Charity, anonymous or not?

[LaceCurtains]

A lot of people I know have started doing a Just Giving for their birthdays or sometimes to commemorate a deceased relative. Some of them I donate to, some I don't. It will depend what the charity is, how close I am to the individual and how I feel about the reason the charity is close to their heart.

When I do support I usually do it generously and anonymously. I do this because I've always felt charity should be done quietly and also becuase I don't want to seem pretentious if I'm giving more than others.

A couple of things have made me wonder if I'm doing the right thing:

• One friend was quite upset that I hadn't supported her, when in actual fact I had.
• Apparently donating and sharing that fact is one of the best ways to improve the overall fundraising.

I don't mind the person running the campaign knowing what I've given, I'd like them to feel supported but I don't like the idea of all our friends seeing what I gave too.

I am very uncomfortable with the idea of widely sharing the fact that I have given.

What do you do?

I don't like to advertise what I donate, but would it be a possibility to make 2 donations, one in your name and one anonymous?

I always give anonymously. Happy to share my information with the person asking for donations, but not with anyone else thanks.

I'm with you. Although if it was a death I'd mention in my sympathy card that I'd donated just not on the just giving page.

Personally I like to do it anonymously. You can always post your name but keep the amount hidden, therefore showing the fundraiser you support their cause.

@LaceCurtains Firstly, your friend is a grabby CF! Secondly as PP said I think you can hide the amount but show your name.

Grabby, for asking for charitable donations instead of a birthday gift?