Donations

From LDSClerks

Church units receive donations from ward members and others. Generally donations are processed each week in MLS, although this may happen more often during tithing settlement, or a week may be skipped because of stake or general conferences.

Contents 1 Guiding Principles 2 Procedure 3 Special Donations 4 Special Situations 5 See Also

[edit] Guiding Principles

• Those who handle the Lord's funds should be full-tithe payers.
• Always follow the companionship principle when handling Church donations.
• Never leave funds unattended or unsecured.
• Where possible, deposit funds on the same day they are collected, counted, and recorded.

[edit] Procedure

Steps for processing donations (with a member of the bishopric):

1. Receive donations
2. Open envelopes and verify amounts
3. Record donations
4. Verify totals, authorize the transaction, and send donation information to the administration office
5. Prepare the bank deposit
6. File donation documents
7. Deposit the money at the bank

[edit] Special Donations

• Donations to Church Headquarters
• Donations by bill payment service
• Donations in kind
• Donations to the Other category

[edit] Special Situations

• Prior Year Transactions

[edit] See Also

• Donor Statements