It could also make public the names of the donors, who now give anonymously.

But there are still many people who give anonymously because of the old mandate.

Many of the same people making announced large gifts also give anonymously, and I don't try to ferret those out.

The Rose family has a tradition of giving anonymously and later disclosing their gift.

"Tons of people gave anonymously in Hefty bags," she added.

After his death, it was revealed that he had anonymously given millions of dollars to Buffalo charities over the years.

The Davises' first gift, $1.2 million, to the school, which began as an experimental program, was given anonymously in 1972.

Besides refusing to make donations, one way to limit such calls and letters is to give anonymously.

"How can such an order be given anonymously?"

You can give anonymously - your chosen charity doesn't need to know your details.