# Tithe.ly MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Tithe.ly MCP helps you manage church giving and nonprofit donations directly through your AI agent. You can list organizations, create payment categories for different revenue streams, and process transactions without leaving your chat interface. It's built for ministry leads who need to handle finances quickly and accurately. ## Overview - **Category:** payment-processing - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JUHjKeldYmR80kBXQsQzhtnB9cz4Tcl2gXjo3l6o/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** church-giving, donations, fundraising, payment-management, tithely ## Description Managing church finances usually means jumping between multiple tabs, hunting for specific donor IDs, and manually typing out receipt details for every single contribution. This Connector changes that by letting you handle the heavy lifting through natural conversation with your AI agent. Instead of digging through a complex dashboard to find a specific organization or payment category, you can just ask your agent to pull that info up instantly. You can create new giving types for youth ministries, special projects, or cafe sales on the fly, and send out receipts to donors using your existing templates without having to log into a separate portal or copy-paste data. It's designed to keep your focus on your ministry while making sure the administrative side of fundraising stays organized and accurate. By connecting Tithe.ly to Vinkius, you get a way to handle these repetitive tasks in one place. It makes it much easier to keep your records straight, ensure your donors feel appreciated with timely receipts, and spend less time on data entry. You can quickly check organization details, manage your revenue streams, and keep your financial records updated in real time without the usual friction of manual navigation. ## Tools ### create_transaction Process a new transaction. This lets you log money quickly without manual entry. ### login Authenticate and get account info. Use this to make sure your agent has the right permissions. ### list_organization_owners Search for organization owners. It helps you identify the right contacts fast. ### list_organizations Search for and retrieve organization details. This is great for managing multiple church branches. ### list_payment_categories List or search payment categories. Use it to check what categories are already active. ### send_email Send emails (e.g., receipts) to recipients. This automates your follow-up communication using your templates. ### update_payment_category Update an existing payment category. Use this to keep your revenue streams organized. ### create_payment_category Create a new payment category. This helps you track new ways your church receives funds. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all organizations I manage on Tithe.ly. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your organizations. You have access to 'Grace Community Church' (ID: 77482) and 'Hope Outreach' (ID: 99231). Which one would you like to manage? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Create a new giving category called 'Youth Ministry' for organization 77482. ``` **Response:** ``` Successfully created the 'Youth Ministry' category (Type: giving_type) for organization 77482. It is now active and ready to receive donations. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Send a receipt for transaction 55021 to donor@example.com. ``` **Response:** ``` The receipt for transaction 55021 has been queued and sent to donor@example.com using the official receipt template. ``` ## Capabilities ### Create new transactions Log a new donation or payment instantly through your chat. ### Authenticate account details Verify your connection and permissions with your AI agent. ### Search for organization owners Find the correct contact person for any of your managed entities. ### Retrieve organization details Pull up specific information for different church or nonprofit branches. ### List and search payment categories See all your current giving types and shop items in one list. ### Send emails and receipts Send automated confirmations to your donors using your saved templates. ### Update existing payment categories Modify the details of your current revenue streams on the fly. ### Create new payment categories Add new categories like 'Youth Ministry' or 'Cafe' to your records. ## Use Cases ### Adding a new ministry category A church admin needs to add a 'Youth Ministry' category. They ask the agent to create it for a specific organization ID. ### Processing a large donation A donor sends a large gift. The finance lead asks the agent to process the transaction and send a receipt immediately. ### Checking active giving types A ministry lead needs to see what types of giving are active. They ask the agent to list all current payment categories. ### Finding branch owners A nonprofit manager needs to find the owner of a specific branch. They ask the agent to search for organization owners. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by logging donations as they happen without leaving your chat. - Send out receipts instantly so donors always get their confirmation on time. - Keep your revenue streams organized by creating and updating categories easily. - Find specific organization details quickly instead of searching through a dashboard. - Verify your connection status and permissions easily with a simple login check. - Manage multiple ministry branches at once by finding the right leads and owners fast. ## How It Works The bottom line is you can handle church and nonprofit finances through a simple chat interface instead of a complex dashboard. 1. Subscribe to the Tithe.ly MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Tithe.ly API ID and API Token to link your account. 3. Start asking your agent to manage donations, find organizations, or send receipts. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Tithe.ly MCP to manage my church's donations?** Yes, you can use the Tithe.ly MCP to handle all your church giving. Your agent can process transactions, manage payment categories, and send receipts directly from your chat. **How does the Tithe.ly MCP help with nonprofit fundraising?** It automates the repetitive parts of fundraising. You can ask your agent to create transactions and send out receipts to donors instantly, which keeps your records accurate and your donors informed. **Can the Tithe.ly MCP send out donation receipts?** Yes, the Tithe.ly MCP can send receipts to your donors. It uses your existing templates to ensure the messaging stays consistent while saving you from manual emails. **Can I use Tithe.ly to manage multiple organizations?** You can. The Tithe.ly MCP allows you to search for and retrieve details for various organizations, making it easy to switch between different church branches or nonprofit branches. **Does the Tithe.ly MCP support custom payment categories?** Yes, you can use the Tithe.ly MCP to create, list, and update payment categories. This helps you organize different revenue streams like cafe sales, youth ministries, or general giving. **Is the Tithe.ly MCP safe for handling financial data?** Yes, it uses your existing Tithe.ly API credentials to perform actions. It's a secure way to manage your finances through an AI client without exposing your login details. **Can I list all organizations associated with my Tithe.ly account?** Yes! Use the `list_organizations` tool with the ID set to 'mine'. The agent will return details for all organizations you have permission to access. **How do I create a new giving type for my church?** You can use the `create_payment_category` tool. Provide the organization ID, a name (e.g., 'Building Fund'), and set the type to 'giving_type'. **Is it possible to send a receipt email for a specific transaction?** Absolutely. Use the `send_email` tool by providing the recipient's email, the transaction ID as the 'object', and 'receipt' as the template name.