For some years, it has been the practice of non-profits to present an opt-in fee payment to donors, such as for an online card donation. They will expose the fees that they will pay for the transaction, and ask you to cover them so that they enjoy the maximal donation. This has always been opt-in until last week.

Last week, I visited two unrelated non-profit museums, and when there is free admission I strive to make a freewill donation to show my appreciation and lend support to the mission. I offered the same amount to each location, and the second one, according to my bank statement, has involuntarily charged me for the fees as well. No wonder they greatly prefer tossing cash into the Plexiglas box.