make a donation
idiom
: to give something to help a person, a cause, etc. : make a contribution
Would you like to make a donation to the library fund?
make a donation of food
Examples of make a donation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, well wishers make a donation to the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
Renee Tajima-Peña, a senior faculty member, stood in a line outside Royce Hall to make a donation for the protesters: solar phone chargers, a poncho, some respirators.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
In lieu of flowers, Wade’s obituary asked for support via the family’s GoFundMe page, or to make a donation to Temple Beth El or another charity in his memory.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2024
Fans can make a donation to the organization while purchasing tickets.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2024
The Gold Dragon Bruce Lee cupcakes are available nationwide and regardless of sales, Sprinkles will make a donation to the foundation.
—Jennifer Tanaka, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2024
To make a donation or learn more about the initiative, visit https://foundation.fhda.edu.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
Anyone interested can make a donation online or create their own fundraiser.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
To make a donation, volunteer or register, visit stjude.org/walkrun.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
Renee Tajima-Peña, a senior faculty member, stood in a line outside Royce Hall to make a donation for the protesters: solar phone chargers, a poncho, some respirators.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
In lieu of flowers, Wade’s obituary asked for support via the family’s GoFundMe page, or to make a donation to Temple Beth El or another charity in his memory.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2024
Fans can make a donation to the organization while purchasing tickets.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2024
The Gold Dragon Bruce Lee cupcakes are available nationwide and regardless of sales, Sprinkles will make a donation to the foundation.
—Jennifer Tanaka, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2024
To make a donation or learn more about the initiative, visit https://foundation.fhda.edu.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
Anyone interested can make a donation online or create their own fundraiser.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
To make a donation, volunteer or register, visit stjude.org/walkrun.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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