Is donating really a long-term solution though? Of course it helps certainly, but from the past has it been the case that donating has be fairly consistent or do people only donate when asked and then a while later it reverts to the same situation again?
Agreed, a one-time contribution won't cut it. We forget. It happens.
Although, there's an automatic monthly payment/donation option for Paypal. It works pretty well for forgetful people like me. If we can find 3 of us willing to send $5/month, that should cover it perpetually. Or 6 of us at $2.5/month, etc.
(I can chip in up to, say $3-4 monthly, or more on occasion)