{"id":27128,"date":"2021-09-10T09:31:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T13:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=27128"},"modified":"2021-09-10T09:31:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T13:31:11","slug":"zen-and-the-art-of-the-nonprofit-donation-receipt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/zen-and-the-art-of-the-nonprofit-donation-receipt\/","title":{"rendered":"Zen and the Art of the Nonprofit Donation Receipt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Writing an effective nonprofit donation receipt is important, but it doesn\u2019t have to be stressful!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your receipts should be practical, including all necessary information about your organization and the donor\u2019s contribution. But a\u00a0well-crafted donation receipt\u00a0has lots of other benefits. It\u2019s\u00a0an opportunity to thank donors\u00a0for their contributions\u00a0immediately, while reminding them about your mission and why their help is so valuable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good receipt is tailored to your&nbsp;constituents&nbsp;and can encourage one-time donors to become ongoing supporters.&nbsp;In this post, I\u2019ll share some tips and best practices to help you get the most out of your receipts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do donation receipts matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofit donation receipts aren\u2019t like the gas station or grocery store receipts that fill up your purse or wallet until you finally get around to throwing them away.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Crumpled up receipt\" class=\"wp-image-27129\" width=\"383\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When a donor makes a contribution to your organization, they&nbsp;need proof of the gift for their tax records.&nbsp;And when transactions are processed online, receiving a receipt immediately provides confirmation that the&nbsp;payment was successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you need to make sure your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/donation-receipts\/#whatshould\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nonprofit donation receipts<\/a>&nbsp;are scheduled to send as soon as a gift is made.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond those important pragmatic concerns, a&nbsp;customized donation receipt is your opportunity to personalize the paperwork and ensure that your donors know how grateful you are.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your donors to know that their gift is important to you, and a receipt is a great opportunity to emphasize that and to keep donors engaged with your mission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So what&nbsp;goes into the nonprofit donation receipt?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, make sure to include important details.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;details&nbsp;include your organization\u2019s name, federal tax ID, and a note that you\u2019re a 501(c)(3). You\u2019ll also want to include the donor\u2019s name, the donation amount, and the date of the gift.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If nothing else, these things will ensure that your receipt is useful as a tax document.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create impact statements.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donors want to know why their gift matters, so make it personal.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/nonprofit-storytelling-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Include stories<\/a>&nbsp;and images that show the real-world impact of your organization and your donor\u2019s gift, specifically.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out how Mercy Ships uses images and quotes to tell stories in their receipts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4-397x1024.png\" alt=\"Email that begins with &quot;Your generosity saves lives,&quot; followed by an image of a child. The body of the email reads, &quot;Thank you for bringing hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor. Today you've made a difference, Quincy Givens. I am deeply moved by your compassion and generosity. Thank you for your gift of $100 to Mercy Ships. Your gift helps us reach more people in Africa who suffer without healthcare and helps save more lives by providing surgeries, including orthopedic, plastic reconstructive, eye care, maxillofacial, general surgeries, and more. Thank you again for making a difference. The prayers and support of caring friends like you truly turn lives around. We look forward to your continued support. If you'd like to do more, we offer many ways for you to help by supporting a crew member, shopping our catalog, or even leaving a legacy. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Click here to find out if your company has a matching gift policy. Following the model of Jesus, Don Stephens, Founder.&quot; The email also include a quote block that reads, &quot;When we came to the ship for the first time, I was just thanking God over and over. There is no gift greater than good health. - Benessa's mother.&quot; An enclosed box at the end of the email includes the details of the donation and the heading &quot;Thank you for your donation!&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-27148\" width=\"650\" height=\"1677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4-397x1024.png 397w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4-116x300.png 116w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4-768x1980.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4-794x2048.png 794w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-4.png 1235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add conditional content.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qgiv\u2019s&nbsp;donation receipts can have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/how-to-get-more-from-your-donation-form-with-conditional-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conditional content<\/a>&nbsp;blocks that will only populate when donors meet certain criteria.