...The only rule is not to hand it to her directly.

even ziploc bags have been mentioned.

Learn how to read and search the board.

They don't give a rat's ass how you give them the money..just as long as you give it to them.

Welcome the the gen board, newb.

I love books with an extra-nice bookmark.

That's one of my favorite ways to handle "the business" portion. But I warn you -- I'm keeping the book.

A gift bag or gift box is a simple, discreet way to handle it if we're meeting in public. Cards are sweet as well, of course, although they can get a bit bulky with longer dates. But you get bonus points if you bring one that makes me laugh.

I also had a gentleman once hand me a newspaper and say he thought I'd be interested in the article on page 3. I was very interested! Haha.

on more than one occasion I have included the donation inside a large box of Dark Godiva chocolates, and of course the chocolates inside were still sealed in a gift bag. It was for a lady that I have seen many times since.

Also, I have used Gift bags when I could not find the right greeting card.

I have never used a plain white envelop or just the cash. IMO I think handing/flopping cash is crude and impersonal.

If I know the lady well, I get her a card from a stationary store that is relevant to her.  I have found that any attempt on my part to personalize the experience is almost always met with a positive response.

What I do

I roll some benjamins around my shaft and yell out "C'mere bitch, I've got something for you".  Not a one has complained about the lack of an envelope.  One did mention something about the taste of the glue.

I used a birthday card, I've also used a christmas card with a small gift.

Recently I traveled to a city for a nieces' bat mitzvah, and while at the synagogue, I picked up some paperwork about the place including a fancy envelope used for giving donations.

Well, the next AM I was off to a session with a gal I wanted to see in that city for a long time; and I planned a trip to an ATM, but needed an envelope.  I just assumed the hotel would have an envelope in the desk draw as they always used to have, but not this place.

I think you all see where this headed now.

She was pretty bemused by it, I must say.

Most of the time I use a greeting card. Occasionally just a plain envelope. Once or twice the bank envelope I received the cash in. If it's a birthday or other occasion I give that separately sometimes with a monetary gift in it.

...tend to use a greeting card of some sort for me..many of them having to do with something personal to me..like bicycles..wine, foodie stuff.. nice touch and always makes me remember the guy! LOVE the gentlemen!

Didn't this topic come up less than a month ago? "Ziplock intead of white envelope." 5/27/2011
http://www.theeroticreview.com/discussion_boards/viewall.asp?MessageID=449872&boardID=12

I find that paper envelopes and ziplock bags aren't strong enough to hold all the rolled coin or loose change that I prefer to pay with. I use a zippered key-lockable canvas bank deposit bag or the newer polymer (nylon) ones. Some of the ladies consider them to be very chic and haute couture replacements for a traditional purse or pocketbook. They come in a variety of colors to match any outfit and "natural" unbleached canvas is so politically correct. Although no one has told me flat out, I'm sure they appreciate the muscle-toning workout they get carrying ~10 pounds of coins to the bank for deposit or conversion to paper money.

Note: Stay away from the "leatherette" ones. Not as strong as nylon or canvas and very declass('e).

I have often found that a little Teddy Bear (with a pocket that's just right for tucking the donation into) is a good choice and has often been received so well by the host that I feel pretty certain that I got extra special treatment in return.

My motto - be nice, give nice, receive nice.

Kisses to all the lovely ladies!!!

I have the correct donation ready in my key pocket with a simple paper clip.   If a new meeting I place it per instructions.  On repeat meetings, I normally empty my pocket junk on her dresser...  including the donation...  when I redress, I refill my pockets leaving the donation behind.   I do not watch the donation per say but often in the back & forth of dressing & bathroom use, it will silently disappear.  Old school but it adds to the ILLUSION.  
Once I had a girl I'd not seen in a while swoop in to claim her donation, rather than waiting for me to finish picking up my stuff & stepping away.   Too bad...  she proceeded to light up with her roommate in the living room while I was in the bathroom...  more interested in smoking than to give me a hug & a kiss before I left.  Nope, scratch that one.

I almost always forget to bring an envelope with me, so I usually end up using a folded up piece of paper. Sometimes I even use lined paper from a notebook binder haha.