Overview
Cost Centers help you track financial data by program, department, or project, giving you more granular insights into your organization's activities.
Step 1: Access the Cost Centers list
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Click on the Sidebar search feature
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Type Cost Center in the search box
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Select it from the search results
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If you don't see this option, contact Support to enable this feature
Step 2: Add a new Cost Center
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On the Cost Centers list page, click Add New Cost Center
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Enter a name for the cost center (limited to 30 characters)
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Choose a name that clearly identifies the program, department, or project
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Add a description that explains the purpose of this cost center
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By default, the cost center will be set to Active status
Step 3: Save your new Cost Center
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Review the information you've entered
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Click Save to create the cost center
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Your new Cost Center will now appear in the list and can be applied to source codes
What else do you need help with?
- Understanding General Ledger Funds and Cost Centers
- How do I create a new General Ledger Fund?
- How do I apply Cost Centers to contributions?