Everything You Need to Know About the Luminate Online Release 25.2
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Version 25.2 updates enhance online fundraising, ensuring PCI compliance for security. Smoother, safer donations through the Gift Service Center. New APIs offer transaction customization. Backend upgrades for quicker, more reliable user experiences.
TL;DR:
Key updates include:
- Gift Service Center checkout support
- New APIs for transaction processing
Introduction to Release 25.2
Release 25.2 brings crucial updates that improve your online fundraising efforts. With the March 31 PCI compliance deadline approaching, these updates ensure your organization meets security and compliance standards. Get ready to streamline your online fundraising with an enhanced donor experience.More details can be found in the Full Release Notes for 25.2.
Gift Service Center Enhancements
Sustaining donors easily manage their recurring gifts in their Gift Service Center. With the 25.2 release, donors now experience a new Update Card process using a secure modal window when making updates, protecting sensitive payment information and adhering to PCI compliance standards.The improvements to the Gift Service Center guarantee a smooth, secure, and easy experience for donors, which is crucial for keeping their loyalty and dedication to your mission.
Additionally, administrators who make updates on a donor’s behalf in the ‘Sustaining Gifts’ tab within Donation Management in Luminate Online now leverage the same PCI v4-compliant secure modal checkout when updating credit card information, ensuring consistent security and user experience across both donor-facing and administrative updates.
New APIs and Checkout Options
Our new APIs improve transaction processing for online fundraising. They support the latest payment processing methods, allowing you to tailor donation processes to your organization's needs.The new APIs enhance the checkout process for recurring gifts and direct bank debits.
New methods allow logged-in users to update their credit card info for recurring gifts using a secure token, while another ensures all necessary values are provided when updating payment info, maintaining data integrity. We've also provided a method to process direct bank debits through ACH and ACSS with legacy merchant accounts.
Donors benefit from the ability to utilize these tools to connect with changing fundraising demands and offer supporters an exceptional giving experience.
PCI Compliance Deadline
The full requirements of PCI 4.0 take effect on March 31, 2025. Your organization will have its own audit date. To ensure your organization is ready, update all of your payment forms before your PCI audit date. Be aware that to ensure that Blackbaud is compliant before Blackbaud’s audit, we will enforce ALL payment processing by running an Auto-Compliance Migration Script beginning May 1st within Luminate Online & TeamRaiser. By implementing these features now, you can ensure that your systems are compliant ahead of the deadline.Resources to Help You Finalize Your PCI v4 Updates:
- FAQs on PCI v4 and Payment Security
- Step by Step eLearnings from Blackbaud University
- Blackbaud Support for technical assistance
- Find a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for expert PCI compliance guidance
By prioritizing PCI compliance, you safeguard sensitive donor information, enhance trust, and ensure that your organization can continue to operate smoothly and effectively.
Looking Ahead to the April Release
Our upcoming April release, scheduled for April 15th, promises to bring exciting new features to further enhance your online fundraising capabilities. With these updates, you'll have access to tools designed to improve both the donor experience and your organization's efficiency.One major addition that’s coming is the support for Embedded Checkout in TeamRaiser Registration Forms. While the registration forms will be unchanged, organizations will have the option to use Embedded Checkout as the payment processing method instead of the previously available Modal option. This provides greater flexibility in how payments are handled during registration, allowing for a more seamless and integrated experience for participants.
Additionally, we are introducing support for Canadian ACS Direct Debit. This feature will allow Canadian donors to set up direct debit payments within BBMS, offering them more flexibility and convenience. By expanding payment options, you can cater to a wider audience and potentially increase your donor base.
Final Thoughts
Stay tuned for more details as we approach the release date so you can fully understand the benefits and prepare your team for the new features.
By staying informed and taking advantage of these new tools, you can continue to improve your fundraising efforts and make a greater impact on your community.
News Blackbaud Luminate Online® Blog
03/21/2025 1:00pm EDT
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