Definitely seems like an interesting way too take the instance, hope the funds donating can help support you and maybe a staff of people running the community if/when it gets big enough

Honestly, a lot of people lie or at least embellish during the hiring process. Hell, company can mislead you about the company culture, scope of responsibilities, and room for advancement. So, it really is in your best interest to put forward the best version of yourself, even if it involves filling in the gaps a bit, as long as it is within reason.