Follow the logic with me. Your members are online using social media, email, probably eBay… So why not give online as well? It really is pretty straightforward and there are a ton of providers that help with the process such as:
The big question on your mind is probably “What will our members think?“. It’s a valid concern and one that virtually every other industry in business has had to tackle. Here’s a link to an article from 2005 on Christianity Today’s website. Businesses were concerned about the fees associated with the processing and assumed that the savings they currently had by only taking cash was more beneficial than accepting credit cards and paying 3% processing. When they started accepting credit cards, they found that transaction amounts were 30% higher than cash.
It’s really a matter of convenience for you and your contributors. They can set their amounts, process everything online and not have to worry about forgetting checks or having to get cash out when going to church. Check out the providers above and decide for yourself.
