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Reliant is not approving it at this time as a partner for our donor datasync or donation data. This means you won't be able to get donor notices through Epistle as it won't have access to Reliant's database and you should not upload or enter donation data into Epistle. Epistle's product before purchasing PE was a communication platform for missionaries to communicate with supporters. You may use this function as a communication tool similar to the way you might use Mailchimp or Substack. It appears they may be integrating MTD/MPD tools with the communication platform. If so and if you wish to use this as a communication platform you should not transfer your donor list through PE conversion. You would build your contact list in Epsitle from scratch, from your own address books and contact information, and then manage it separately from donor and donation data as you would in software like Mailchimp or in your own contact lists in Gmail or Outlook.
Given some of our current challenges, we only want to work with partners that have a data agreement directly with Reliant. We have that in place solely with Cru for MPDx. In addition, our understanding is that Epistle is using a different data structure and will not have an export that is compatible with MPDx. We are committed to finding a path for transition from PE to MPDx, and eventual features on Toolbox.
Pro-tip: Substack is free to publish on, allows you to have private substacks so only your supporter and prayer lists can read it, and has video post options. If any of you are using it already, we would love to hear about your experience and any pro's and con's you have encountered:
- https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037607131-How-much-does-Substack-cost
- https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044389731-Can-I-make-a-private-Substack-publication
- https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/21093671091220-Guide-to-video-posts-on-Substack
