{"id":17505,"date":"2022-04-29T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=17505"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:47:34","slug":"crowdfunding-for-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/crowdfunding-for-churches","title":{"rendered":"Crowdfunding for Churches: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, almost everyone has given to a crowdfunding campaign. These types of fundraisers involve asking several people for small donations that add up in a big way, usually to reach a specific goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many churches have found great success with this method. But is it the right choice for your church?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, I\u2019ll show you why so many churches use crowdfunding to support specific projects. Then I\u2019ll outline how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign for your church.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why Do Churches Use Crowdfunding?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churches use crowdfunding because it\u2019s an easy, efficient, and impactful way to raise funds for projects, like building or planting new churches or mission work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, churches use crowdfunding because it <\/span><b>works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The average crowdfunding campaign raises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/crowdfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$9,237.55<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/nonprofit-fundraising-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of donors give to crowdfunding campaigns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, churches use crowdfunding because it\u2019s:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost-effective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are usually no upfront costs to launch a church crowdfunding campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need for developers to get your campaign up and running on most platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shareable.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Churches can raise more funds with easy social sharing options on their crowdfunding campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compounding. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of social proof encourages others to join in, so donations compound quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to raise funds for your church quickly, creating a crowdfunding campaign is the way to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are seven ways to make your campaign a success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Create a Successful Church Crowdfunding Campaign<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. Select a versatile crowdfunding platform<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a crowdfunding platform that\u2019s <\/span><b>affordable, requires less time to get you set up, and provides all the essential features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for accessibility, shareability, communication, and fundraising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms like Donorbox offer important features like a goal meter, which can result in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/crowdfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% increase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in donations, along with social sharing buttons, the ability to share updates, and a donor wall to inspire more giving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize a fundraising platform that makes it easy to customize your crowdfunding page to match your church branding. When a donor recognizes your brand, they\u2019ll feel more comfortable giving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122822 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a successful church crowdfunding campaign\" width=\"891\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign.png 2278w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-1024x590.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-1536x885.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-2048x1180.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog_Button&amp;utm_medium=Button&amp;utm_campaign=Button_Signup\"><span class='mb-text'>Get Started With Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Tell a story on your crowdfunding page<\/h3>\n<p>Share a compelling story about your church&#8217;s mission and work to inspire greater generosity among supporters.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also smart to choose a crowdfunding platform that lets you customize your page with your own colors and photos.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Promote your campaign \u2013 the right way<\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve set up your crowdfunding campaign, the next step is to promote it to increase engagement and support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some tips to help you successfully promote your campaign:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a church or community leader announce your crowdfunding project at your next worship service.<\/li>\n<li>Include a blurb about the campaign and a donation link\/<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/qr-codes-for-churches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QR code<\/a> in your printed weekly program.<\/li>\n<li>Share your campaign with your organization\u2019s email list and include details about the project and a donation link.<\/li>\n<li>Post about your campaign on social media regularly. Share updates, thank donors and volunteers, and include images of your progress.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your community to promote the project with neighbors, friends, and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Promoting your campaign in various ways early on helps increase support and engagement.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Build social proof and momentum<\/h3>\n<p>When people see others donating to your campaign, they&#8217;re more inclined to support your cause.<\/p>\n<p>Use a virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donor wall<\/a> to recognize campaign supporters for their generosity and increase participation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Motivate faith-based donors<\/h3>\n<p>Including a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-thermometer-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goal meter<\/a> on your crowdfunding campaign helps create a sense of urgency and excitement that motivates your church community to donate.<\/p>\n<p>A goal meter can also result in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/crowdfunding-statistics\/#:~:text=When%20using%20a%20crowdfunding%20%E2%80%98thermometer%2C%E2%80%99%20crowdfunding%20campaigns%20see%20a%2035%25%20increase%20in%20giving.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">35% increase<\/a> in giving, on average.<\/p>\n<p>Your supporters experience a sense of instant gratification after donating and seeing the impact of their gift. This motivates them to share your campaign and even make an additional donation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32158 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-12-1.png\" alt=\"crowdfunding for churches\" width=\"907\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-12-1.png 1181w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-12-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-12-1-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-12-1-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. Encourage supporters to subscribe to your campaign<\/h3>\n<p>Once someone donates to your campaign, they\u2019ve invested in your project\u2019s success. Make it easy for them to subscribe to email updates, so they know when you hit new milestones and ultimately reach your fundraising goal.<\/p>\n<p>A subscribe option is also very helpful when you have visitors other than current donors. As visitors receive updates, images, and videos of your progress, they might want to visit again and make a donation.<\/p>\n<p>With a platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a>, your visitors and potential donors can easily subscribe to receive updates on your campaign page, as shown <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/general-giving-72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">below<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122826 \" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a Christian organization's church crowdfunding campaign\" width=\"1018\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign.png 2278w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-1536x723.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-create-a-successful-church-crowdfunding-campaign-2048x964.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. Keep supporters updated about your progress<\/h3>\n<p>Crowdfunding campaigns that update supporters receive <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitssource.com\/online-giving-statistics\/church-giving\/#:~:text=Crowdfunding%20campaigns%20get%20126%25%20more%20donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">126%<\/a> more donations than campaigns that do not post updates.