Add Contribution

The Add Contribution page lets users record a new donation by entering the amount, selecting a fund, choosing a date and payment method, then submitting to update their giving records.

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How to ‘Add Contribution’ in the Contribution History Module

1. Log In – Make sure you’re signed into your ChurchPad account.

2. From the left‐hand Navigation menu, select Contribution History.

3. Look for a button labeled Add Contribution (at the top‐right corner of the page).

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Start a New Contribution

1. A pop-up or modal window titled 'Add Contribution' will appear with the payment selection Gateways.

2. Payment Gateways: Some churches use multiple gateways (e.g., Raise The Money, Stripe, Authorize.Net). From the dropdown menu (e.g., How would you like to pay?), select your preferred gateway and specific card or bank. Then click the ‘Add Contribution’ button.

1. In the Contribution Type dropdown, select the category of your donation (e.g., Tithes, Offerings, Missions, etc.).

1. Enter the Amount you wish to give (e.g., $5.00).

2. Frequency: Choose One‐time or Monthly if you want to set up a recurring donation

3. (Optional) Add Memo: Toggle this on if you want to include a note or purpose for your donation.

Tip: If you’d like to split your donation among multiple funds (e.g., $5.00 for “Prayers” and $10.00 for “Missions”), click Add another contribution. You can specify each fund type and amount separately before proceeding.

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Select or Add a Payment Method

After setting your contribution details, click Continue to reach the Select Payment Method screen:

1. Existing Payment Methods:

   1. If you’ve previously added a card or bank account, you’ll see it listed here (e.g., *Visa ending ***4242).

   2. Click Select to use an existing payment method.

1. Add Card:

   1. If you need to add a new card, click + Add Card.

   2. A form will appear for you to enter your Card Number, Expiration Date, Security Code (CVC), and Country.

   3. Press Add Card to save it for future use.

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Review Your Contribution Summary

Before finalizing:

1. Contribution List: Confirm the total amount and each contribution type (if you added multiple).

2. Payment Method: Verify that the correct card or bank account is selected.

3. Subtotal / Processing Fee (if applicable: Check if you’re adding a processing fee.

4. Once satisfied, click Continue to process your donation.

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Confirmation & Success Message

After you submit your payment details:

1. You’ll see a Success or Thank You screen indicating your contribution has been sent.

2. Click Back to Dashboard to exit the confirmation window.

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Verify Your Contribution

To ensure everything went through correctly:

1. Go to your Give or Contribution History page.

2. Locate the new donation in your transaction list. It should show the Date, Amount, Payment Method, and Status (e.g., Complete).

Pro Tip: If you set up a recurring donation, check the Recurring Giving tab to confirm the next scheduled date and amount.

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