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Manual Contributions Entry

There are two ways contributions can be added to Fellowship One, manually or by using the Fellowship One Contributions Application (which requires a check scanner). The manual option allows users to enter contributions one at a time. Users can add the following information manually by clicking Giving > Contributions > Enter Contributions:

• Batch1) Defines a common grouping of contributions such as by service time or fund. 2) A batch is required for check scanning using Fellowship One contributions and for many reports that display contributions for a given date range.
• ContributorThe individual or household who initiated the contribution.
• Attributed toHousehold (as a group) or an Individual in a household who receives "credit" for a contribution (for statement purposes)
• TypeType of item received for a contribution (check, cash, credit card).
• Sub typeWhen credit card is the Type chosen for a contribution, Sub type is AMEX, Mastercard or Visa
• ActivityActivities are a central part of Fellowship One. They allow you to create assignments for participants and volunteers for reporting purposes, track attendance, determine staffing needs and track activity requirements.
• FundBank account designation where money is attributed.
• Sub FundWhen Fund is created, Sub funds can be used to further organize your funds.
• Pledge driveA pledge drive is an extended period of fundraising activities generally used to increase contributions. The term "pledge" originates from the promise a contributor makes to send in funding at regular intervals for a certain amount of time.
• Received dateThe date a contriution was received,
• G/L post dateDate entered into Fellowship One to tag contributions as to when they have been added to your general ledger. The main purpose of applying this date is to "lock" your contributions down.
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Note: Contribution Security Rights determine whether or not a user can access and use Fellowship One Contributions or Giving within Fellowship One. See Manage User Security Rights.