Mary JahnkeMany of us can remember sitting hunched over the kitchen table as a kid, toiling away at a stack of thank-you notes. We wanted to say thank you—but it seemed so hard to come up with an interesting way to express our gratitude. Years later, and that...
Jess HollandToday is Giving Tuesday! If you panicked because you forgot to prep your church for it, then this post is for you. Giving Tuesday began in 2012 with a simple purpose: to connect people around the world through the act of generosity. It’s also a day...
Faithlife StaffSending end-of-year giving statements doesn’t have to mean weeping and gnashing of teeth. Or paper cuts. Here are two simple ways you can send giving statements with Faithlife Giving. At the end of the year, Faithlife Giving will automatically...
Faithlife Giving has been serving churches throughout the United States for just over a year and, already, the giving stats we’re seeing are staggering. The biggest lesson coming out of all of it is this: If you’re only collecting gifts...
Fall is here and that means the busyness of the holiday season is about to start. And while the holidays are full of celebration and fun, it can be stressful for church members to find time to plan their generosity for the upcoming new year. But...
You might be wondering how mobile giving, a simple technology, could help your church be more generous. Stay with me. As believers, we all experience times when the Holy Spirit speaks to us and we are compelled to action. During those moments, we’re...
Jennifer GrishamThere’s a reason New Year’s resolutions like “pray more” tend to fail. “More” is vague—when will you feel like you’ve reached your resolution? And if you’re talking about church giving campaign goals, “more” means practically nothing to your donors...
As a church leader, you know how generosity is key to the Christian life. You want people to experience spiritual transformation and honor God by giving their time, talent, and treasure. But church management can feel discouraging when you only have...
You’re probably noticing, like the rest of the world, that people are hardly carrying cash or checks anymore. Most transactions are happening from our phones. That’s why having text-to-give in your church is so important. (Though passing the plate...
Matthew BoffeyOne of the best ways to inspire generosity in your church is to keep your congregation informed. When people know where their donations are going, see the progress they are making together, and learn how God is using their gifts to grow the kingdom...
Did you know that the last three days of the year can account for over 10% of a church’s total donations? That makes December 29–31 the most important three days for January 1 and beyond. By planning a year-end giving campaign now, you take...