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1.2. Application Guide

NOTE: Aristotle's AMP app is only available for Android devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Presently you can NOT download the Aristotle AMP app for any Apple device (iPhones, iPads, etc.). Apple has recently changed their terms of service and we are in the process of updating our iOS version of the AMP app to correspond with their new guidelines.

AMP Application Guide

This guide is designed to show you how to use the basics of the Aristotle AMP application for Android devices.  If you have more specific questions please contact your Aristotle Account Manager for a full walk through.  The AMP application works in conjunction with Aristotle 360 and CampaignContribution.com, if you haven't set those up please speak with an Account Manager.

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Step 1 – Download, Install and Login

1. Search for "Aristotle AMP" in the Google Play Store and download the newest version of the AMP application for your device.  After your first download be sure to keep your App up to date.
2. Once it is downloaded open the app and login using your Client ID (provided by your Account Manager), Username and Password.

Quick Tips

• After Logging in with the Client ID the first time, it won't appear again.
• The Username and Password is setup in the Advocate Panel in Aristotle 360.
• Important note: In order to use AMP, you must be connected to the internet. If you're using public Wi-Fi, please ensure that you've accepted the terms in your internet browser, and are actually connected to the public/hotel network.

Step 2 – Start Swiping and Raising Money

1.  Plug your AMP Reader into the headphone jack and swipe your first card.
2. After you have swiped the credit card, the app will pull the First Name, Last Name, Credit Card Number and Expiration Date.
3. Fill in the Amount of the contribution and the Billing Zip Code.

Quick Tips

• Some credit cards will pull First and Last name in all capital letters.  This isn't a problem processing, for data cleanliness feel free to change.
• Certain Credit Cards don't pull the full expiration date, be sure to check it before hitting Next, it will save you time in the future.
• If there are no returns after searching try using the Member Name and Member Zip Code.  See Below for more Details.

Member Name and Member Zip Code

In some cases the name on the credit card or the billing zip code will not match what is in the 360 database or VoterListsOnline.  In these cases, enter the name and/or zip code that will be found in 360 or VoterListOnline in the Member Name and Member Zip Code.    You will then see the appropriate returns in your search list.

This is especially helpful in the following situations:

- Credit card is registered to alternate address (i.e. vacation home, word address, etc.) and uses a different zip code than what is listed in their member record in 360.

- The first and last name on the credit card is listed as their full legal name and their member record is what they commonly go by. If Charles is on their credit card but the member name is listed as Chuck in 360, you will need to add "Chuck" to the member name field.

*Please note that these fields are not mandatory fields and do not need to be completed if there are no issues with the way the data is pulling from the credit card.

Step 3 – Search Return Screen

1. After hitting Next in Step 2, the app will search your Aristotle 360 and VLO Databases for a match. 
2. The Search Page will display matching records and give you several Options.
3. Records that are matched to 360 will show a yellow box saying 360.  If you tap on it you will be adding the transaction to that record.
4. If you are using the PAC Eligible/PAC Ineligible Groups you will see them appear in the 360 matched records as a Green E or a Red I.
5. Records matched to VLO will appear with VLO in Blue next to them.  Selecting this will create a new record in 360. 

• Quick TipsSimply tap on one of the names in the list if you want to accept it as a match.
• Select Add New if there are no appropriate matches and you want to add the record new.
• Select Cancel if you wish to return to the previous screen.

Step 4 – Filling out Address Information

1. If you select a matching record from the Aristotle 360 or VoterListOnline database, Name and address information will automatically be filled in this step. 
2. If you did not select a matching record, you will need to fill out the address information, it will populate your 360 Database with a new record.

Step 5 – Compliance Information

1. Fill out Employer, Occupation, Phone and E-mail information.  (These are necessary fields and must be completed.)
2. You will need e-mail so that your donor can receive a thank you note.

Quick Tips

• Data Points added here will update your records in Aristotle 360.
• Be sure to review the Amount listed at the top of the screen to ensure you have keyed it correctly.
• Select the FatCats option to see previous giving history and to import Employer and Occupation.

FatCats Lookup

Quick Tips

• This lookup pulls data form our FatCats contributor Database.
• FatCats includes contributions that have been itemized on FEC and State Reports.
• Not all transactions and individual has given will show up.
• There is an Import Employer and Occupation button with each Transaction.  This can be used to speed up data entry.
• The Minimum, Maximum and Average contribution amounts are shown at the top of the page.

Step 6 – Processing Cards

1. Hit the Submit button to process the donation.
2. A Pop Up will appear, including the disclaimer information.  Show or read the disclaimer to the Donor and when they agree push the Yes button.
3. Upon hitting yes the credit card will be processed and you will receive a Success or Failure message.

Quick Tips

• Upon approval, if the e-mail address is populated the system will send a thank you note.
• Thank you notes can be set up in the Web Form in Aristotle 360.
• If you receive a failure notice, be sure to double check Zip Code, spelling of names, and expiration date.  Any of these can cause

the transaction not to fail.

• Successful transactions will post directly to your Aristotle 360 account.