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> For a complete documentation index, see https://docs.givechariot.com/v2026-04-01/guides/dafpay/overview/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://docs.givechariot.com/_mcp/server.

# Overview

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## How it works

DAFpay manages the entire grant submission process, including credential verification, multi-factor authentication, error management, and fee collection, for each Donor Advised Fund supported.

The initial step involves **searching** Chariot's database for an organization and **creating** a Connect.
Once created, you will receive a Connect ID (CID) that can be used to **initialize** Chariot Connect, the web component that renders the DAFpay button.
Lastly, **query** Chariot's APIs to gather all the data generated through Connect.

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## Try it out

Try out the [DAFpay Demo](https://secure.dafpay.com/demo) for yourself and see what it might look like on your website after you've completed the integration.

## Are you a DAF provider?

If you are a Donor Advised Fund provider integrating with DAFpay (rather than a nonprofit accepting DAFpay donations), see the [Donor Accounts overview](/guides/dafpay/donor-accounts/overview) for the API surface and operational flows tailored to DAFs — including manual approval, token verification, and pre-established access flows.

> DAFpay is a payment option that enables donors to initiate donations using their Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) accounts.