sumbangan

Sumbangan is a term used in Malay and Indonesian to denote a contribution or donation given voluntarily to support a person, group, organization, or cause. The form of sumbangan can be money, goods, or services, and it may be given as an act of charity, solidarity, or assistance in times of need. The noun is formed from the verb sumbang, meaning to offer or present, with the common noun suffix -an.

In everyday use, sumbangan covers charitable giving to religious or social institutions, schools, hospitals, disaster-relief efforts, and community projects. It coexists with the loanword donasi, borrowed from English donation, which is often used in modern fundraising campaigns and media parlance; both terms can be used in similar contexts, though sumbangan may carry a slightly broader or more traditional nuance.

Practical considerations include how sumbangan is documented and accounted for. Organizations frequently issue receipts or acknowledgments and maintain records of donors for transparency and tax or reporting purposes where applicable. The concept also encompasses in-kind sumbangan, such as food, clothing, or voluntary labor, not only cash.

Because sumbangan reflects voluntary giving, cultural norms around gratitude, reciprocity, and privacy may shape how it is solicited and received. As with charitable giving in any society, the legality and taxation of sumbangan depend on jurisdiction and the origin of the funds or goods.