Five Ways to Prep for Switching Giving Platforms

Here are five ways you can prepare to switch giving platforms with success.

Nowhere in the Bible does it state that a sermon is more spiritual because it is long and boring. In fact, an argument can be made that it is more spiritual to deliver a creative and engaging message because of the life change that such a message can bring.

There is no need to stay stuck if your online giving platform is not meeting all of your needs. Sometimes, we weigh the benefit of making a change against the pain of the transition process. You should not have to feel handcuffed to a giving strategy that is not working for you. When you partner with Deka, we can make it easy for you to transition well.

If you are wondering how to prepare to make this switch, this blog will help. Here are five ways you can prepare to switch giving platforms with success.

Decide on Your Priorities

One way you can discover what is most important to you is to list what is currently not working or frustrating. Save that list and use it to ask questions when interviewing potential partners.

The second thing you can do is make a list of things that are going well that you do not want to change. Do not assume that those things will remain the same without mentioning them to your new giving solution provider.

Write out your goals. What do you want to happen in the future with your church finances and giving?

Get feedback from your team. Listening to their experience and what they think needs to change will help you make the best decision on what is most significant moving forward.

Research Your Options

You can look at websites to see what different online giving platforms offer, but it would also be good to talk to someone in person. Deka offers free coaching appointments without any commitment. In these sessions, a Deka team member can review your current services and help you set goals for the future.

Click here to schedule a free coaching session today.

What are other people saying about their experience with a potential giving partner? Look at testimonials to review how an organization offering digital giving solutions has helped other ministries.

Here are a few testimonies from pastors who have partnered with Deka.

Willie George

Brandon Cormier

Rodrigo Vargas

Create a Plan of Action

Switching digital giving platforms goes much easier when you create a plan in advance. At Deka, we provide a checklist that will make organizing this project for your church much more manageable. 

A key area to consider in your preparation is how the transition will involve various teams on your staff. Your financial team, online team, and communicators will all have to be prepared for the switch.

Create a timeline with deadlines to keep your team on track during the transition.

Communicate the Change to Your Givers

Two things you do not want to do are switch online giving partners without letting your congregation know and making the switch with just a one-time announcement.

When you communicate this change to your church, you want to let them know through multiple avenues, share vision with the change, and address their initial concerns.

Are you looking to make a change? 

We’d like to help. Use this link to schedule a free coaching session with no commitment. Find out more about us, how we can help you, and hopefully learn some things that will better prepare you to switch giving platforms with more confidence. 

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