Online banking, Square Up swipers on a smart phone or tablet, terminals and kiosks. Not to mention QR codes, social media giving, and crowdfunding (Faithify!). Our options for electronic giving are dizzying. What is worth the cost? Which ones will actually be used by our congregants? What will integrate with our other church management systems? How can we possibly keep up?
Here is a start! Attend the General Assembly workshop.
Find a list of sample organizations and sites that provide E-Giving support here. A Sample of E Giving Links and References
E-Giving: Contributions for the 21st Century
You can join us in person at the Oregon Convention Center
Saturday, June 27th, 3:00PM-4:15PM, Room B117-119, Workshop #437
Or Register as an Off-Site Participant for the Live-Stream
Note: If you are joining for the E-Giving workshop from a different timezone, here are the times on Saturday, June 27:
- Pacific: 3:00 PM until 4:15 PM
- Mountain: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- Central: 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
- Eastern 6 PM to 7:15 PM
To join us via Live-Stream, you must register as an Off-Site Participant (there is a fee). Then you can participate in selected workshops and business mini-assemblies. Off-Site Participants will be able to submit questions to the workshop presenters and can participate in chat rooms to build community and share ideas. Attendee support is available via the chat room and email.
Register at http://www.uua.org/ga/registration/site-registration
Mark Ewert is a stewardship consultant, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®), and a professional leadership and philanthropy coach (PCC) certified with the International Coaching Federation.
His experience includes founding a nonprofit, working as a fundraiser, and leading a national organization. Reach Mark at Team@StewardshipForUs.com