How do I update recurring commitments with self-service pages?
Overview
Self-service pages allow donors to view and update their own recurring commitments without needing to contact your organization directly.
Step 1: Customize a self-service page
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Create or edit a self-service page for your donors
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Configure the page to include recurring commitment options
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Ensure the page shows donors their complete giving history
Step 2: Enable payment updates
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Configure the self-service page to allow donors to update their payment information
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This helps address failing commitments without requiring staff intervention
Step 3: Enable commitment amount changes
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Configure the page to allow donors to modify their recurring commitment amount
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This gives donors flexibility to increase or decrease their giving based on their circumstances
Step 4: Make the self-service page accessible
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Share the self-service page link on your Online Actions custom contribution forms
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Include the link in confirmation emails after donations
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Consider adding the link to regular donor communications
Step 5: Monitor self-service changes
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Changes made through self-service pages will be tracked in your system
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They will appear in the Recurring Commitment Change Report with "Page, OA Self-Service" in the Change Source column
What else do you need help with?
- Understanding Recurring Commitment Changes
- How do I manually edit recurring commitments?
- How do I end a recurring commitment?
- How do I customize self-service pages?
