# Enter Giving Records

**Description:** This page provides step-by-step instructions for processing weekly giving records. It includes guidelines for reviewing, entering, and verifying transactions in different financial tracking systems, ensuring correct allocation of donations to designated funds. The instructions help maintain financial integrity and transparency in donor contributions.

**Purpose:** To ensure accurate and timely recording of giving records, including cash, cheque, and e-Transfers, for proper financial tracking and donor acknowledgment.

## Weekly Processing Instructions

<span class="C9DxTc ">By Every Wednesday:</span>

1. <span class="C9DxTc ">Review cash and cheque records in the </span>[<span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc ">Cash and Cheque Records spreadsheet</span>](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hO0z4oRW-LGmxf49E6hvdR6M0HBv8ilM1vwS2mhnKbs/edit)
2. <span class="C9DxTc ">Enter these records on </span>[<span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc ">🔗 Elvanto Financial</span>](https://members.saskcac.ca/admin/financial/#v:batches)<span class="C9DxTc "> for the most recent Sunday</span>
3. <span class="C9DxTc ">Check processed transactions in the [<span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc ">e-Transfer Transactions Google Sheet</span>](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hZzt9zbxsai3kehuKwURCII-ZcJjMF2WeVDAXolVQ1s/edit)</span>
    - <span class="C9DxTc ">For failed transactions from first-time donors, follow [<span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc ">this instruction</span>](https://next.saskcac.ca/books/people/page/enter-new-people-record "Enter New People Record") to create a new record. For all other cases, contact Thian-Peng.</span>
    - <span class="C9DxTc ">Pay attention to the **Message** column:</span>
        - <span class="C9DxTc ">Check for specific offering account designations beyond General Fund. Options include: Global Advance Fund, Global Emergency Response Fund, Short Term Mission, Next Generation Leaders, Missions, Building, Capital Projects, and Benevolent.</span>
        - <span class="C9DxTc ">Look for split donations. Example: If a $100 donation from John specifies "John - $75 and Mary - $25," create two separate transactions: $75 for John and $25 for Mary.</span>
    - <span class="C9DxTc ">Verify that the transaction is marked as confirmed in the **Verified** column.</span>