It is important to establish formal donor acknowledgement and stewardship processes. While some giving levels might result in an automated gift confirmation email with a receipt, there are times when a nonprofit should send a separate, personalized thank you note to a donor. These internal parameters should be set by your team. For example, if a donor contributes a $500 gift, a separate handwritten thank you note should be sent by the development team immediately in addition to a tax receipt. Or, perhaps donors who contribute $1,000 or more get a call from your Executive Director/CEO.