Can I create a catalog item for donations?
For charity events, donations are a helpful product
You can create a catalog item for donations, however, Since the donation is not a physical product it is best to create an "event" as if it were a ticket or a reservation. This is easiest because it does not require you to enter weight. Make sure that the event is marked as non-taxable. The item does have to have a recommended amount - whether you think this is $1 or $5, etc. (It is up to your discretion).
Go to Catalog Manager > New Product > Select "Reservation" as Product Type > Uncheck the box that says "tax" and the box that says, "tax as wine".
The donation will appear just like any other item in your Point of Sale.