Contribution vs. Donation

Contributionnoun

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

Contributionnoun

An amount of money given toward something.

Contributionnoun

The act of contributing.

Contributionnoun

The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Contributionnoun

The act of contributing.

Contributionnoun

That which is contributed; - either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.

Contributionnoun

An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.

Contributionnoun

Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.

Contributionnoun

any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor;

Contributionnoun

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

Contributionnoun

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

Contributionnoun

an amount of money contributed;

Contributionnoun

a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

Donationnoun

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

Donationnoun

The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Donationnoun

The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Donationnoun

That which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift.

Donationnoun

The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift.

Donationnoun

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

Donationnoun

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

Donation

A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including money, alms, services, or goods such as clothing, toys, food, or vehicles.