Allow donors to pay for donations and purchases by check.
RallyUp allows you to enable check payments, giving your donors more payment options when they check out.
Who can enable check payments?
Only registered organizations and their advocates can enable check payments. Check payments are not available for those running Corporate Social Responsibility fundraisers.
How does the check payment process work?
- During checkout, donors can select Check as their desired payment method:
- RallyUp emails them a receipt with instructions for where to mail the check:
You’ll provide this information in Campaign Setup (see below).
- When you receive the check, you’ll mark it in RallyUp as Received: How-to: Mark Check Donations as Received.
How do I enable check payments on my Campaign?
- Go to Account Navigation in the left menu and select Campaigns.
- If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
- Select Campaign Setup.
- Go to Checkout in the timeline at the top, then scroll down to What payment methods do you want to accept?
- Select the box for Check:
- Scroll down to Where should supporters mail check donations? and enter your mailing information:
- Select SAVE.
What are some limitations of check payments?
- For Raffles and Sweepstakes, donors who pay by check won’t be officially entered into the drawing until their check is marked as Received.
- Check payments won’t be included in your amount raised until they are marked as Received.
- Check payments cannot be used to submit Auction bids or A-Thon per-unit pledges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone enable check payments on RallyUp?
No, only registered organizations and their Advocates can enable check payments. This feature is not available for those running Corporate Social Responsibility fundraisers.
What information do donors receive after selecting check as their payment method?
After selecting check as their payment method at checkout, donors receive an email receipt with instructions on where to mail the check, including your mailing address and payee information that you provide during Campaign Setup.
When do check payments count toward my fundraising goal?
Check payments won’t be included in your amount raised until you mark them as Received in RallyUp. This ensures your fundraising totals reflect actual funds collected.
Can donors use checks for Raffle or Sweepstakes entries?
Yes, but donors who pay by check won’t be officially entered into the drawing until their check is marked as Received. This ensures only verified payments are included in the drawing.
Can I accept check payments for Auction bids?
No, check payments cannot be used to submit Auction bids or A-Thon per-unit pledges. These Components require immediate payment verification through credit card or other instant payment methods.