Anonymous Donation
Use this process to record a donation while keeping the donor’s name anonymous on the event site.
💡 Good to Know: If a guest donates through the event site, they can select to remain anonymous themselves—no action needed from you
⚠️ Important: As tempting as it might be, Do NOT create a fake “Anonymous” guest—this will prevent proper receipts, donor tracking, and reporting
1. Create or Locate Guest Record
Either:
- Verify the guest is in the system by finding them in the All supporters list
- Create a new supporter: Click the Add Contact button and enter the guest info using their real name and information
2. Enter the Donation
Sell the donation using:
a. Bid Number (for event night)
b. Guest Name (for pre-event)
Use this guide if needed: https://maxgiving.helpscoutdocs.com/article/59-entering-winning-bids-item-sales-or-donations
3. Go to Donations Pledged
- Locate the donation in the list
- Click the edit pencil icon on the right
4. Edit Donation Popup
- Select Change How Donor Is Recognized
- Enter Anonymous in the text box
- Click Submit Changes
5. Save Changes
- Click Save
⚠️ Important: This updates display only—the donation will still be tied to the correct guest record
💡 Good to Know: You can also use this feature to display donations as “In Memory Of” or any custom recognition name
Printable Quick Help Guide:
(see below for printing instructions)
How to Print This Guide
- Right-click on the image of the guide
- Select Save Image As…
- Save the file to your computer
- Open the saved image
- Click Print (or use Ctrl + P / Command + P)
💡 Good to Know
For best results, print using Full Page or Fit to Page settings to ensure proper sizing and clarity.