Noting the donation amount

[roselange]

I work in a non-profit. My client base also works in-house, as we are a job-readiness program.  They actually earn $, though not a lot, but are quite mentally viable.  At any rate, one of the managers was collecting $$ today from everyone for a food pantry initiative for the holidays (Not related to our program).  A very nice gesture, but he was making a note of the donation amount.  I have no idea why.  But it struck me as odd and, frankly, inappropriate.  I volunteer 20-30 hours per week and personally feel I do enough for my community.  I didn't mind donating a couple bucks, but I DID mind that he made a note of this.
I'm thinking of sending an e-mail out advising that this is inappropriate.  It's a nice group of folks and I don't want to be sour grapes over the whole thing -- just want to point out the inappropriateness in as nice a way as possible.  We really are a struggling organization.  Suggestions?

[Chocolate Cake]

Before doing anything, ask him first why he was making notes of how much each person gave and what he intends to do with the information.   

[Traveler]

Before doing anything, ask him first why he was making notes of how much each person gave and what he intends to do with the information.   

I second that.  Maybe he wanted to make sure he turned over the right amount to charity - in case the donations got mixed up with his personal money, and make sure not to bug people who had already donated.  There's lots of reasons he should *not* collect that information, but it could be an attempt at good recordkeeping and accountability (even if only to himself).

Traveler

[MurPl1]

I also work for a non-profit and we consider it extremely important to properly credit and acknowledge donations made to our agency.  One envelope filled with money and no names or amts attached would mean that one person (the one bringing it) or your agency would likely get the credit.  And that's just not right to not thank those who actually donated.  And give them the appropriate tax letters.

[AdakAK]

He may have wanted to prove he actually donated the correct amount of money.  Having an accounting of what was given, and a letter from the charity would prevent people from claiming he kept any for himself.