Though payment may not be cash, it is important to process gifts in-kind in Theatre Manager for tacking and tax receipt purposes. There is a special built-in payment method to accomplish this. Follow these steps to add a gift in-kind record:
Add a new donation for the perceived value of the gift
- Follow the standard donation entry steps to create a new donation record
- Enter the appraised amount of the item(s) or service(s) in the Donation Amount
Take Payment
- Click the Payment button to go the Payment Screen
- Select Gift In Kind from the Payment Method dropdown
- Enter a description of the Gift In Kind, Appraiser's Name, and Appraiser's Address
- This information may be required for auditing purposes
- Close the order
Payment Screen >> Details Tab
The gift in kind donation will now appear in all places that a regular donation does.