Overview
This article guides you through how to make an anonymous donation using the online giving form. You’ll learn what it means to give anonymously, what to expect in the process, and how to manage your anonymous gifts.
Why This Matters
Anonymous giving offers a way to be generous without sharing your identity with the church or organization. It’s a private, intentional option that supports your desire for discretion while ensuring your donation still reaches its intended destination.
At a Glance
- Anonymous gifts will not appear on your year-end tax statement.
- Your personal information is kept private from the organization but is still used securely for payment processing.
- You’ll receive a confirmation receipt after giving—print or save it for your records.
- You can schedule recurring anonymous gifts and view them in your donor portal.
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Anonymous gifts are clearly marked in your donation history.
Video Overview
Steps
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Start Your Gift
- Go to the Give Now Form on your Ministry's Website and enter your donation amount.
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Check the Box to Give Anonymously
- Select the checkbox that says “I want to give anonymously.”
- A small information icon (ⓘ) explains that your identity won’t be shared with the church.
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💡 What does this mean?
Clicking this box ensures your donation is anonymous to the organization. Your identity is only retained for payment processing and record-keeping by Ministry Brands.
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Agree to Anonymous Giving Terms
- A popup will appear titled “Giving Anonymously.”
- You’ll be informed that:
- Your gift won’t show on year-end tax statements.
- Your information won’t be shared with the institution.
- Ministry Brands retains your info in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
- ✅ Check the box to confirm your understanding, then click Continue Anonymously.
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Complete the Donation Form
- Select:
- Fund (e.g., Tithes and Offerings, Missions)
- Frequency (one-time or recurring)
- Payment method (Card, ACH, PayPal, Google Pay, or Venmo)
- 📝 You can choose to cover the administrative fee by checking the box near the bottom—this helps the full amount go to the ministry.
- Select:
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Submit Your Gift
- Click Submit!
- You’ll see a confirmation page and a prompt to view your receipt.
- 📌 Important: You will not receive an email receipt for anonymous gifts, so please print or save the confirmation screen for your records.
- SAVE Your Receipt!
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✅ Your Receipt Will Look Like This:
Important Notes
- Even though you’re giving anonymously, your donation will still be securely processed and tracked under your donor account.
- You can view your anonymous donations in your giving history, even though they won’t be attributed to your name on the church side.
- Be sure to print your receipt on the confirmation screen, especially if you’d like a record for your personal use or if there was an issue with your gift and you need to let the administrator at your ministry identify the gift.
Troubleshooting
- Didn’t see the anonymous option? Ensure the administrator turned Anonymous Donation on this Giving Form.
- Gift not showing in history? Anonymous gifts appear in your account but may not be visible on tax documents or statements—check the History tab instead.
FAQ
Q: Will I receive a tax statement for my anonymous gifts?
A: No. Because the church or organization cannot see your identity, these gifts are not included on year-end tax statements.
Q: Can I schedule recurring anonymous gifts?
A: Yes! You can set up a recurring gift and manage it anytime from the Scheduled tab in your donor account.
Q: How will I know if my anonymous gift went through?
A: You’ll see a confirmation screen after submitting and receive a receipt. You can also view it under your History tab—marked as an “Anonymous Gift.”
Q: Is my information truly private?
A: Yes. Your identity is not shared with the organization, but your payment info is stored securely with Ministry Brands to process and manage your donation.
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