Donations
Sample Disclosure of Amount Deductible in Ticket Purchase
Use this sample disclosure form for the amount of a ticket contribution that is deductible for your nonprofit’s federal income tax purposes.
Sample Tax Deductibility Handout for Auction Participants
Some common questions and sample materials covering income tax and how they may relate to your nonprofit’s auction participants.
Sample Acknowledgement of Non-Cash Donation
Sample document for an acknowledgement of non-cash donation to a nonprofit organization and/or charity.
Sample Silent Auction Bid Sheet
A sample silent auction bid sheet — available as an Excel spreadsheet download for your nonprofit to modify.
Sample Auction Reporting Checklist for Nonprofits
Charitable auctions trigger a variety of compliance and reporting requirements. Use this sample checklist to help prepare your nonprofit.
Nonprofit Auctions: Compliance Guide and Sample Forms
Blue Avocado contributor and CPA Dennis Walsh provides a handy compliance guide, and five sample forms to make sure your wording is right.
Surprise! Most Legacy Gifts DON’T Come from Major Donors
Planned giving professional Greg Lassonde gives us step-by-step instructions for soliciting bequests and planned gifts.
First Person Nonprofit: A Day in the Life of a Major Gifts Officer
Major gifts aren’t the right strategy for every organization, but we can still appreciate how this fundraiser talks about her job.
Managing Your Nonprofit’s Rating
Advice to nonprofits on managing their ratings, and commentary on the impact of the raters as a whole.
Getting to 100% Board Giving
Having 100% of board members make personal donations is a cliché. But, if you have this requirement, make it as easy as possible.