We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. What do donation receipts need to include?Giving receipts is an important practice since 501(c)(3) donations are tax-deductible to the donor. Our sample form provides an easy way to get started. How do you acknowledge donations to your nonprofit organizations? What are you required to put on the tax receipt? In the midwest US it is common to include cash or a check as a memorial when sending a condolence card. What are in-memory gifts or memorial donations, and how do you solicit and acknowledge them? Read on to learn how to build your memorial-giving program. When you make a donation include a note saying whom it memorializes.