Tracking In-kind Donations

Tracking In-kind Donations

In-kind donations (a.k.a gifts in kind) refer to the monetary value of donated goods or services. Another organization, business or an individual may provide in-kind contributions.

Examples of in-kind gifts:

  • Goods: such as art supplies, furniture, paper, computers, food, building materials etc

  • Services: meeting or office space, construction or building labor, and administrative/financial support

  • Expertise: bookkeeping and/or accounting services; legal, tax, or business advice; or marketing, search engine optimization, or social media development

Step-by-step guide

Typically, you will setup in-kind revenue and expense accounts that mirror the types of donations your organization receives

 

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