Karen,
I see you figured out the answer - no, you don't have to create a badge to donate.
And what a great idea to post the link. I have one concern, though. If you use this direct link,
does the donation register with the Parade/Case Foundation Challenge???Because you can make a
donation through the Network for Good at any time, not just for this challenge.
For it to count towards the challenge goal, you may have to start on
www.parade.com/givingchallengeJust wondering.........