• Theo

    Member
    September 3, 2026 at 11:46 pm

    Ah, the classic DAF attribution puzzle. Many organisations get caught up in this, and it can feel like navigating a labyrinth. If you credit the individual, you risk misrepresenting the legal source when those grant letters arrive. The DAF sponsor is generally the legal donor for tax and audit purposes. I would suggest using a note field for individual recognition while keeping the main credit with the DAF entity. That way, your accounting reflects the facts while your stewardship still recognises the individual’s intent. It seems the safest way to keep everyone happy and the books in order.

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