Goodwill Donation Receipt Template
A Goodwill donation receipt is the written record of an in-kind or monetary donation to Goodwill Industries.
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It includes important information about the contribution, including the donor’s contact information, the donation’s description (in-kind) or the amount (monetary), and the donation date. Monetary donations receive donation receipts via email or physical mail. In-kind donations receipt donation receipts immediately when the donor delivers the donation.
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What is Goodwill?
Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides employment placement services, job training programs, and local community outreach for job seekers. It’s based out of Rockville, MD, and is present in fourteen (14) countries, including the U.S. and Canada. Goodwill hosts a network of 155 autonomous community organizations and over 3,200 retail stores selling donated goods. 82% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Goodwill location.
How to Donate (4 Steps)
Step 1: Select Recipient (Local or National)
Visit Goodwill’s online donation portal. Enter the donor’s zip code to find a local Goodwill to support, or select “Make a National Financial Donation” donate to Goodwill’s national fund. 
Step 2: Choose the Amount
Select whether the donation will be one-time or monthly. Then select or enter the donation amount. Confirm if the gift is in honor of another person, then click “Next.” 
Step 3: Information
Enter the donor’s name, email, and address. Click “Next.” 
Step 4a: Payment (Card)
Select the “Card” payment method. Enter the credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing zip code. Decide whether to save the donor’s information for future donations and add the suggested funds to cover the processing fee for Goodwill. Then click “Donate” to complete the gift. The donor will receive a Goodwill donation receipt by email. 
Step 4b: Payment (Bank Transfer)
Select the “Bank Transfer” payment method. Login or create a Plaid account to process the donation. Decide whether to save the donor’s information for future contributions and whether to add the suggested funds to cover the processing fee for Goodwill. Then click “Donate” to complete the gift. The donor will receive a Goodwill donation receipt by email. 
Other Ways to Donate
In-Kind Donations Donate new and gently used clothing, accessories, and household items to any local Goodwill Donation Center. Goodwill’s retail shops sell the items and use the money to fund local Goodwill programs. In 2021, Goodwill’s in-kind donors diverted more than 3 billion pounds of usable goods from landfills. Volunteer Goodwill accepts volunteers that can help people build professional and technical skills, find jobs, build careers, and strengthen finances. Companies can also partner with Goodwill to provide volunteer opportunities to their employees. Find a local Goodwill center to learn about local community-based volunteer options.
Where Do the Donations Go?
Goodwill’s primary mission is to help people find jobs. In 2021, over 123,000 people received job placements with assistance from their local Goodwill organization. Goodwill’s services include all of the following:
- Career planning services;
- Childcare;
- Credential and degree resources;
- Financial advising;
- Interview practice;
- Job search assistance;
- Job skills training;
- Professional attire;
- Resume services; and
- Transportation services.
In May 2021, Goodwill started the Rising Together initiative in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19. It is a five (5) year strategic initiative bringing together global industry and philanthropic leaders and Fortune 50 companies to provide job training programs, childcare, and transportation services to those affected economically by COVID-19.