My aunt will be celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary in January 2008. In lieu of gifts, she's requesting invitees to make a donation to her favorite charities. My question is - do I make out my gift check in her name or do I put the organization's name on the check?
Oh the celebration will be in the Philippines and I'm here in the States (and won't be attending) so I'm sending my gift check either by mail or through a another relative who'll be attending said affair.
Thanks for your help.
2007-11-02 15:49:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
That will depend on your Aunt's wishes. She should make it known whom to address the cheques to.
If she does not say how, you should address the cheques to her, presuming that you all know she is given a free hand in dividing the total collections depending on the needs of the different charities she supports.
2007-11-04 20:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by boyplakwatsa.com 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You can still write both your aunt name and the organization's name on it. But since she requested it that all gifts be donated to her favorite charities, then have the organization's name be on it. And if you plan to mail or hand carry you gift, just put it inside an envelope with an enclosed notes or a simple letter for your aunt. Sure thing, she will be happy knowing that you still care for them even you're away...:)
2007-11-02 23:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by 黒いサファイア/Black Sapphire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can donate directly to the charity in her name. Most charities will have a thank you card or some kind of acknowledgement letter that they will give you after they receive your donation. You can send that along with a card from you wishing her a happy anniversary
2007-11-05 00:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sleep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you answered your own question. You said that she requested the invitees to to a donation to her favorite charities, not to herself. I like the first answer, too. You can tell her in the card that you made the donation, but you needn't say how much the donation was for. In fact, I think I'd advise against it. Too much and it seems like you are bragging, too little and you seem cheap, and different people have different ideas of what cheap would be anyway.
2007-11-02 22:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. WD 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The practical thing to do, would be to send/deliver your duly signed check, to your Aunt - with the amount also filled-in, while leaving only the Payee's name blank.
...You can mention, in an enclosed note that ''As all the favorite charities which you have listed seem equally needy and deserving, I am unable to make a choice among them. So, I am happy to leave that decision in your capable hands : Kindly fill-in the most suitable recipients' name as the Payees, in the gift check - and please present it to them !''
...Your aunt will definitely be pleased, to be thus additionally presented with the opportunity to make an appropriate decision.
:-)
2007-11-03 02:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by Nanda 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You should donate directly to the charity in her honor, in her name. And send her a nice card stating that you have done so.
2007-11-02 22:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by sreshowtime 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. The check/money order should be made out to the charity but you can still send her the check so she can personally deliver it to the charity.
2007-11-02 23:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Joy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you already have your answer girl. issue the check to your aunt's favorite charitable institution then send the check to her and she can just give it them personally. i think she's a kind lady who visits these place and it would make her happy to bring your gift that would help a lot of people.
2007-11-02 23:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by OuzieM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