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We are having issues with donors who wish to pay for memberships utilizing foundation money or donor directed funds.  How do you all address these situations?  


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Jennifer Ross
Director of Development
Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston SC
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It happens from time to time for us too. I generally treat it the same as if the funds came from an individual--make the taxable component known in an acknowledgment letter and leave it at that. Its up to the foundation to ensure they report it correctly.

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Robin Sarratt
Vice President
LancasterHistory.org
Lancaster PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-23-2017 03:31 PM
From: Zinnia Willits
Subject: Fundraising Question

We are having issues with donors who wish to pay for memberships utilizing foundation money or donor directed funds.  How do you all address these situations?  


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Jennifer Ross
Director of Development
Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston SC
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We allow this as well, even for memberships. However, pay close attention to the fine print. I had two members waive any goods or services, i.e. guest pass, in return for 100% tax deductible as dictated by the donor directed fund.

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Shannon Stout
Membership Manager
Museum of the American Revolution
Philadelphia PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-23-2017 03:31 PM
From: Zinnia Willits
Subject: Fundraising Question

We are having issues with donors who wish to pay for memberships utilizing foundation money or donor directed funds.  How do you all address these situations?  


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Jennifer Ross
Director of Development
Gibbes Museum of Art
Charleston SC
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