Non-profit invoice template
As the operator of a non-profit business you have important work to do advancing your cause – so don’t get caught up in time consuming day-to-day tasks like invoicing. We have a great selection of beautifully designed non-profit invoice templates that you can customize for donations or for any goods or services you provide. Available in Word, Excel, PDF, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, these invoice templates help you save time on administrative tasks so you can get back to making the world a better place!
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Non-profit donations
Whether you are helping people here at home or overseas, this invoice can be easily tailored for all those amazing donors who help you keep your operation running. Save time on invoicing their donations with this easy to use invoice template.
Corporate donations
No matter how big or small the corporate donation is – this free invoice template is flexible enough to capture all the details, plus the necessary income tax receipt information. Add lines to describe all the details.
Regular donors
Don’t waste your energy creating a new invoice for your loyal donors each time they contribute to your cause. Use your time to continue your great work. Just download, customize and use this invoice template for all your repeat donors.
Special fund-raising events
This invoice template is perfect for special fund-raising or public awareness events. It can be modified for different types of activities, such as bike rides or marathons. Never lose track of donations with this organized, professional template.
Special merchandise
If you also sell branded merchandise such as t-shirts and coffee mugs to raise money for your cause – this invoice template is just what you need. It can be easily customized to invoice for any of your great branded items.
Alternatives to using non-profit invoice templates
Make your non-profit cause even more successful by finding out more about what Wave can offer you. Save time and take even more work off your hands by trying our free automated invoicing and accounting.
Why non-profit companies should send professional invoices
Your funding comes in a variety of ways, from individual donors, to governments and corporations. That means you need an invoice that captures all the relevant information, including tax receipt information, for all your different types of donors.
No cookie-cutter invoice will do – you need one that can be flexible, but at the same time doesn’t take up lots of your valuable time. By clearly outlining the donation details with an easy-to-use, professional invoice template, you’ll make running your non-profit company that much easier.
Your invoices should also reflect the great work your company does. Every touch point with your donors should reflect your image and reputation in your particular field.
Once you've downloaded your free invoice template, you'll need to customize it to fit your specific business. Here are the 10 key things to include on your invoice:
- Title and Description: Name the project and briefly describe what type of work your client is being invoiced for.
- Company Details: Add your company name, address, phone number, and logo to the top-right corner.
- Customer Details: Under "Bill To", add your customer's name, address, and contact information.
- Invoice Number: Include a unique invoice number to help you track down this invoice in the future. You can format this based on sequence and customer. For example, if you're sending your very first customer their first invoice, the invoice number could be 001-001.
- Dates: Include the date when your invoice has been issued and the date when payment is due.
- Line Item: Add individual line items for each unique good or service you provided. For each line item, include a brief description, quantity, individual unit price, and total price.
- Subtotal: Add up the subtotal of your goods or services, before tax has been applied.
- Tax: Indicate the tax rate applied to the subtotal. This is legally required to provide on invoices, and your rate may differ depending on where you run your business.
- Total: Outline the total amount due from the customer, after tax.
- Notes: Include any additional info your customer should know, including terms of service and payment terms (for example, payments are due 30 days after the invoice has been issued).
What should be included on an invoice for a non-profit company
You work hard for your cause, whether it is helping the homeless, protecting the environment, or making sure local kids get a proper breakfast. Follow these simple steps to make sure your donation invoices work hard for you too.
- Browse through our wide range of non-profit invoice templates in several beautiful designs and colors
- Select the one that fits in with your cause, and download the invoice template in the format you use, such as Word, Excel, PDF, Google Docs, or Google Sheets. It’s free!
- Insert your non-profit business name, along with your address, phone number, and email address
- Add in your beautiful logo, website address, and any other graphics that help promote your cause
- Insert the donor’s name and all contact information required for a tax receipt
- Generate a unique invoice number and add it on
- Put in the invoice date, and if appropriate, the date the donation is due
- List all the details for the pledge or donation amount. If this invoice is for merchandise, add in the price per item
- Add lines to make sure the invoice covers all the details of the donation, such as a one-time donation, or a regular, monthly contribution
- Calculate the total donation and any merchandise that may be subject to tax, and enter the total
- Include the methods of payment you accept
- As a non-profit organization, you rely on the generosity and continued dedication of your donors, so always add a “thank you” and a personal note for how important this donation is to your cause
- Save a copy for your records – and send the invoice to the donor
When is the right time to send an invoice to your non-profit donor?
It’s best to send an invoice for a donation right away. If the donation is broken up over time, or for monthly or quarterly contributions, you should send out the invoices accordingly. If the invoice is for merchandise, it should be given out along with the order, or send ahead of time for pre-payment if it is a large order.
Quick invoicing tips for non-profit organizations
Include a ‘donation due’ date
Don’t be shy about following up
Add to your accepted methods of payment
Keep a record of donations with numbered invoices
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