With everything we see on the news and social media, it’s easy to perceive the world as being selfish or egocentric. However, things aren’t always as they appear. People are still very much interested in giving time and money to help others and contribute to the greater good.
Let’s face it—online giving platforms aren’t all the same. What worked for your church years ago might not be the right solution today. After all, churches grow, strategies change, and technology advances.
Last year, faith-based organizations saw the largest uptick in generosity on #GivingTuesday with an 18.1% increase in online donations. And in December, roughly 30% of annual giving happened. Statistics like this matter because they help churches identify giving patterns and better understand how (and when) people prefer to give.
Does your church participate in #GivingTuesday? If not, you’re missing a HUGE opportunity to reach more people locally and globally. The goal of #GivingTuesday (aka National Day of Giving) is to create a wave of generosity that touches people across the world. Since its inception in 2012, it’s been an enormous success for faith-based organizations.
Pastor Appreciation Day falls on the second Sunday of October every year, and there are many creative ways to show gratitude for church leaders. In fact, you can celebrate throughout the entire month because October is Pastor Appreciation Month.
After a distracting summer, many families find their passion for church re-ignited in the fall. They’ll begin regularly attending services again around August and September. Beyond seeing familiar faces return to church, you’ll also notice an uptick of new visitors. With this increase in attendance, there are plenty of opportunities to ignite giving, grow membership, and further the mission of your church.
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