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  • 1.  Discount for donors from local businesses

    Posted 30 days ago
    I have a question from some coworkers who are brainstorming ways to get local alumni-owned businesses involved in our Day of Giving. If a local business offers a discount or free small item to a donor who presents their gift receipt, does that impact the charitable nature of the gift? My assumption is yes, and additionally the business would not be able to claim this as a gift in kind, but wanted to check with the group. 

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    Rebecca Vigeant
    Director, Gift Processing
    401.874.4786
    73 Upper College Road | Kingston, RI 02881




  • 2.  RE: Discount for donors from local businesses

    Posted 30 days ago
    Yes. You are correct. This is a QPQ even when a third party provides the benefit. Compounding the problem is the need for the business to document who received what and then you would have to issue a revised receipt.

    Don't do it!

    John Taylor Principal, John H. Taylor Consulting, LLC 919.816.5903 Big ideas; small keyboard



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  • 3.  RE: Discount for donors from local businesses

    Posted 30 days ago
    Thanks so much, John! Always appreciate your guidance. 

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    Rebecca Vigeant
    Director, Gift Processing
    401.874.4786
    73 Upper College Road | Kingston, RI 02881





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