Make a Donation in Someone's Name
Making a donation in someone’s name is a meaningful way to honor a special person in your life. This type of charitable gift can celebrate a birthday, holiday, milestone or other special occasion while helping children in need.
When you make a donation in someone’s name to Save the Children, you can dedicate your gift to a person you care about and include a personalized message. Learn how to make an honorary donation, when to give one and how we notify the person you’re honoring.
All benefactors can trust that their online donations are safe and secure. Please note, cards can only be sent to U.S. addresses.
How to Make a Donation in Someone's Name
Making a donation in honor of someone to Save the Children is simple. When you donate online, you can dedicate your gift to someone special and add a personalized message.
Make an Honorary Donation Online
- Select the "Dedicate your donation" checkbox
- Enter the honoree's name
- Select from "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" for the Gift Type
- Select the Gift Notification Type - you can choose from sending an eCard, a paper card or no card at all
- Enter the details of the person to be notified with your card
- Add a dedication message
- Choose an amount to donate
- Complete your secure online donation
When Make a Donation in Someone’s Honor
You can make a donation in someone’s honor for almost any occasion. Common reasons to give an honorary gift include:
- Birthdays
- Holidays
- Mother's Day and Father's Day
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Teacher or mentor appreciation
- Retirement or workplace recognition
- Graduations and other milestones
- In lieu of traditional gifts
- To say thank you
What Is a Donation in Someone’s Name?
A donation in someone’s name is a charitable gift made on behalf of another person. It is often called an honorary donation, donation in honor of someone or a gift in someone’s name. Instead of giving the person a traditional gift, you make a charitable donation and dedicate it to them.
Donation in Honor of Someone vs. Donation in Memory of Someone
A donation in honor of someone celebrates a person or special occasion, such as a birthday, wedding, milestone or thank-you. A donation in memory of someone commemorates a loved one who has died and honors their legacy by supporting a cause they may have cared about.
Whether you’re celebrating someone special or remembering a loved one, your gift can help Save the Children put children first.