[JNRowe]

The vim docs on sponsorship raise that exact issue(:h register{,-faq}). Being able to claim a donation is registration did make getting a donation through my employer easier for me.

Specifically, this part:

    What is the difference between sponsoring and registering?
    
    It has a different name.  Use the term "registration" 
    if your boss doesn't like "sponsoring" or "donation".
    The benefits are the same.

I'm not sure if continuing to use the term register versus being "that guy who tries to sponsor projects" is what works now though ;)