posting a handwritten signature

[songbird331]

In contributions, is there a way to show a handwritten signature at the bottom of contribution statements where the Treasurer doesn't have to hand write each statement? Like copying and pasting or some other way?

[NeilZ]

In contributions, is there a way to show a handwritten signature at the bottom of contribution statements where the Treasurer doesn't have to hand write each statement? Like copying and pasting or some other way?

Unfortunately, no.

I take it that you're in Canada ?? This is one of the most requested additions. I suspect that this is something already on the 'wishlist' for version 12, whenever it comes out.

That said, Canadian regulations do say the receipts must be signed by someone who is authorized by the charity to accept donations. A liberal reading of this could mean that the church can have more than one authorized person.

[songbird331]

No, we are not in Canada. Just thought it would be easier to copy/paste their signature to put in the contribution statements. It wouldn't be any different than if they had a 'stamp' of their signature. Yes, please put on the wishlist.

[NeilZ]

No, we are not in Canada. Just thought it would be easier to copy/paste their signature to put in the contribution statements. It wouldn't be any different than if they had a 'stamp' of their signature. Yes, please put on the wishlist.

FWIW ... there is no requirement by the IRS that anyone needs to sign the statement, all that needs to be shown is that there is something that identifies the charity/church sending the statement. The other thing that is mandatory is a statement something like this:

This Contribution Statement satisfies the IRS requirement for a written receipt of contributions: The First Presbyterian Church of Wherever states that the contributor has only received intangible religious benefit in exchange for their contributions, and no goods or services have been provided.