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Release Restricted Donations Only When Their Conditions Are Met

Restricted donations can only be spent when their conditions are satisfied, and tracking that manually invites misuse. Track each restricted fund's release conditions and flag when they're met.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Restricted funds release only when conditions are genuinely met — donor intent is honored and audits are clean.
  1. 1

    Log the Restrictions

    Record each restricted gift's release conditions and purpose.

  2. 2

    Track Condition Progress

    Update as milestones or matching thresholds are met.

  3. 3

    Flag Releasable Funds

    Add an IF node notifying finance when conditions are satisfied.

  4. 4

    Keep the Audit Trail

    Document the condition satisfaction for the auditors.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test fund. Confirm the release flag fires on condition.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this delicate?

Spending restricted funds prematurely violates donor intent and creates liability — the tracker enforces the promise.

Donor reporting?

The same data powers the impact reports restricted donors expect.

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