All checks should be made payable to the “Movement Strategy Center,” with the project’s name stated in the memo section if applicable. Please mail checks to our lockbox at PO Box 511, Rodeo, CA 94572.

Note that checks sent via FedEx or any mailing service that requires deliveries to a physical location should still be sent to 1714 Franklin St, Suite 100, PMB 814, Oakland, CA 94612.

For Checks Received via Lockbox:

• The Operations team will review deposited check scans on the lockbox portal once per week and enter the information into Netsuite.

• Between the 10th and 26th of the following month, MSC's Finance will review deposits to MSC’s account and Netsuite records and move cash to project accounts. 

• If Operations and Accounts Receivable cannot determine the project designation of a check, they will enter the check information into the unidentified revenue list. Projects should review the list at least monthly.

For Checks Received at the MSC Office:

• The Operations team opens mail once per week. The Operations team will review deposited check scans on the lockbox portal once per week and enter the information into Netsuite.

• Between the 10th and 26th of the following month, MSC's Finance will review deposits to MSC’s account and Netsuite records and move cash to project accounts. 

• If Operations and Accounts Receivable cannot determine the project designation of a check, they will enter the check information into the unidentified revenue list. Projects should review the list at least monthly.

If There Are Check Issues/Returns:

Operations or Accounts Receivable will notify Department Leads or Project Directors of any check issues, such as missing signatures, amount mismatches, or incorrect payees. Accounts Receivable will reach out to the donor to issue a new check by sending an FSP Check Return Notification Letter to the FSP as well as a Donor Check Return Notification letter to the donor and returning the check.