Adding and tracking non-contributions - overview
Getting started
Most contributions your organization receives will likely be in the form of cash, check, or credit card payments. However, your organization may also receive donations in the form of stock, corporate matches, or other non-cash contributions. These can be entered and tracked in your system through the Add Contribution screen using specific Payment Method options.
Feature details
The ability to enter and track non-cash gifts helps your organization comply with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and your internal accounting processes. When entering a contribution, you can use designated payment methods (e.g., Stock) to ensure accurate data entry and automated calculations. These tools also support soft credits and attributions for more granular reporting of complex giving scenarios like donor-advised funds or corporate matches.
NOTE: Your available payment methods may vary. Contact Support if a necessary payment type is not available or if you need to add a particular payment type to your Designation.
The tools available for handling non-cash gifts also include support for gift types like the following, ensuring your organization can accommodate a variety of fundraising strategies:
Tracking your success / Reporting
All non-cash contributions entered using these tools are fully reportable. In your reporting tools, you will see the Amount calculated for gifts like stock and listed under the appropriate Payment Method. Attribution details, soft credits, and gift type categories can also be used to segment reports and identify giving patterns.
To dive deeper into tracking and managing different types of non-cash gifts, explore the articles below.
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To learn more about tracking specific types of non-cash contributions, see: