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Transaction Data Summary

Learn what each transaction field represents so you can record donations accurately.

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Written by Cristina Gruita
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Each field on a transaction helps you classify how the payment was made, why it was made, and where it should be allocated.


Key Transaction Fields

Campaign

Represents the fundraising or marketing initiative that prompted the donation or payment: e.g. Christmas Appeal.

Payment Method

Shows how the payment was made e.g. by cheque, payment card.

Product

Identifies what the payment was made for e.g. donation, membership.

Acknowledgement

Specifies the letter or email you want to send to thank a constituent.


Additional Transaction Fields

Bank Account

Records which of your bank accounts the money was paid into.

Currency

Indicates which currency the payment was made in.

Channel

Provides more detail about how the payment was prompted or made, e.g. via direct mail, email etc.

Fund

Specifies any purpose the money should be allocated to.

Department

Represents the department within your organisation that the transaction belongs to.

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