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  • 1.  Acknowledgment for Data License 'gift'

    Posted 08-29-2025 08:08 AM

    Hi,

    A donor is giving us a license to use a data collection for a year. I know this can't be counted as a gift, but we'd like to acknowledge the donor.

    At what point would a note of thanks cross into fraudulent GIK receipt territory?

    Thank you!

    Marc



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    Marc Dykeman
    Director of Advancement Services
    Washington College
    mdykeman2@washcoll.edu
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  • 2.  RE: Acknowledgment for Data License 'gift'

    Posted 08-29-2025 09:03 AM
    It's not fraudulent to say thank you. I would avoid the typical language that you do not provide good or services in exchange for the gift. 

    Isaac Shalev
    Data Strategy Expert
    (917) 859-0151
    isaac@sage70.com

    Autocorrect was used in composting this email, please excuse any typos



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  • 3.  RE: Acknowledgment for Data License 'gift'

    Posted 08-29-2025 09:06 AM
    It would cross that line if you mentioned tax-deductibility or included the IRS "no goods or services" language.

    I always play these things very safely to ensure there's no confusion. My acknowledgement would still not include any valuation information. It would consist of something like, "While such a donation is not eligible as a charitable donation from an IRS perspective, we recognize that your generosity will help further the mission of our organization."

    John

    John H. Taylor, Principal
    John H. Taylor Consulting, LLC
    2604 Sevier Street
    Durham, NC     27705

    919.816.5903 (cell/text)

    Serving the Advancement Community Since 1987




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  • 4.  RE: Acknowledgment for Data License 'gift'

    Posted 08-29-2025 11:48 AM

    Thank you!



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    Marc Dykeman
    Washington College
    mdykeman2@washcoll.edu
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