You have the ability to lock giving batches that are entered in the Giving Screen. Once a batch is locked, you are unable to add new contributions, edit amounts, or remove contributions from a locked batch.
This feature is extremely helpful keeping your records from accidentally getting 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.
It's best to wait until your giving records have been finalized or reconciled before locking a Giving Batch. Once locked, they cannot be edited or deleted.
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.
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.
Nope. You do not have to lock giving batches to use ChurchTrac Giving.
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