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While I would use "Unidentified Donor" to distinguish from donors who wish to remain anonymous, I would follow the same protocol. No receipt, per se, is necessary. But a thoughtful stewardship letter sent to the elementary school addressed to, "The Children of XYZ Elementary School," will go a long way in fostering good will. John John H. Taylor Principal, John H. Taylor Consulting 2604 Sevier St. Durham, NC 27705 johntaylorconsulting@gmail.com 919.816.5903 (cell/text) Serving the Advancement Community Since 1987 On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:33 PM Halverson, Michael <mhalverson@luc.edu> wrote: > Sarah – > > > > In an instance such as this (i.e. when the “donor” is simply an > organization serving as a pass-through entity), I’d be inclined to credit > the gift to an Anonymous Donor record. > > > > *Michael Halverson, **Ed.D.* > Senior Director of Advancement Services > Loyola University Chicago > T. *312-915-7283 *| C. 320-363-4987 > mhalverson@luc.edu | www.luc.edu/advancement > > > > *From:* Advancement Services Discussion List [mailto: > FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG] *On Behalf Of *Sarah Rollins > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 23, 2019 3:21 PM > *To:* FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG > *Subject:* [FUNDSVCS] Advice on crediting a gift > > > > Hello, > > > > We received a gift from an elementary school collection jar from students. > The check is from the school district who must have collected the > children’s’ donations – should this be credited to an anonymous donor, or > to the address of the school district on the check? I think if the money > went to the school district and then the district issued the check they > would be receipted, but I am not really sure. Any guidance appreciated! > > > > Sarah > > >

Hello, We received a gift from an elementary school collection jar from students. The check is from the school district who must have collected the children's' donations - should this be credited to an anonymous donor, or to the address of the school district on the check? I think if the money went to the school district and then the district issued the check they would be receipted, but I am not really sure. Any guidance appreciated! Sarah

Sarah - In an instance such as this (i.e. when the "donor" is simply an organization serving as a pass-through entity), I'd be inclined to credit the gift to an Anonymous Donor record. Michael Halverson, Ed.D. Senior Director of Advancement Services Loyola University Chicago T. 312-915-7283 | C. 320-363-4987<tel:320-363-4987> mhalverson@luc.edu<mailto:mhalverson@luc.edu> | www.luc.edu/advancement<http://www.luc.edu/advancement> From: Advancement Services Discussion List [mailto:FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG] On Behalf Of Sarah Rollins Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 3:21 PM To: FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG Subject: [FUNDSVCS] Advice on crediting a gift Hello, We received a gift from an elementary school collection jar from students. The check is from the school district who must have collected the children's' donations - should this be credited to an anonymous donor, or to the address of the school district on the check? I think if the money went to the school district and then the district issued the check they would be receipted, but I am not really sure. Any guidance appreciated! Sarah

Thank you so much, Michael and John! This is perfect. Best, Sarah From: Advancement Services Discussion List <FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG> On Behalf Of John Taylor Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:44 PM To: FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG Subject: Re: [FUNDSVCS] Advice on crediting a gift While I would use "Unidentified Donor" to distinguish from donors who wish to remain anonymous, I would follow the same protocol. No receipt, per se, is necessary. But a thoughtful stewardship letter sent to the elementary school addressed to, "The Children of XYZ Elementary School," will go a long way in fostering good will. John John H. Taylor Principal, John H. Taylor Consulting 2604 Sevier St. Durham, NC 27705 johntaylorconsulting@gmail.com<mailto:johntaylorconsulting@gmail.com> 919.816.5903 (cell/text) Serving the Advancement Community Since 1987 On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:33 PM Halverson, Michael <mhalverson@luc.edu<mailto:mhalverson@luc.edu>> wrote: Sarah – In an instance such as this (i.e. when the “donor” is simply an organization serving as a pass-through entity), I’d be inclined to credit the gift to an Anonymous Donor record. Michael Halverson, Ed.D. Senior Director of Advancement Services Loyola University Chicago T. 312-915-7283 | C. 320-363-4987<tel:320-363-4987> mhalverson@luc.edu<mailto:mhalverson@luc.edu> | www.luc.edu/advancement<http://www.luc.edu/advancement> From: Advancement Services Discussion List [mailto:FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG<mailto:FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG>] On Behalf Of Sarah Rollins Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 3:21 PM To: FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG<mailto:FUNDSVCS@LISTSERV.FUNDSVCS.ORG> Subject: [FUNDSVCS] Advice on crediting a gift Hello, We received a gift from an elementary school collection jar from students. The check is from the school district who must have collected the children’s’ donations – should this be credited to an anonymous donor, or to the address of the school district on the check? I think if the money went to the school district and then the district issued the check they would be receipted, but I am not really sure. Any guidance appreciated! Sarah