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Unlocking the generosity of the people in your church can be challenging at times. Online giving can help, but making the switch from the way you’ve always done things can be intimidating.
Fortunately, the shift online is way easier than you think. To help you get started, let’s break it down into five easy steps.
Here’s the lowdown on how to get started with online giving:
You can’t make change without getting leadership on board first. The good news is that there are many, many reasons online giving is a fantastic idea for a church. Here are three of the best reasons:
We recommend presenting these reasons to your leadership team and answering any questions that they might have. If you’re considering a tool like Digigiv, you can also reach out to our team for more details about its benefits and features so that your presentation is as convincing as possible.
Once your leadership team is on board, it’s time to choose a platform to use. There are a ton of online giving platforms for churches out there, and it can be super overwhelming to choose one. Here are a few of the most important things to look for:
As you do your homework and consider different platforms, keep these factors in mind. To save you some time, here is how our DigiGiv online platform measures up:
Whether you use DigiGiv or another tool, make sure you have information like that listed above handy when you go to present to your church leadership.
Once you’ve sold your church on the shift to online giving, you have to set the stage for the next step in turning that desire into reality. Before you sit down to set up an online giving option for your church, make sure you’ve got all the information you need to apply. It should only take a few minutes to gather what you need and will make the sign-up process faster and easier. You’ll need:
How easy is that? Once you’ve got everything gathered, move on to step four.
This might be the easiest part. Once you’ve got all the info you need, it’s time to sign up.
If you choose DigiGiv, and you get stuck, we’re here to help you at any part of the process. We’ll respond promptly through our online chat feature, phone, or e-mail, and we have dozens of instructional videos in our Help Hub.
We want to make the process as seamless and enjoyable as possible, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
With most giving tools, once you’ve signed up for the platform, you can customize your donor link, logo, color scheme, and more. You can also write personalized thank you messages that will automatically be sent to each donor, helping them feel connected and appreciated.
Personalization is a big deal when it comes to things like branding and creating an inclusive experience for your congregation. Take advantage of the customizable options at your disposal, so the qualities that make your ministry unique will shine through.
That’s how to get your church started with online giving! Changing the way you’ve always done things can be scary, but the switch online doesn’t have to be a boogeyman, especially if you use a high-quality giving tool to make the process simple.
Just make sure you take the time beforehand to consider how you’ll make the switch. Start with leadership, do your research, gather your info, and then set up your online giving with confidence.