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I would
consider the first $50 fulfillment of the pledge and the second $50 a new
contribution. From an accounting perspective, the entire amount of
the pledge is a contribution at the time it is promised. The payments
are basically against an accounts receivable. The extra $50 is a new
contribution.
Although I
haven't tested this, I don't think e-base can handle "negative" amounts
due. And I can't imagine why you would want this unless you think this
person is going to re-up an annual pledge and you think this overpayment is
actually two pledge payments -- one for this pledge cycle and one for the next
pledge cycle.
If your
organization reconciles e-base against the accounting records, then you want to
mirror what your accountant is doing. If not, look at donor intent --
extra gift? first payment on a new pledge? A nice opportunity to have
a conversation with your donor and possibly get an on-going
commitment.
Vicki
Sola
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