Run a Charitable Giving Campaign

Your congregation's heart for giving shouldn't depend on who shows up on Sunday. PayIt2 lets members give to benevolence funds, seasonal drives, and disaster relief from anywhere, any time. No plate required.

Start a Charitable Giving Campaign
Stripe-secured • No monthly fees • Funds in 2-3 days

Why Digital Giving Matters for Churches

Church attendance patterns have shifted permanently. Many members attend two or three Sundays a month rather than every week, and a growing number participate through online services. When giving depends on physically being present to drop something in a plate, contributions decline every Sunday a member is absent. Digital giving campaigns solve this by letting members contribute from anywhere, on any schedule.

Seasonal giving drives are a major part of most church budgets. Christmas offerings, Easter campaigns, back-to-school supply drives, Thanksgiving food collections, and year-end giving pushes all have defined goals and timelines. A PayIt2 campaign gives each drive its own page with a clear goal, progress tracking, and a shareable link that works in bulletins, emails, social media posts, and from the pulpit.

Benevolence funds help members and community members in crisis: unexpected medical bills, job loss, housing emergencies, and utility shutoffs. Having a standing benevolence campaign means the church can respond quickly when need arises, rather than scrambling to collect after a crisis is already underway.

Seasonal giving drive
$2,000 - $25,000
Christmas, Easter, back-to-school, and year-end campaigns
Benevolence fund
$1,000 - $10,000
Emergency assistance for members and community in crisis
Disaster relief
$3,000 - $50,000
Rapid response collections for natural disasters and emergencies
Community outreach
$1,000 - $15,000
Food pantry, clothing drives, homeless ministry, and local aid

The key to successful church giving campaigns is specificity. "Help our community" raises less than "Raise $5,000 to stock the food pantry for 200 families this Thanksgiving." A clear goal, a defined timeline, and regular progress updates from the pulpit and via email drive participation far more than general appeals. Start your giving campaign and make it easy for your congregation to give when the spirit moves them.

For strategies on building momentum with early donors and sustaining giving over time:

Read: How a Thank-You Message Doubles Repeat Donors

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Related: Mission & Outreach · Building Funds

How It Works

1

Create a Campaign

Set up the giving drive with a description, goal, and timeline. Explain where the money goes and how it helps. Your campaign page is live in minutes.

2

Share With the Congregation

Share the link in the bulletin, from the pulpit, via email newsletter, and on social media. Members give from their phone, tablet, or computer anytime.

3

Put Giving to Work

Funds deposit in 2-3 business days. Direct the money to the charitable purpose immediately, whether that's stocking a food pantry or helping a family in need.

Why PayIt2 for Charitable Giving

Give Beyond Sunday

Members contribute from anywhere, any day. No more missed giving because someone was traveling, sick, or watching online.

Goal-Driven Campaigns

Each drive has its own page with a specific goal and progress bar. Congregation members see exactly how close they're and are motivated to close the gap.

Transparent and Accountable

Stripe-secured payments with a clear record of every donation. Builds trust with the congregation and simplifies accounting for church leadership.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about church charitable giving campaigns

Yes. Many churches run a standing benevolence fund alongside seasonal campaigns like Christmas giving or a food drive. Each campaign has its own page and link, so members can choose which cause to support. Share different links for different purposes and members give where they feel called.
Offer both options. Continue accepting cash and checks for those who prefer traditional giving, while promoting the digital campaign as an additional option. Display a QR code in the bulletin, project it during the offering, and include the link in every email. Over time, more members will shift to digital giving as they see how easy it is.
Tax deductibility depends on your organization's tax status, not on the payment platform. If your church or religious organization is a registered 501(c)(3), donations made through PayIt2 are tax-deductible just like donations made by cash or check. Your organization is responsible for issuing donation receipts and year-end giving statements to donors.
PayIt2 provides a dashboard that shows every donation with the donor name, amount, and date. Export this data for your records and cross-reference it with your church management software when preparing year-end giving statements. The digital record is actually more accurate and easier to reconcile than cash donations.

Make Giving Easy for Your Congregation

Set up a charitable giving campaign in minutes. No monthly fees, no contracts, no hidden costs. Funds in your account in 2-3 business days.

Start a Charitable Giving Campaign