Looking for ways to promote online tithing at your church? In this article, I’ll share five ways to accept tithes digitally and compare three fundraising platforms that simplify the process. I’ll also explain why your church should encourage people to give online.
Join the fundraising movement! Join the fundraising movement!Church members who give digitally donate 33% more frequently than those who give via traditional methods. That means more funds to fuel your mission.
As your church continues to modernize, it’s important to provide convenient ways for congregants to tithe and donate other offerings online.
Below, I’ll share how to accept online tithing at your church, plus affordable donation software options that simplify the process.
Create a branded donation form with a custom amount field to encourage people to tithe however much they want to. Use visuals and storytelling to show how tithes make a difference in your church and how they are used.
Include a recurring interval like “weekly” to encourage members to set up a recurring donation for tithes. Automating tithes is convenient for donors, since they don’t have to donate manually every time. It also helps your church secure a steady, predictable income.
See how the Spirit Embassy The Good News Church uses a Donorbox-hosted donation page to collect online tithes.
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Promoting a church membership helps you recruit more volunteers, strengthen connections with followers, and secure donors who are more likely to give regularly.
Set up a monthly or annual online membership program to accept tithes and other offerings online. Add various membership tiers, including one for tithing.
Recurring giving accounted for 42% of digital donations in 2024.
Add a recurring donation option to your church’s online donation form to secure more steady, predictable income for your mission.
Platforms like Donorbox support seven recurring donation options, in addition to one-time donations. Donors can easily update their recurring plans at any time via the Donor Portal.
Plus, Pro and Premium members have access to Donorbox’s Recurring Donation Upsell and Recurring Donation Boost features to increase recurring donations effortlessly.
Bonus resource: Learn how four Christian organizations grew with recurring giving in this blog post.
Collecting cashless gifts as people visit your church is another fantastic way to raise funds. Since most people don’t carry cash, church giving kiosks simplify the process by enabling members to donate swiftly using cards and digital wallets.
In-person fundraising software like Donorbox Live™ makes it easy for you to accept online tithing at your church. Set up giving kiosks at church entry and exit points, or ask volunteers to accept offerings via Android smartphones or iPhones using Donorbox Live – Mobile.
NFC tags are another option to encourage members to tithe quickly before, during, and after sermons and church events.
See how the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in New York City uses Donorbox Live to collect donations in person and raise more:
Most people carry a smartphone, so make it quick and easy for attendees to give during Sunday services and beyond by offering a text-to-give option.
With Donorbox Text-to-Give, members can quickly text your church’s campaign ID or custom keyword to a toll-free number or short code.
They’ll then be redirected to your online campaign to complete their gift. Repeat giving is even easier, with no forms or websites required.
Pro tip: Educate members about text-to-give by putting up flyers in your church lobby, and mention it during morning announcements to encourage donations.
Ready to start accepting tithes online, but not sure which church fundraising platform to use? Below, I’ll spotlight three of the best software options.
Donorbox is an all-in-one fundraising and donor management platform designed to help churches, nonprofits, and other organizations collect donations online and in person. It offers various features to support church growth, from customizable donation forms to Peer-to-Peer and donation kiosk software.
And more. From Peer-to-Peer to Crowdfunding, explore the full list of features here.
Donorbox offers three pricing plans:
Supporters also have the option to cover the processing fees, so more of their donation goes towards your mission.
Learn how the Calvary Family of Churches achieved multi-state ministry growth with Donorbox:
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Tithely is a church giving platform that helps you achieve ministry growth with its fundraising features. It also offers an app to simplify church management.
Tithely offers three pricing plans:
Transaction fees are priced from 2.9% + 30¢ per donation.
Bonus resource: Read Tithely user reviews in this blog post.
easyTithe is another online donation platform that caters to churches of all sizes. They offer various fundraising features for collecting one-time and recurring gifts, including text-based and on-site donations.
Plans start from $49 per month for smaller churches. Optional add-ons are available. You’ll need to upgrade your subscription as your church grows.
easyTithe’s pricing plans are not publicly disclosed, so schedule a call for more information.
Bonus resource: Read real-life reviews from easyTithe users in this blog post.
More people are using streaming services and connecting with their church online. Avoid missing out on gifts from virtual attendees by providing a way to tithe digitally.
67% of churchgoers say that being able to donate online is important to them. As fewer people carry cash, offering a digital giving alternative enables members to tithe faithfully – and increases support for your church.
People who donate online tend to give larger amounts than those who give cash and are more likely to repeat their donations.
Americans make an average donation of $17/week to their local place of worship. This can be a significant amount when considered monthly.
Tithing is a vital part of every follower’s faith and a crucial revenue source for church growth. It’s important to choose the right fundraising platform that offers helpful tools to accept tithes and other church offerings online and in person.
Donorbox MinistryMomentum is a dedicated pillar of Donorbox that offers various fundraising features specifically tailored to help churches like yours grow and secure mission-fueling support.
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With a background in professional writing, Lydia brings over 10 years of experience in nonprofit communications under her belt, with a strong focus on fundraising and donor engagement. Her passion for supporting nonprofits was sparked during college internships with global mission organizations, where she gained hands-on experience with fundraising marketing strategies.
Lydia went on to serve for more than eight years as a Church Communications Director, overseeing both internal and external communications to clearly communicate the church’s mission, build trust with members, and encourage generosity through accessible tools like online and recurring giving. In this role, she partnered closely with church leadership to support giving campaigns and highlight the real-life impact of financial support through storytelling.
These experiences have continued to fuel her dedication to empowering nonprofits through her writing.
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