Allow users to support opensource project

[Red-Folder]

I, through my UK Limited Company, produce and maintain an opensource project.  This project is a library that is then used by developers all over the world to develop Android Apps (I make this sound grander than it is).

I don't want to charge the developers for using the opensource, but I would like to provide a means where they can express their gratitude (should they so wish).

I obviously cannot use the Donate button as I am not a Charitable Organisation.

What is the most appropriate method to achieve this?

[snowshoe]

One easy option is to use a Buy Now item button.   You can code it so an amount can be entered right on the PayPal Screen.   You can also use the the Shipping Override Variables so as not to charge any shipping if you have a shipping method setup for other purposes.   Using a Buy Now type button allows people to give you funds without having a PayPal Account.    Note, you would still pay the standard transaction processing fees, same as selling an item and you must have either a Premier or Business Account, a Personal Account won't work.

Another easy option would be to have people use the send money feature.   Of course they would have to have a PayPal Account and if they send the funds as a gift assuming they don't use a credit card, there would be no fees unless the funds are being sent out of the country.