Donation Process Overview
A general overview of the different donation processes. These processes vary depending on how you enter the donation into MinistryPlatform.
Cash and Check Scanning Process
- Batch the Donations while counting.
- Scan, balance and end processing day in the Batch Manager Tool.
- Finish distributing the imported Donations.
- Finalize the Batches.
- Assemble the Batches into Deposits.
- Export Deposits to the accounting system.
Tip: Want to see an overview of donation processing? Check out the Donation Processing webinar in the MinistrySmart Academy!
Manual Entry on the Donations Page (rare)
- Create the Donation.
- Distribute the Donation in the sub-page by clicking New.
- Batch the Donation.
- Export the Deposits to the accounting system.
Appearance on Contribution Statements
Regardless of the manner in which a Donation is entered into MinistryPlatform, a few things MUST be true in order for that Donation to show on a Donor's contribution statement.
- The Donation must be distributed to a tax-deductible Program.
- The Donation must be properly dated and credited to the individual or entity who gave the money to the church.
- The Donation must be part of a Batch.
- The Batch must be finalized.
- The Batch must be deposited.