This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Dear (Donor name): On behalf of (CHARITY) I would like to extend to you a sincere thank you for the (item(s)/package(s)) you donated to our recent (auction name) Online Auction. Your generous contribution will help (describe cause here).
At the most basic level, you should send a prompt donor thank-you letter or email acknowledging them for responding to your fundraising appeal and supporting your mission. As with any nonprofit fundraising letter, this thank-you should: Be personalized with the donor's preferred name. Include relevant, engaging images.
Private Thank You Messages In your private message, you can acknowledge that you know they want to remain anonymous and tell them you saw all their donations. You can then say thank you for their continued support of your organization and work.
A timely and sincere thank you message that provides evidence of how funds raised are making a difference will help you keep donors interested and build a trusting relationship with them. This will set them up to be more engaged with your organization in the future and become a potential recurring donor.
“We have a lot of work to do, and your generous donation helps us get that important work done.” 4. “None of our success would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you again for your commitment and kindness.”
Once the item sells at auction, credit the asset acquisition side of the transaction and debit the donation revenue side to show that the item is no longer in your organization's possession. You should still make sure you have a record of the transactions that took place.
Items donated for the auction, as well as the monetary contributions, should be eligible for deductions under IRS rules. One crucial aspect to consider is the items' fair market value (FMV).
Items donated for the auction, as well as the monetary contributions, should be eligible for deductions under IRS rules. One crucial aspect to consider is the items' fair market value (FMV).