Recording a contribution manually

Now that we have configured CiviContribute and have a working knowledge of the key functionality options, we are in a position to look at recording a contribution record. Part of the reason for learning how to record a contribution manually at this point is that it will provide a better sense of the wealth of information that is stored about a donation. This will lay the groundwork for a better understanding of the automation that occurs when online contribution pages automatically record contributions.

The simplest way to record offline contributions is to record them manually. The term "offline" may be a bit misleading or confusing; it is used to distinguish between payments received and processed directly online (for example, credit card payments) and payments received through other offline means. This includes donations of any sort that are not processed by an online payment processor. Examples include cash, in-kind goods, and services received at the...