Available Values

To add values to the Batch Manager Tool drop-down lists:

• Edit the program record.
• Edit the event record.
• Add a congregation record to the Platform if you add a campus, language group, or church plant.

To remove values from the Batch Manager Tool Lists:

• Edit the program record.
• Edit the event record.
• End date a congregation.
• Change a pledge to Completed to remove it from the drop-down menu.

Defaults

Many of the Batch Manager Tool defaults are controlled by configuration settings like batch entry type, household source, statement frequency, and so on. Also, you can define a global congregation in configuration settings. Programs and events associated with this congregation display in the Batch Manager Tool for all users, regardless of their allowed congregations.

• COMMON, defaultParticipantType: The participant type assigned to the new donor (for example, engaged participant, participant, or guest). The default is guest.
• COMMON, DefaultStatementMethod: The method of statement delivery (postal mail, email or online, or no statement needed) assigned to the new donor. The default is postal mail.
• COMMON, DefaultStatementType: The type of statement (family or individual) assigned to the new donor. The default is family.
• COMMON, DefaultStatementFrequency: The frequency at which the new donor receives their giving statement (quarterly, annually, or never). The default is quarterly.

Columns

Show or hide the bank and branch columns based on the BMT, HideBankAndBranch configuration setting. The bank is an optional field that you can set on the donor account record. Some non-US-based churches are required to use this field to ensure deposits clear the respective banks.

For tips and tricks for column navigation and sorting, see BMT Tips & Tricks.