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Online Access via DonorCentral

If you have specific questions about a grant, please email us directly at the Grants department for fastest service at: grants@aefonline.org

If you are new to AEF and/or DonorCentral, please follow the "Welcome to AEF's DonorCentral" instructions that were emailed to you. If you did not receive the Welcome email, please call us at 1-888-440-4233 or contact the Experience Team to request another copy and verify the correct email address on file.

Our employer ID number is: 34-1747398

AEF Account Holders - Login Here

Login Instructions for Gmail Users

Login Instructions for Non-Gmail Users

How to Use DonorCentral

 

DonorCentral GUIDED TOUR
View a brief presentation on how to access and use your DonorCentral account.

How to Use DonorCentral
To access DonorCentral and make a grant please follow the steps below.

1.) Click on AEF ACCOUNT HOLDERS - LOGIN HERE (situated above)
2.) At the Login page you have two options:
  •  Sign in with your current Google (Gmail) User Name and Password    -or-
  •  Sign in with a Blackbaud ID & Password (you may need to establish one).
3.) To recommend a grant, select Recommendations, from the menu bar then click on New. 
4.) From the Grant Recommendation window, you will have three options:
  • A) Search AEF’s database for a charitable organization: Input the organization’s name, city and state in the same field.  
  • B) Search for an organization from your granting history.
  • C) If the organization is not in AEF’s database, check the box titled Add a new charitable organization. If you select this option, input the organization's name and full address. (Don’t worry about information you don’t know, such as Contact, Email, Web Address or Tax ID.)
5.) Click the Next button.
6.) Input the grant amount.  Do not use a $ or comma.
7.) (Optional) Type in any statement or message you’d like to include on the grant cover letter. 
8.) Check the Missionary Work box if applicable.
9.) Select the Anonymous Options as needed
10.) Fill out the recurring grant options if desired.
11.) Click the Next button.
12.) Be sure to read and select “I agree” to the conditions information.
13.) Click the Submit button.


 

How to See Grant Details?

Learn how to see grant details here

How to Change Grantee Contact Information?

Learn how to change the grantee contact information here

How to Export Previous Grant Details?

Learn how to export previous grant details here

How to Download Grant Recommendation Letters?

Access this instructional form  for details.

 

Granting Guidelines:
Learn How Grants Can and Cannot Be Used

For New Users 

 

AEF offers a secured web site for registered donors called DonorCentral. New users will receive a Welcome email with DonorCentral instructions to set up an email and password combination with which to access DonorCentral, powered by Blackbaud. The site provides you online access to your Fund for the following:

  • Online grant recommendations.

  • Granting history – to whom you made grants, when, and in what amounts.

  • Gift history – what assets were contributed to your Fund, when, and in what amounts.

  • Updated Fund balance.

Your satisfaction is very important to us.

Making A Grant Recommendation:
Understanding the Process

Our video " DonorCentral 101 Video Tour - How to Make Grant Recommendations Online & More" provides a comprehensive overview of how to navigate your DonorCentral account.

Download our   DonorCentral User Guide for additional details about using your DonorCentral account. Learn how to understand your   Fund Statement.

If you have additional questions, please email at: donorsupport@aefonline.org

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