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Anytime you approach the topic of giving (especially increasing giving in your church) it can be a sensitive conversation. As we discuss ways to increase giving, what we’re really talking about is how to help people live out the biblical principles of generosity.
As a church leader, you understand the important role that giving plays in a church. The ministry wouldn’t be able to function as effectively if nobody gave of their time, talent, and treasure.
Giving in general is a great thing, but when people can get behind a certain project or campaign, they’re more likely to contribute financially. A critical aspect of seeing more success in generosity is fund management—directing donations to a specific fund or campaign. A person might want to specifically support the youth ministry or a mission trip. Having a designated fund where they know where their money is going can help encourage donations.
Historically, giving dips in the summer with kids home from school and family vacations nearing. This year, the uncertainties surrounding the Coronavirus have created a new set of challenges. While 64% of churches saw an increase in online giving between January and April, they’re still keeping a close eye on the budget that pays their staff and funds their mission.
Each month, our product team releases new functionality for our giving platform. In May, we released thoughtful enhancements designed to improve the giver and admin experience. These features are driven by feedback from the churches we gratefully serve!
Check out what’s new at easyTithe (and what’s coming soon).
With over 75% of people preferring to make payments online via credit card, debit card, or eCheck (ACH), it makes sense they want to tithe the same way. Jumping on a home computer or smartphone is a familiar experience when managing money. It’s convenient and secure, and giving to the church online is no different.
Giving to the church for the first time is an emotional experience before it’s a financial one. While finances do play a role in the decision, people give with their hearts. But, only 19% of those that give once are likely to donate a second time. There are a lot of reasons for this, and a primary one has to do with how you engage with first-time givers.
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