Navigating Giving Platform: What to Click and Why

This article provides an overview of what you'll see when you login as a full administrator -- the central hub of your giving platform. Learn where to find every tool and resource available to manage and grow your ministry’s giving experience.

Dashboard Overview

Once your ministry’s account is live, everything your staff needs to manage and update the account is available through the Manager Dashboard.

It provides a bird’s-eye view of your giving activity and powerful administrative tools.


 

Left-Hand Navigation Menu

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Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find in the left-hand panel:

  • Dashboard – View giving insights from the last 30 days, last 12 months, and all time

  • Reports

  • Donors – View and edit profiles, assign envelope numbers, generate statements, and add payment methods

  • Fund Management – Add or edit giving funds, goals, and memo fields

  • Forms – Build forms for payments, events, and campaigns

  • Engagement – Download slides, postcards, and promotional tools for digital giving

Top Banner Tools

At the top of your Manager Dashboard:

  • ? Help Icon – Access the Help Desk with product guides and resources (And our powerful Chatbot)

  • ⚙️ Gear Icon – Opens advanced admin settings:

     

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      • Settings – Account, billing, giving portal, and email template configuration

      • Virtual Terminal – Manually enter a donation for a giver

      • Invoices – View all present and past invoices

      • Managers – Add/edit/delete manager users and assign the primary manager

      • Locations – Add and manage campus-specific settings

      • Giving Portal – Customize your public giving page, header, and Home Tab

      • Data Export – Download reports (Excel/.csv) with options for ChMS compatibility

      • Email Templates – Customize messages sent to new givers

      • Text Giving – Manage your number and confirmation message

      • ChMS Integration – Connect with your Church Management System

      • MinistryOne – Manage your MinistryOne mobile app

Your Account Menu

Click your initials in the upper-right corner to:

  • Update your name, contact details, or password

  • View Terms of Use

  • Logout of the system

9-Dot Menu (App Launcher)

The grid icon in the upper-right corner gives you quick access to:

  • Other Ministry Brands products you use

  • Additional services that might benefit your organization

 

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