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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New List Result" from Planning Center.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Contact to Groups" in Google Contacts.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- ListRequired
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Try ItTriggerPolling- New Profile
Triggers when a new Profile is created.
Try ItTriggerPolling - New or Updated Contact
Triggers when a contact is created or updated.
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- New Donation
Triggers when a donation is received.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Service TypeRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- WorkflowRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- New Group
Triggers when a group is created.
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Practical ways you can use Planning Center and Google Contacts
Add new donors from Planning Center to Google Contacts.
When someone makes a donation in Planning Center, Zapier automatically creates a new contact for them in Google Contacts. This ensures you maintain an up-to-date directory of donors, improving communication and relationship-building.
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Organize new Planning Center profiles in Google Contacts.
Whenever a new profile is created in Planning Center, Zapier adds that information to Google Contacts, ensuring the IT team has a centralized, organized directory for managing users seamlessly.
ITAdd Google Contacts details to a Planning Center List.
When a new contact is added to Google Contacts, Zapier automatically updates a specified list in Planning Center. This keeps your outreach and engagement lists current without manual effort, helping to better segment and strategize communications.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Planning Center + Google Contacts integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Planning Center and Google Contacts
How can I synchronize contacts between Planning Center and Google Contacts?
To synchronize contacts, you need to set up a trigger in Planning Center such as 'New Person Added' and connect it to the action 'Create Contact' in Google Contacts. This allows for automatic transfer of new contact information.
What triggers are available for syncing Planning Center with Google Contacts?
Available triggers include 'New Person Added', 'Profile Updated', and 'Tag Added'. These can initiate an action in Google Contacts like creating or updating a contact.
Are there any limitations when transferring data from Planning Center to Google Contacts?
While most data fields can be synced, custom fields from Planning Center may not directly map to fields in Google Contacts. We recommend reviewing your field mappings carefully during setup.
Can I update existing Google Contacts automatically when changes are made in Planning Center?
Yes, by setting the trigger as 'Profile Updated' in Planning Center, you can automate updates to existing contacts in Google Contacts. Ensure you configure it to update rather than create new records.
How do I deal with duplicate contacts when integrating Planning Center with Google Contacts?
When setting up the integration, use Google Contact's built-in feature for merging duplicates. Also, ensure that your triggers and actions are correctly configured to minimize duplicate creation.
Is it possible to remove a contact from Google Contacts if it's deleted in Planning Center?
Currently, this isn't directly supported as an automatic action. You would need to manually remove the contact or handle deletions through another process.
How frequently does the synchronization occur once set up between Planning Center and Google Contacts?
Synchronizations typically occur in near real-time based on triggers such as adding or updating a contact in Planning Center triggering actions in Google Contacts.
