Jahdra, charity's a difficult thing, but I think like me, you deem it a particularly personal thing. We all have our pet charities (if we have any at all), and I object being almost forced into having to donate to something simply because something's in my face that I can't avoid.
I actually lie now, and say I've already given, even if I haven't, if somebody shakes a tin in my face and I can't appear anything other than rude without donating. And I don't feel guilty about saying that.
So, no, you're not a grinch - either that, or we both are!
Personally, I would take a stand. Obviously you know how much that will affect your standing at work and how difficult (or not) it could make life for you if you refuse to join in. But if it's not in your job description, why should you have to? Time to stand up and give to the charities YOU WANT to, and not what someone else THINKS you should!
Doing charity drives at work is difficult. If you are the only admin person in your department who feels like this, you're in a tough place. However, it may be that you are not alone. If you're not, then it's time to band together and say something.
Jackie
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