What is Planning Center?
Planning Center is a comprehensive church management software designed to help churches organize their operations, engage with their congregation, and manage resources effectively. It includes various modules like People, Services, Registrations, and Giving, which are tailored to the specific needs of churches and religious organizations.
The Giving module is a key feature that allows churches to streamline donations, manage pledges, and keep track of giving activity. By integrating Planning Center with Paysley, churches can enhance their donation processes with modern payment solutions.
Connecting Paysley to Planning Center
Paysley integrates seamlessly with Planning Center through a secure OAuth connection process. This integration focuses on linking Paysley with the Giving module in Planning Center, enabling churches to leverage Paysley’s advanced payment collection features while maintaining synchronized records.
Steps to Connect Paysley with Planning Center:
- Log into your Paysley Dashboard at https://merchant.payley.com/login
- Navigate to the Integrations section by selecting the Applications icon at the top right of your Paysley Dashboard.
- Locate Planning Center from the list of available integrations and click Connect. This will redirect you to a Planning Center login page.
- Submit your Planning Center account login credentials, granting Paysley the necessary permissions to connect to your Planning Center’s Giving module.
- Select the Advance Settings link and confirm the Campaign Donation data toggle is active.
Once authorization is complete, the Connect button confirms your Planning Center integration status, which now displays a Disconnect option.
Key Features of the Paysley and Planning Center Integration
Multi-Campus Management
- Churches with multiple campuses can use the integration to manage giving and payment activities for each location.
- Campus-specific donations and payments are recorded within both Paysley and Planning Center, keeping financial data organized.
Enhanced your Campaign Management
- Use Paysley’s Campaigns feature to set up and manage fundraising campaigns directly linked to your Planning Center Giving module.
- Easily create dynamic payment pages for each campaign and integrate them with social media, email outreach, or QR codes.
Real-Time Donation Tracking
- All donation and giving activities are tracked in real-time within both Paysley and Planning Center.
- This ensures that your church’s financial records remain accurate and up-to-date across both platforms.
Benefits of Integrating Paysley with Planning Center
- Simplified Payment Collection: Modernize how your church collects donations with Paysley’s mobile-friendly tools.
- Comprehensive Record-Keeping: Synchronize giving data across both platforms for better financial oversight.
- Improved Donor Engagement: Use Paysley’s campaigns to create personalized and impactful giving experiences.
- Efficient Multi-Campus Management: Easily track and manage giving activities for all your locations.
Start Enhancing Your Giving Experience Today
By connecting Paysley to Planning Center, your church can unlock new ways to engage donors, simplify payment processes, and manage giving activities efficiently. If you have any questions about the integration or need assistance setting it up, our support team is here to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.