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Q: A donor gave me cash. What do I do?

A: First, remember to thank them! Then see if they are able to give online or by check. If they can't...

  • Go somewhere you can get a money order. If you go to the post office, 7- Eleven, Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Walmart, Amscot, etc. and if you have a check, you will need to first deposit the check into your bank account and then pay for the money order with cash or a debit card. If you go to your bank with a check, you will need to deposit the check into your own account and get a money order or cashier's check, depending on the amount.
  • There will typically be a small fee for the money order, but make sure the money order amount is for the same amount that the donor gave and pay the fee yourself. You may submit a reimbursement for the fee.
  • Have them give you a money order made out to Reliant Mission, or you may write "Reliant Mission" in the Pay To space. There may also be a space to add in Reliant's address as well (11002 Lake Hart Dr., Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32832).
  • In the From or Sender space, write the donor's name and address.
  • In the memo section, write your Reliant Mission Fund Number.
  • If there is a signature spot on the front of the money order, sign there. Do not sign the back of the money order.
  • Tear off the receipt and keep it in case your money order gets lost.

Complete and print a New Promise Form on Toolbox, select the Notify Gift Services button, and mail the money order to Reliant. 

Q: If it's a small amount of cash, can I just keep it?

A: No. Any amount of cash needs to be converted to a money order and sent to Reliant. 

Q: What if the donor says they don't want me to send it to Reliant?

A: You can say something like, "Thank you so much for you generosity. As a missionary with Reliant, I need to send any donations I receive to Reliant. This helps ensure integrity regarding donations, as well as keeps us in good standing with the IRS."  If they really don't want you to, you can send it in as an anonymous gift.

Q: Will the donor's cash gift be tax-exempt?

A: Yes, it will be tax-exempt if you include their information with the money order.

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5 Comments

  1. Unknown User (ed.courtney@reliant.org)

    Mike Swann Kathy Zellinger Can you review this and let me know of any additions you can think of?

  2. Kathy Zellinger

    Unknown User (ed.courtney@reliant.org), looks good. 

  3. Amber Blais

    Is this page ready to be published Deborah Kennedy?

  4. Karl Koemmpel

    Mike Swann I was just asked about the process if someone wants to give cash but not their home address?

  5. Mike Swann

    Karl Koemmpel - Jenni Saniuk has been working on these types of pages recently, but in general, they can take it, get a money order, and send it as an anonymous gift.