Donation
Donating
noun, verbal noun
If you draw near someone and attach some stuff to them, you're making a donation. They get to keep it, after all.
寄付 means donating money, goods, or resources, usually for a charitable purpose.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
もしよろしければワニカニに寄付をお願いできますか。
If possible, may I ask you for a donation to WaniKani?
毎年少しだけ、母校へお金を寄付しています。
I contribute a little money to my alma mater every year.
このサイトは、寄付金で運営しているものなんです。
This site is run through donations.
金持ちが多額の寄付をするのは、節税のためだよ。
Wealthy people make large donations mainly for tax-saving purposes.