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can have a block that displays if a donor gives a little bit more to cover transaction fees. You probably want to thank them for that, so you can have an extra message that will only display for those donors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attach a locked PDF.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An email receipt is great, but if you can attach a locked PDF version of the receipt, that\u2019s really helpful for donors. You can also add a PDF-specific note like, \u201cPlease keep this document for your tax records.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on how to build your best receipt,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/anatomy-of-a-great-donation-receipt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out Abby\u2019s Anatomy of a Great Donation Receipt article<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Conditional Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qgiv\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>conditional content blocks for donation receipts<\/strong>&nbsp;make customizing and personalizing your receipts really easy. We have four conditional content types,&nbsp;and&nbsp;you can add as many blocks as you want. Each one&nbsp;is triggered by a donor\u2019s actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;if your donation form includes restrictions, you can have a special message that displays if a donor gives toward a specific restriction.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have blocks for donation amounts, dedications, and&nbsp;GiftAssist.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what it looks like when you add a conditional content block while editing your receipt:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-622x1024.png\" alt=\"Receipt editor view with four conditional content blocks illustrating the options for restrictions, donation amounts, dedications, and GiftAssist.\" class=\"wp-image-27135\" width=\"650\" height=\"1072\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s what it looks like when a donor receives a receipt with conditional content enabled:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"Donor-facing version of the nonprofit donation receipt shown in editor view in the preceding image. The body of the email reads, &quot;Hi Quincy, Thank you for your support of Lakeland Food Pantry! Donors like you make our work possible. Your donation details have been provided below.\nDate: 06\/15\/2021\nTrans ID: 12345678\nName: Quincy Givens\nAmount: $100.00\nPayment Type: Visa\nThe full amount of your donation will go to our Meals fund, which helps us feed over 100 animals every week! \nBecause you're such a generous donor, we'd like to invite you to check out our exclusive VIP Donors newsletter. \nYour donation will be dedicated &quot;In honor of You (yep, you!)&quot; as you requested. \nWe also noticed you really went the extra mile and helped us cover processing fees -- thanks for the boost!\nAgain, that you for your generosity! We couldn't do it without you!\nSincerely,\nPaws for a Cause.&quot; The email ends with an image of a golden lab with the words &quot;Thank you!&quot; at the bottom of the picture. \" class=\"wp-image-27130\" width=\"650\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image.png 762w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These additional messages demonstrate that you recognize the donor\u2019s specific contribution, which in turn, makes your receipts more personal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Because your mission&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>is&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong>personal.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s personal to you,&nbsp;your beneficiaries, and&nbsp;your&nbsp;donors.&nbsp;Keep it personal, and make sure your donors know that you see them as real people with a real interest in what you\u2019re doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let your donation receipts end up&nbsp;in the proverbial trash! Spend some time customizing your receipt content to ensure&nbsp;it\u2019s both practical and&nbsp;effective.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, an effective nonprofit donation receipt should:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Make donors feel appreciated. <\/li><li>Remind donors of your mission, while focusing on the impact of their specific gift.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Keep donors engaged.<\/li><li>Be an actual receipt.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Also,&nbsp;remember that&nbsp;<strong>the receipt should not be the only&nbsp;\u201cthank you\u201d&nbsp;to your donors<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/the-lucrative-art-of-thanking-donors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick thank-you&nbsp;calls or mailed thank-you notes<\/a> are still best practice and make a difference!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start writing your receipt? Take a deep breath, and just dive in. As long as you keep your mission and your donors in mind, you\u2019ll be fine!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But wait! There\u2019s more!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help writing those all-important impact statements?&nbsp;We\u2019ve got a great webinar on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/resources\/storytelling-for-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storytelling for Impact<\/a>&nbsp;that can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, before donors see your awesome receipts, they have to donate. Check out these best practices for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/8-online-donation-form-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donation forms.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to&nbsp;take a look at&nbsp;our redesigned forms? 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