Charitable Giving Terms

noun a one-tenth part of something, especially income, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or charity

• Tithing is the act of giving a portion of one's income to support the church.
• My grandma always talks about tithing and how important it is to give back.
• Some people think tithing is just a way for the church to make money.
• In a figurative sense, tithing can also refer to giving back to the community in a broader sense.

noun an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

adjective describing an organization or business that does not make a profit for its owners

• The non-profit organization focuses on providing free education to underprivileged children.
• I volunteer at a non-profit that helps rescue abandoned animals.
• My friend started a cool non-profit that supports local artists.
• Her heart is like a non-profit, always giving without expecting anything in return.

noun Micro-donation is a compound noun formed by combining 'micro' (meaning small) and 'donation' (meaning a gift or contribution).

adjective Some people prefer to make micro-donations instead of larger, one-time donations.

• Many non-profit organizations rely on micro-donations to fund their projects.
• I like to make small micro-donations to causes I care about.
• Hey, want to pitch in for a micro-donation to help out?
• Giving a little bit here and there can add up to a significant micro-donation over time.