Locking Giving Batches
You have the ability to lock giving batches that are entered in the Giving Screen. This feature is optional in ChurchTrac's church donation software.
Why lock a Giving Batch
This feature is helpful for keeping your records from accidentally being changed after they've been finalized. It also adds an extra layer of security and accountability to your ministry by making it virtually impossible to change donations after the fact.
Once a batch is locked, you are unable to add new contributions, edit amounts, or remove contributions from a locked batch.
When to lock a Giving Batch
We recommend locking a giving batch once it has been finalized or reconciled. Once locked, a giving batch cannot be edited or deleted.
How to lock a Giving Batch
To lock a Giving Batch, select the giving batch date you wish to lock, select the "Actions" button, and then select "Lock Batch". You will be prompted to confirm.
FAQS
No. Reach out to support if you need to delete or unlock a Giving Batch.
No. Reach out to support if you need to delete or unlock a Giving Batch.
Yes. You can create a deposit to an account with a locked batch.
This is an optional feature. You do not have to lock giving batches to use ChurchTrac's church giving features.