Gift Acceptance Policy Template

Protect What Matters. Give with Confidence.

This ready-to-customize Gift Acceptance Policy helps your nonprofit manage donations with clarity, consistency, and care. It sets the stage for responsible giving—so you can welcome support while safeguarding your mission and values.

Made for Nonprofits That Want to Do Giving Right

Whether you're preparing for your first big campaign or updating your policies, this tool gives you a solid foundation.

What’s Inside:

• Customizable Policy Template – Easily tailor to fit your organization’s goals and values

• Covers All Major Gift Types – Cash, securities, property, in-kind donations, and more

• Compliance-Friendly – Designed with IRS standards and nonprofit best practices in mind

• Clear Acceptance Guidelines – Know when to accept, decline, or redirect a gift

• Risk Awareness – Helps you spot and manage potential red flags before they become issues

Why It Helps:

• Protects your nonprofit – Avoid legal or ethical pitfalls with built-in safeguards

• Builds donor trust – Show supporters you manage gifts with intention and integrity

• Simplifies decisions – Create a consistent, board-backed process for evaluating donations

• Saves time – Skip the guesswork and start with a strong, pre-built framework

• Supports good governance – Equip your board to make thoughtful, informed choices

Perfect For:

• New nonprofits drafting their first gift policy

• Established orgs updating outdated procedures

• Teams gearing up for major fundraising or capital campaigns

Because managing gifts well isn’t just smart—it’s essential to your mission.

Note: Every nonprofit is different. Be sure to have your legal counsel review this policy to ensure it aligns with your local laws and organizational structure.