Since getting its start in 2012, #GivingTuesday has grown year after year. People across the globe embrace this day of giving in the height of consumerism around the holidays—it’s a breath of fresh air. It reminds people to give back in a meaningful way rather than getting caught up in shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
With little to no notice, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more can adversely impact the lives of your congregation and community. Whether these emergency situations happen near you or they occur thousands of miles away, it’s crucial your church is prepared.
Recurring giving benefits the church and the giver. For the giver, donations are easy to manage, and consistent giving helps develop spiritual growth. For the church, forecasting is more accurate and the average recurring giver donates 42% more annually.
Technology connects us in ways we never imaged. In our pockets, we carry a library, a radio, and a calculator. We stream live TV and make home movies on a range of devices. We interact in seconds with the church, friends, and family, and work, regardless of time or location.
There’s no doubt about it—Facebook is BUSY! With over 1.47 billion active users logging in daily and 2.23 billion logging in monthly, Facebook continues to be the most popular social media channel. And it’s not just for younger generations. All generations scroll through their Facebook feed on phones, tablets, and computers.
Last year, the number of mobile payments made on smartphones grew by 36%. The increase impacted a range of establishments from DMVs to grocery stores. It also impacted churches. Faith-based organizations saw an 18.1% increase in mobile gifts in 2017 – the most substantial increase of any charitable sector.
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