[Verse 1] When donors give with strings attached Their wishes must be tracked and matched Two methods stand before your eyes To handle funds with ties that bind Deferred contributions wait in line But restricted funds have their own design [Chorus] Separate the funds, keep them apart Restricted method, that's the art Track each dollar, track each cent Know exactly where it went Separate reporting, clear and bright Restricted fund method done right [Verse 2] Create distinct accounting books For every gift that has special hooks Operating funds in column one Restricted funds until they're done Capital campaigns get their space Endowments have their rightful place [Chorus] Separate the funds, keep them apart Restricted method, that's the art Track each dollar, track each cent Know exactly where it went Separate reporting, clear and bright Restricted fund method done right [Bridge] Deferred method bundles all together Shows restrictions like a tether But fund method splits the view Shows you what each fund can do Transparency for donors' eyes No financial compromise [Verse 3] When expenses meet their match Release restrictions, make the catch From restricted fund to operating Show the transfer, no debating Balance sheets will clearly show Where restricted dollars go [Chorus] Separate the funds, keep them apart Restricted method, that's the art Track each dollar, track each cent Know exactly where it went Separate reporting, clear and bright Restricted fund method done right [Outro] Choose your method, make it clean Best reporting you've ever seen Restricted funds or deferred way Both will guide you through the day
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