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Gifts-In-Kind

Gifts-In-Kind is a phrase used in the fundraising world to mean actual donated items given instead of cash. Think of it as a one sided barter system where the non-profit gets many of the benefits without having to dip into their cash reserves for needed items to operate their organization.

Gifts-In-Kind generally refers to smaller items like office supplies, older electronics or computers, or other items that are no longer useful by a donor, but are still functional and serviceable by the non-profit organization. These items are usually donated by larger businesses, because of the substantial tax benefits for their charity, but may come from smaller businesses or individuals.

There are hundreds of millions of dollars available to non-profits in this manner. It is well worth the effort that is put out in time and resources to investigate further. Why pay for something if you can get it for free.

Gifts In Kind International states that "$350 million in computer technology, office products and supplies, personal care products, clothing, educational materials, emergency supplies, construction and building materials, furniture, appliances and other critically needed materials are donated by thousands of generous corporations, including 30 percent of the Fortune 500 companies".

Gifts In Kind International helps with the donation of products and services to needy organizations. They help link companies and their in-kind resources to a network of more than 50,000 nonprofit organizations around the world.

LINKS

CompuMentor -- Gifts of Software

Computers for Schools

Dell Computer Gifts In Kind

Gifts In Kind International

Microsoft -- Community Affairs -- Giving Programs

NAEIR.org

The Used Computer Mall

Low Costing

Software, Hardware and Services

While gifts-in-kind are almost totally free products from major suppliers you can also find some great buys from computer related products offered at below cost to nonprofit organizations. Here are some of the suppliers of these low costing software products, computer hardware, and computer services.

Consistent Computer Bargains

Charity Advantage

Publications

IRS Publication 1771 -- Charitable Contributions-Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements

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