Some patrons may want to make a donation, but remain anonymous. This can be done easily in Theatre Manager by changing the Program Name for the specific donation. To create an anonymous donation, use the following steps:
Open the patron window
- Use the Contact List to locate and open the desired patron record
- Go to the Patron Donation Tab
![Patron Donation Tab](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/2f23a9391ef4e25600.png)
Patron Donation Tab
![alt="Patron](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/2f23a9391ef4e25600.png)
Start a new donation
- Click the New button
![New Button](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/e0b5c882007232b800.png)
New Button
![alt="New](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/e0b5c882007232b800.png)
Enter the details of the donation
- On the blank Donation Details Tab, enter the donation details:
- Select the appropriate Campaign
- Select the correct Solicitor
- Enter the correct Source (Donation Type) (usually
Donation (gift)
) - Enter the total donation Amount
- Select the appropriate Receipt Option
- Change the default Program Name to
Anonymous
- If you want this donor to be recognized under a specific letter in a program listing report, alter the Sort Name accordingly
![Donation Detail Window](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/cc113151d6c0746700.png)
Donation Detail Window
![alt="Donation](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/cc113151d6c0746700.png)
Proceed to the *Payment Screen*
- Click the Payment button
![Payment Button](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/d161e956d9b03fb900.png)
Payment Button
![alt="Payment](https://manual.theatremanager.com/processed_images/d161e956d9b03fb900.png)