What’s the Difference Between a Receipt and a Thank You Letter?

In Chabad Suite, both Receipts and Thank You Letters are used to acknowledge donations — but they serve different purposes and are used in different ways.

Receipt

A receipt is a formal acknowledgment of a specific contribution.

  • Usually sent automatically after each payment or event registration
  • Covers one contribution at a time
  • Includes basic payment info
  • Message is typically brief and general
  • Used mainly for recordkeeping and tax purposes

Sample of a Receipt

Sample of a Receipt

 

Thank You Letter

A thank you letter is a more personalized message of appreciation.

  • Usually sent manually
  • Can include multiple donations (e.g. quarterly or year-end summary)
  • Template is fully customizable
  • Can be filtered by donation type, date range, or campaign
  • Usually used for Year-end receipt

Sample of a Thank You Letter

Sample of a Thank You Letter