Set Up ACH Direct Deposit

Organizations can enroll in ACH direct deposit or receive paper checks for donations. Bank details will be reviewed by our team before funds are disbursed to the account.

Warning: We cannot disburse to personal bank accounts or accounts owned by affiliated organizations.

  1. Navigate to https://nonprofit.yourcause.com. Sign in to NPOconnect by entering your email and then log in with your Blackbaud ID (BBID) account.

    Note: You must be a Nonprofit Administrator for your organization to set up ACH. If you aren't, see Registration for information about becoming an admin.

  2. After signing in, select Administration in the side navigation and then Disbursement Information.

  3. In Disbursement Information, select Set Up Bank Information.

  4. Review and accept the Affirmation of Compliance with Blackbaud Giving Fund Terms.

  5. In Set Up Bank Information, provide your banking details.

    1. Enter the Routing Number.

    2. The bank name should automatically populate based on the Routing Number. If not, enter the full legal name in the Bank name field.

     

    1. Enter the following information for the account:

      • Account name - This should be the name on the bank account. It can be found on the account statement and checks.

        Note: This should match the organization name on your account statement and on file with YourCause. You can find the organization name at the top of the side navigation in NPOconnect.

      • Account type (Savings or Checking)

      • Account number

     

    1. Upload one of the following valid forms of proof of your banking details:

      • Voided check - Provide a copy of a voided check. It should be pre-printed with the organization's name and address.

      • Bank statement - Include all pages in the statement.

      • Letter from the bank on official letterhead - This letter must be signed by a bank representative and list the Routing Number, Account Number, and account holder name.

     

  6. Select Submit to submit your banking information and documentation for review.

Our team will review the information and documentation submitted. Allow up to 72 business hours to review and approve your request. You'll be notified by email once complete.

 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

You'll begin receiving payments via ACH as soon as your banking information is approved.

  • If we can verify your banking information automatically, then your ACH is approved within seconds.

  • If we cannot verify your banking information automatically, then it can take one to three days to process.

 

After you enroll in ACH and your request is approved, this payment method applies to all of our clients. No additional set up is required.

 

Yes, donor details are available in Giving > Payments and Transactions in NPOconnect. You'll also receive an email notification when payment is sent.

Note: Donor information may not be available for donors who've chosen to remain anonymous. For more information about viewing donor details, see View Payment and Transaction Details.

 

If you currently receive paper checks and need to request a check reissue, you can set up ACH to receive the funds as soon as your banking information is approved. There are no additional steps to request a reissue to be sent via ACH.

 

Yes. For more information, see What happens if a payment is returned due to incorrect ACH?.