Is a donation to someone or something not required and completely voluntary?

Zbeckabee

do·na·tion   /doʊˈneɪʃən/ Show Spelled [doh-ney-shuhn] Show IPA –noun 1. an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution. 2. a gift, as to a fund; contribution. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/donation However, there is such a thing as "mandatory" donation: In some cases, rabbinic authorities believe that organ donation may be mandatory, whereas a minority opinion considers any donation of a live organ as forbidden. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_donation Nov 07 10, 11:03 PM

Baloo55th

Some voluntary first aid organisations charge fees for covering large or commercial events, but ask for a 'donation' for small or very good cause ones. The amount of the donation is open, unlike the fees which are on a fixed list. If it's a fund raising event, the donation is expected; if not, and only two members are needed, it can be overlooked. (Source: helping with the paperwork...) Nov 08 10, 6:31 AM