How a Great Digital Giving Solution Makes a Difference

A modern giving platform is a powerful toolbox for churches and non-profit organizations who want to make a difference with their giving. Here is what the right solution should do for you:

1. Save You Money — Transaction rates vary widely between providers, and the percentages add up fast. Compare rates carefully so more of every gift goes to the mission.
2. Empower Donors — Look for a platform that creates an easy and enjoyable experience for your givers — one that allows donors to set up recurring donations quickly and save payment methods with a simple click of a button. This speeds up the time it takes them to make future donations.
3. Change Lives — The point of easier giving is not convenience for its own sake. Every barrier you remove between a generous heart and a completed gift means more resources for your church to change lives.

Digital Giving Makes Giving Easy

You may be wondering if digital giving is only for those familiar with cutting-edge technology. Will people not accustomed to downloading the latest app be comfortable using a digital giving platform? The reality is digital giving is simpler than writing a check (and much faster, too). With a good giving solution, donating is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Enter the amount you want to give.
2. Select the destination you want to give towards.
3. Choose your payment method, and that's it!

When a platform makes it easy to save a payment method, the next gift is even easier. The better your digital experience is, the more it will encourage repeat giving, providing your ministry more resources to make a difference in your community.

What to Look For in a Giving Platform

A great giving solution does not just provide ease of use. It should also empower you and your givers with real technology muscle:

1. Custom Interface — Your giving page should carry your church's branding, not the provider's. Your donors should experience the same look and feel as your website, creating a seamless (and secure) giving environment.
2. Powerful Dashboards — An admin dashboard that keeps you up to date on key giving indicators, with one-click reports, helps your ministry plan and make better financial decisions.
3. Text-to-Give — Sending a text is the easiest way for someone to make a financial gift. Donors simply text your keyword and a dollar amount for an immediate donation. It's that simple.

Platforms like Overflow check all of these boxes and make giving simple across every channel. Whatever provider you choose, make the digital experience easy — your givers (and your mission) will thank you.

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