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Donor communication and receipts

Automates donor communication and receipt generation from donation intake through follow-up messaging to strengthen donor relationships and ensure tax compliance. Streamlines the entire donor experience while maintaining detailed records for operational and tax purposes.

Workflow Trigger

Donor completes donation drop-off at thrift store location

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Donation drop-off completed

    Donor information and donation details are captured at the intake desk using the POS system. Basic donation inventory and donor contact information is recorded.

  2. 2
    Action

    Create donor profile record

    Donor information is automatically synced to the donor management system and a new profile is created or existing profile is updated. Donation history and preferences are maintained.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Check receipt request preference

    System determines if donor requested a tax-deductible receipt and their preferred delivery method (email, print, or mail). Routes to appropriate receipt generation process.

  4. 4
    Action

    Generate tax-deductible receipt

    Automated receipt is created with donation details, fair market value estimates, and IRS compliance language. Receipt is formatted according to donor's preferred delivery method.

  5. 5
    Action

    Send personalized thank you

    Customized thank you message is sent to donor via their preferred communication channel. Message includes receipt attachment if requested and information about donation impact.

  6. 6
    Action

    Schedule follow-up engagement

    Automated follow-up sequence is triggered to maintain donor relationship through newsletters, donation reminders, and special event invitations. Timeline is based on donation frequency and value.

  7. 7
    Output

    Complete donor communication cycle

    All donor communications are logged and receipt delivery is confirmed. Donor satisfaction survey is optionally sent and next engagement touchpoint is scheduled.

Outputs

  • Tax-compliant donation receipt delivered
  • Donor profile updated with latest interaction
  • Follow-up engagement sequence activated
  • Donation transaction recorded in accounting system

Key Metrics

  • Donor retention rate
  • Receipt delivery success rate
  • Average time from donation to receipt delivery
  • Donor satisfaction score
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