Use the Transactions Report to Manage Gifts, Refunds, and Receipts

Learn how to filter through all transactions, issue refunds, and print or resend receipts.

 

Accessing the Transactions Report

  1. Navigate to your Manager Dashboard.
  2. In the left sidebar, expand Reports.
  3. Select Transactions.
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Filter and Sort Transactions

  • Use the Search bar to locate a specific gift.
  • Click the Filters icon in the top right.

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  • Apply filters to narrow your results:
    • Status
    • Fund
    • Occurrence
    • Location
    • Payment Type
    • Payment Method
    • Deposit Account

  • Your active filters will appear as chips at the top of the report.
  • Click the X on a chip to remove it.

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💡 Pro Tip: By default, only four weeks of activity are included on the Transaction Report. Adjust the Date Range filter to view more transactions.

 

Sorting and Customizing Columns

  • Click the Column icon (far right of column headers).
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  • Check/uncheck columns to customize the view.
  • Click column headers to sort by ascending or descending order.
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💡 Pro Tip: Enable the Reason column to see why a transaction was declined.

 

Printing or Exporting the Report

Once the report is customized, use the buttons at the top of the page to:

 

Understanding Payment Methods

The Method column in your Transactions Report shows how the donor gave:

 

Receipts, Refunds, and Other Actions

Click the three-dot (⋯) ellipsis next to a transaction to access these tools:

Resend a Receipt

  • Select Resend Receipt
  • The donor’s email is pre-filled (can be edited)
  • Send the receipt again
     

 

Issue a Refund

  • Select Refund
  • Choose Full or Partial refund
  • Refund is issued to the original payment method

 

Edit Fund Allocation

  • Select Edit Fund
  • Choose a new fund from the dropdown
  • Save your changes

 

Manage Payment Profiles

 

Important Notes

  • Only Admins can issue refunds or change fund designations.
  • Donors cannot modify their own submitted transactions.
  • The “Reason” column is not visible by default—enable it to understand why donations were declined.

 

Troubleshooting

  • Issue: Receipt didn’t send, or the donor didn’t receive it
    Solution: Verify the email address is correct and check the donor’s spam folder.
  • Issue: Can’t find a specific gift
    Solution: Use the Filters tool to narrow by date, status, fund, or method. Ensure you’re searching in the right report.
  • Issue: The report doesn’t show the “Reason” for a decline
    Solution: Click the Column Sorter icon and check the Reason column.

 

FAQ

Can I customize and save multiple reports?

A: Yes. Once your filters and columns are set, click Save to reuse that configuration later.

Can I edit a donation amount?

A: No. You must issue a refund and have the donor resubmit the correct amount.

What happens if a refund fails?

A: Check with your payment processor or card provider. Refunds can fail due to account closure or expiration.

 

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