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MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. And it’s called an inkind gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. But, it’s yours!

Public and Social Policy 116

Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Food 116

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MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Let’s take a look at what an awesome donation receipt looks like so you can nail yours. But it’s not. They are friendly.

Food 98

Food Children Values Poverty 98

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Also make notes about any services or supplies that someone is donating and whether it’s just for this year or from now on. Otherwise, when you look at your actual numbers the following year, you may use those as your basis, forgetting that there was a $50,000 donation for a vehicle. Don’t prepare the budget alone.

Finance 98

Finance Foundations Management Culture 98

Selfish Giving

MAY 5, 2010

Cash or Inkind - Say you partner with a store or restaurant that has coats or food to donate to your organization. With their new Foursquare Mayor Gives Back program the winning mayor of each location chooses the nonprofit that gets the lion’s share of the donation.

Retail 133

Retail Food Fundraising Fundraising 133