You cannot accept it for one purpose and use it for another.

The tsunami was on a completely different scale.

[In fact, as gasoline prices hit record levels, it may be the economy that most affects donations.] Giving is closely tied to the economy, ... and that's what might have the largest impact.

It is really too early to tell.

As in all cases where people are involved in tragedies, there does seem to be some slowdown to other causes in the short run, but it doesn't seem to be very long-lived.