MP eGiving
Who's better to integrate with than the company that brought you MinistryPlatform? With MP eGiving as an integrated online giving solution, you'll save your staff time by providing real-time transaction updates in the Platform. No more manually exporting and importing donations! And your donors will appreciate the streamlined experience when giving via your website, the PocketPlatform app, or text message.
Here are some highlights:
- MP eGiving uses donor matching so you don't have as many default contacts.
- Donations are sent to MinistryPlatform in real time!
- Manage event transactions more efficiently. See when a payment or donation isn't synced with the Platform and have the opportunity to resync it.
- Transition donors to the new giving solution with a built-in migration tool.
- Donors can set up recurring gifts, manage payment methods, and view their giving history in real time! Their MP eGiving login is the same as their MinistryPlatform User account!
- Congregants can pay for registration events that you've set up in the Platform.
Payment Processor
Note that MP eGiving is powered by Vanco to process payments. You will need a merchant account with Vanco to use MP eGiving.
Request an account to use MP eGiving | OR | Request an account to use Vanco Online with MinistryPlatform |
Cost
There is no charge from ACS Technologies for configuring the integration.
Fees for using this integration are assessed as per each church's individual contract agreement. Transaction processing rates apply.
Migration and Transition
Once you've scheduled your move to MP eGiving, a few things will take place.
- If you're migrating from one of our ACST products, your data will be converted. (Your text giving keyword and number will not change.) The conversion takes two business days.
- Receive a call from our Implementation team, which usually occurs on the third business day.
- Set up MP eGiving in about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Update the giving link on your website.
- Communicate to your congregants/parishioners about your new giving solution. For those who have recurring gifts, you can use the Recurring Giving Migration tool in MP eGiving to ensure those gifts are migrated appropriately.
If you're migrating from one of our ACST products, your data can be converted for a smooth transition.
- Realm
- MP eGiving was built based on Realm Online Giving, so you'll keep the giving forms and features you love.
- ACS PayPlus (Access ACS)
- The following will be converted: online recurring gifts, donors' saved payment methods, funds from ACS People Suite, people records, and your text giving keyword. User records will not be converted. For more information, see Access ACS to MP eGiving (PDF).
- Abundant (ACS and PDS)
- The following will be converted: online recurring gifts, donors' saved payment methods, funds from ACS People Suite or activities from PDS, people or member records, and your text giving keyword. User records will not be converted. For more information, see ACS Abundant to MP eGiving (PDF) or PDS Abundant to MP eGiving (PDF).
- Other third party giving solutions
- We cannot convert data from other solutions (including Vanco Online), but you can use the Recurring Giving Migration tool in MP eGiving to move existing recurring gifts.
If you need help with your transition, contact Support.
FAQs
Are pledges included in this solution?
No, you should use Pledge records and related tools in the Platform to track pledges.
Can I mass assign envelope/giving numbers in MP eGiving and MinistryPlatform?
You can assign envelope/giving numbers in MP eGiving while viewing a profile, or you can reset numbers all at once and reassign them. In the Platform, you can assign numbers per donor or for multiple donors at once using the Assign Envelope Number tool.
How do I add cash or checks?
Use the Batch Manager tool in MinistryPlatform to add all cash and checks.
Does MP eGiving support Canadian banks?
Merchant accounts will be set up for U.S. and Canadian banks, allowing MP eGiving to process credit cards using U.S. and Canadian currency. However, ACH transactions can only be processed through U.S. banks. We do not process Canadian ACH transactions.
Can I use MP eGiving only for event payments?
Yes, you can use MP eGiving to handle payments for events associated with certain MinistryPlatform programs. Just complete Steps 1 - 3 to configure the integration, then you're all set for event payments!
Is MP eGiving a viable solution for Catholic churches and dioceses?
Yes! MP eGiving works well for dioceses and parishes that use the same MinistryPlatform database. And there is a way to tie Congregation/Parish IDs to batches.
See Also
- MP eGiving Integration for PocketPlatform
- MP eGiving How To - Topics for how to complete tasks in MP eGiving.
- MP eGiving Release Notes - See what's new in MP eGiving
Step 1: In MinistryPlatform
Step 2: Set up Integration in MP eGiving
- Make sure you have a Vanco merchant account set up.
Request an account to use MP eGiving OR Request an account to use Vanco Online with MinistryPlatform
Once your connection is established, you can configure your Online Giving settings in MP eGiving. You'll want to select your deposit accounts for online giving and, if needed, payments. Then, you can start adding funds and using MP eGiving!
Step 3: Event Payments
Whether you plan to use MP eGiving as a total-package solution or just to handle event payments, you'll want to complete one additional step.
- Make sure you've completed steps 1 and 2 to set up the Platform and the integration.
MP eGiving uses the program associated with each event in MinistryPlatform. These must be specifically configured in MP eGiving.
Repeat this for each event you want to accept payments for.
Once your programs and events are configured, you can use MP eGiving for event payments!