Nonprofits (NPOs) can receive donations through either mailed checks or ACH (electronic transfer), depending on their setup.
What are the different payment methods donations are distributed?
Paper Check
- Donations may be sent via mailed check to the nonprofit
- Each check includes a letter with instructions on how to:
- View donor details through the nonprofit portal
- Register for faster electronic payments (ACH)
ACH (Electronic Transfer)
- Donations can be sent via ACH for faster delivery
- To receive payments via ACH, the nonprofit must be registered in the nonprofit portal
How can a nonprofit sign up for ACH?
To enroll in ACH payments, the nonprofit must create and register an account in the nonprofit portal — completely free of charge.
If you have a contact at the nonprofit, please have them reach out to support@givingafoundation.com for assistance with registration.
Why doesn’t the check include donor information?
To help protect donor privacy and ensure secure handling of sensitive information, donor details are not printed on mailed checks.
Instead, nonprofits can securely access full donor and donation details by logging into the nonprofit portal. This approach helps balance transparency with data security.
Additional Information
- ACH payments are typically faster than mailed checks
- Nonprofits must complete registration in the nonprofit portal to receive ACH payments
- Donor details are securely available through the nonprofit portal rather than included with mailed checks