Donation/dəʊˈneɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Charity Use Usually associated with support for a charity or nonprofit; implies a willingness to help. She set up a donation page for the animal shelter. Pro Tip 2/3Voluntary Nature A donation is given without expecting anything back; it is not a trade. The donations for the disaster relief are completely voluntary. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Value People often donate to causes they have personal connections with. After recovering from illness, he made a donation to the hospital.