While we recommend sending donation acknowledgment letters to all of your donors, you are legally obligated to send documentation to donors who have given a gift of $250 or more. The IRS requires nonprofit organizations to provide a formal acknowledgment letter to these donors for tax purposes.
While we recommend sending donation acknowledgment letters to all of your donors, you are legally obligated to send documentation to donors who have given a gift of $250 or more.
Once a donation of stock has been received, a thank you letter should be sent to the donor. This letter should acknowledge the gift of stock, such as the name and number of shares. It should not list the value of the stock received since the organization is not in the business of valuing stock.
Quid pro quo contributions A charitable organization must provide a written disclosure statement to any donor of a quid pro quo contribution over $75.
Thank-you letters should always be written in a personal, down-to-earth voice. You want to show your appreciation for the effort your donor has made and show how far their donation has gone. You should always address the donor by name, and focus on how they've helped your organization.
What to Include in Acknowledgements: Express gratitude sincerely and genuinely. Avoid formulaic language and personalize your message where appropriate. Be specific about contributions: Briefly mention how each individual or entity helped you.
How to Write a Gift Acknowledgment Letter State the purpose of your letter. Start your gift acknowledgment letter with a confirmation of the donation. Make your letter visually engaging. Personalize your note. Explain the impact of the gift. Express heartfelt gratitude. Invite supporters to stay involved.
Outline the information that needs to be included in the letter Start with a professional greeting. Identify the person the letter is acknowledging. Describe the action that is being acknowledged. Express gratitude for the action taken. Include any relevant details. Close with a professional sign-off. Add contact information.
For example: "I completely understand your frustration, and I appreciate your patience. I'll do my best to resolve this for you as quickly as possible." "I'm sorry to hear about your experience, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention.