Everything your nonprofit needs to know about Donation Receipts: When to issue, what to include, how to automate the process. Learn the best practices!This receipt is issued to individuals who have donated cash or payment, personal property, or a vehicle and seek to claim the donation as a tax deduction. Every donation receipt should include the name of the donor, the name of the organization, the nature and amount of the donation, and the date of the donation. Bystep guide on how to fill out a Goodwill tax donation receipt. This form is available at our stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. I have donated alot of items over last year, but I have no proof of them being donated. "Thank you for your contribution of (insert amount of cash donation) on Date. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution. Using templates: Given that all nonprofits need to send donation receipts, there's no need for your staff to create a template from scratch.