a donation receipt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what U.S. nonprofits are required to include in their donation receipts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the organization that received the donation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement that the nonprofit is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the donor (accurate donor information)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date of the donation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation amount<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description (but not value) of any non-cash contribution (the nonprofit should not attempt to assign the cash value of property; doing so is the donor\u2019s responsibility)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amount of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/crypto-donations-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cryptocurrency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/accept-stock-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stock donation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement that no goods or services were provided by the organization (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description and good faith estimate of the value of goods or services, if any, that the organization provided in return for the contribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement that the organization did not provide more than insubstantial goods or services in return for the donation, such as, \u201cNo goods or services were received in return for this gift.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your organization provides intangible religious benefits, be sure to include a statement like, \u201cThe organization provided intangible religious benefits or services to the donor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about these requirements<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/charitable-contributions-written-acknowledgments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include your physical mailing address and Employer Identification Number (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-ein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EIN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to confirm your tax-exempt status. Although not required, donors will need to provide this information with their taxes, so you\u2019re saving them the effort of looking it up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be careful with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/year-end-giving-letter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">year-end giving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when a donor could mail a check on the last day of December that you won\u2019t receive until January. List the December date (the date the check was postmarked) on the receipt to ensure your donor has no issues come tax season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different rules to follow on a donation receipt depending on where you live, so it\u2019s best to go directly to your government\u2019s website to check for accurate information, especially since rules and regulations can change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at two types of donation receipts that trip up nonprofits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-kind donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say a wealthy donor chooses to give your school ten computers as an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/in-kind-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in-kind donation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 meaning, instead of giving you the cash to buy the computers yourself, the donor provides them directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-kind donations can also include situations such as a lawyer providing a pro bono consultation or an artist painting a mural on your building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending donation receipts for in-kind donations is crucial. But many nonprofits get caught up on just what to include in those receipts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some guidelines for completing in-kind donation receipts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detail the gift received, but <\/span><b>do not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assign a monetary value\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The donor is responsible for documenting and claiming the monetary value for tax purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So in the example above, it would be the responsibility of the donor to document how much they spent on those ten computers if they wish to deduct that amount from their taxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yearly donation receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/send-year-end-tax-receipts-donors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yearly receipt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows a consolidated outline of every gift given, making tax reporting easy for donors. While not required, sending yearly donation receipts is a nice gesture for donors who have given often throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, you\u2019ll want to choose a donation platform that makes this process seamless. Donorbox, for example, offers a quick and easy way to generate and send year-end receipts so you can cross this task off your list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the yearly donation receipts functionality on Donorbox\" width=\"2046\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox.png 2046w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Screenshot-of-the-yearly-donation-receipts-functionality-on-Donorbox-1536x704.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Donation Receipt Template\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worried you might miss something on your receipt? I&#8217;ve got you covered. Download this free Donation Receipt Template.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.donorbox.org\/tax-compliant-donation-receipt-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Donation-receipt-template-resource.png\" alt=\"Donation receipt template resource\" width=\"938\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Donation-receipt-template-resource.png 938w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Donation-receipt-template-resource-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Donation-receipt-template-resource-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation Receipt vs. Acknowledgement Letter\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">isn\u2019t<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a donation receipt? An acknowledgement letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these two donor communications often go hand in hand, a formal donation receipt for tax purposes has different requirements than an informal acknowledgement letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of how these documents differ:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-127\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-127\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Donation Receipt<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Acknowledgement Letter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To provide clear details about a donation. Often used by donors to claim donations on their taxes.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To show genuine appreciation for a donation and steward a stronger relationship with a donor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Required for certain donations, but it\u2019s a good practice to send to all donors.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Not required, but it\u2019s a good practice to send to all donors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Must include specific information.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No required information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sent 24 - 48 hours after a donation.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sent ASAP after a donation, up to one week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-127 from cache -->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofits sometimes use these terms interchangeably. While they\u2019re both important, they ultimately serve different functions. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>How to Automate Year-End Tax Receipts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I mentioned above, most nonprofits stay on top of their donation receipt timing by automating receipts for all digital donations using a platform like Donorbox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Donorbox, you can fully customize your donation receipt text. Once a donation comes in through your Donorbox <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/explore\/donation-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donation form<\/a>, your donor will receive the receipt automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to create and automate a 501(c)(3)-compliant receipt with Donorbox:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/org_admin\/forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select one of your campaigns. Click the \u201cEdit Campaign\u201d icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to \u201cReceipt Emails.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the easy template editor to customize your receipt content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you can also ask<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/ask-donor-subscribe-mailing-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donors to subscribe to your mailing list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose to subscribe donors by default, but only if you do not need to remain<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/create-gdpr-compliant-donation-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GDPR-compliant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you save the changes, your receipts will automatically go out every time you receive a new donation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-113606 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts-207x300.png\" alt=\"Customizable Donation Receipt\" width=\"595\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts-207x300.png 207w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts-708x1024.png 708w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts-768x1111.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts-1062x1536.png 1062w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/donation-receipts_customize-and-automate-your-donation-receipts.png 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also access general receipt settings on your Donorbox account under \u201cEngage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here, you can set a \u201creply to\u201d email address in case the donor wants to reply to the donation receipt email, improving the overall donor experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-9448-_9esc4ip1d0au\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose the Best Donation Receipt Software<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all donation receipt software options are alike. Look for one that meets the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows font <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/branded-donation-form-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to match your branding.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows inclusion of images and videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows variables in the subject line, like first names.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manages all receipt sending automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows setting a reply-to address to catch any donor queries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can handle international currency types with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donorbox offers all of these features and more. Learn more about Donorbox&#8217;s receipt features <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/explore\/donation-receipts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Over to You<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without the right tool, donation receipts can be confusing and time-consuming. But they\u2019re an important part of building a relationship of trust and transparency with your donors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarize yourself with your country&#8217;s donation receipt requirements. Then, invest in the right fundraising tools and software, like Donorbox, to make the process easier and free up your time for more important fundraising tasks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> today to get started. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b><i>Disclaimer:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By sharing this information, we do not intend to provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, or to address specific situations. This article is intended to provide generalized financial information designed to educate a broad segment of the public. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor to supplement and verify what you learn here.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation Receipt FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the IRS rules on donation receipts?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualified, tax-exempt organizations are required to provide a donation receipt for any contribution of $250 or more before a donor can claim a deduction on their taxes. Similarly, donation receipts are required if goods or services were exchanged for the donation and if a donor has requested a receipt.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need a receipt for donations under $250?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you do not need a formal donation receipt for any donations under $250 as long as no goods or services have been exchanged (which is called a quid pro quo donation). You do need to have a reliable record of the donation, such as a bank statement. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-52.png\" alt=\"Bottom banner individual-banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sending a donation receipt isn\u2019t just a nice gesture. 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