About this template
Made with boards, foundations and award committees in mind, this Benefactor Certificate helps you thank volunteers for their time without starting from a blank page. Look closely and you will notice a fine border and a bold band of colour, set off by Sorts Mill Goudy lettering in charcoal grey. You will also find it under Awards & Competitions on CerShare.
Suggested wording
Copy one of these lines into the certificate, then replace the words in brackets.
For [Name]: [Hours] community service hours completed with care and good humour.
Presented to [Name] for giving time, energy and kindness to [Cause].
Presented with gratitude to [Name] by everyone at [Organisation].
How to customise it
You can rewrite the whole certificate, or keep the sample wording and just change the names. Colours are yours to change: try Portland Stone, or match your own brand colours. Choose A4, US Letter or A3, in landscape or portrait, and the layout rearranges itself to fit. Fonts can be swapped too; the defaults are Sorts Mill Goudy and Crimson Pro. Add your logo, a crest or a photo and drag it into place.
Printing tips
Heavy matte or parchment paper gives it the weight of an official document. Print one copy on plain paper first to check the spelling and the margins. Sign it in blue or black ink once it is printed for a personal touch.