<\/p>\n<p>As your campaign progresses, post updates when you reach significant milestones, such as being halfway or \u00be of the way to your fundraising goal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>When sharing campaign updates, remind everyone about the importance of your project, including photos and personal stories wherever possible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4 Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Churches<\/h2>\n<p>Wondering which crowdfunding platform is best for your church? Below, I&#8217;ll share four of the best options for churches like yours, with a breakdown of their top features and pricing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. Donorbox<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/explore\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a> is a conversion-optimized fundraising platform trusted by 100,000+ organizations worldwide, including churches and faith-based organizations. Some of its most popular features include highly customizable donation forms, <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/text-to-give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Text-to-Give<\/a>, Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, and giving kiosk software for tablets and smartphones.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key church crowdfunding features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Create user-friendly, mobile-responsive crowdfunding webpages without any coding skills required.<\/li>\n<li>Customize your campaign page and donation form to match your brand. Add visuals, your brand colors and logo, and header images to inspire trust and engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Include a goal meter to create a sense of urgency.<\/li>\n<li>Grow sustainable support by choosing from seven recurring intervals, including daily, weekly, bi-weekly, 1st and 15th, monthly, quarterly, and annually.<\/li>\n<li>Allow donors to give using\u00a0<strong>25+ familiar payment methods<\/strong> and elevate global support for your campaign.<\/li>\n<li>Share posts, updates, and campaign progress on your crowdfunding page.<\/li>\n<li>Allow visitors to subscribe to email updates on campaign progress.<\/li>\n<li>Increase engagement by sending personalized email updates to your donors.<\/li>\n<li>Supporters can easily share your campaign on social media, increasing your reach.<\/li>\n<li>Include a donor wall to provide social proof and motivate others to give.<\/li>\n<li>Quickly turn your crowdfunding campaign into a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peer-to-peer campaign<\/a> by toggling a switch to maximize outreach and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Donorbox is free to start and offers <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three pricing plans<\/a> that align with different fundraising requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Plan:<\/strong> $0 per month, with a platform fee of 2.95% for most features. Events, Memberships, and Peer-to-Peer come with a 3.95% platform fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro Plan:<\/strong> $150 per month, with a reduced platform fee of 1.75% for most features, and a 2% fee for Events, Memberships, and Peer-to-Peer. Includes additional benefits like tracking and analytics and Zapier integrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Plan:\u00a0<\/strong>Customize your plan to meet your unique fundraising needs. Access 24\/7 customer support, personalized coaching, and more \u2013 with platform fees ranging from 1.6%-2%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pricing excludes standard Stripe and PayPal processing fees, but these can be <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donors-to-cover-processing-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">covered by donors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Bonfire<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17563 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-44-e1651216372650.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"104\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/fundraising\/churches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bonfire<\/a> provides a fun, creative option when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/christian-fundraising-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian fundraising<\/a> and crowdfunding for churches. With Bonfire, churches of all sizes can create a t-shirt fundraiser to raise funds. When the project is completed, you\u2019ll receive your funds.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key church crowdfunding features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Design your quality custom t-shirt with Bonfire\u2019s design tool.<\/li>\n<li>Promote and sell your t-shirt online or in person.<\/li>\n<li>Bonfire handles printing and shipping your shirts to supporters.<\/li>\n<li>Receive a downloadable supporter list.<\/li>\n<li>Sell t-shirts globally to grow international support for your cause.<\/li>\n<li>Include a \u201cVerified nonprofit\u201d badge on your campaign page (for 501c3 nonprofits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Bonfire comes with an 8% processing fee, plus shipping fees. Verified nonprofits pay a reduced processing fee of 3.5%. Domestic shipping starts at $3.99 (free for orders with 5+ items), and international shipping starts at $11.99. Learn more on their website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. GoFundMe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17569 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-46-e1651216688637.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-46-e1651216688637.png 1500w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-46-e1651216688637-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-46-e1651216688637-1024x345.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-46-e1651216688637-768x259.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/gofundme-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe<\/a> is often used by individuals to raise money for personal projects or medical expenses. This popular platform lets you set up a crowdfunding campaign and easily share it with your church community.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key church crowdfunding features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily set up a crowdfunding campaign and customize it with visuals and text to share your story.<\/li>\n<li>Add a goal meter to your campaign for added transparency and to create a sense of urgency.<\/li>\n<li>Include social media sharing buttons so church members can quickly share your crowdfunding page in their networks.<\/li>\n<li>Accept &#8220;monthly&#8221; recurring donations to grow steady financial support for your mission.<\/li>\n<li>Recruit donors from the pool of millions of GoFundMe supporters.<\/li>\n<li>Request a fund withdrawal at any time without affecting the goal meter.<\/li>\n<li>Leave your campaign active indefinitely to continue receiving funds.<\/li>\n<li>GoFundMe is supported in 20 countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>GoFundMe charges a 0% platform fee, but comes with payment processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. The platform also requests optional tips from donors, with the default tip amount set to 16.5%. Monthly donors are charged a 5% fee for every recurring donation. Learn more on their website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. GiveCentral<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-47.png\" alt=\"GiveCentral\" width=\"305\" height=\"79\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecentral.org\/crowdfunding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GiveCentral<\/a> is a donation platform used by more than 1,100 nonprofit organizations in the U.S., including churches and Christian organizations. They offer various online fundraising services, including crowdfunding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key church crowdfunding features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customize your crowdfunding page with your church branding and visuals to build trust and engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate your fundraising page with your social media platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Get your crowdfunding page live within a day.<\/li>\n<li>Receive customized support when you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing:<\/h4>\n<p>The one-time fee to establish an account is $75. The monthly fee for each merchant ID is $33.82, including applicable regulatory compliance and network fees. Payment processing fees range from 1.4% to 2.9% + 38\u00a2 per transaction. For more details, read GiveCentral\u2019s Terms of Use.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Launch Your Church Crowdfunding Campaign Today<\/h2>\n<p>Crowdfunding can help churches like yours raise funds quickly while increasing engagement and spreading awareness of your mission within your community. With the right fundraising tools and a little bit of planning, you\u2019ll be on your way to crowdfunding success in no time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Donorbox MinistryMomentum offers a range of fundraising <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\">features<\/a> and donor management tools to support churches and Christian organizations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t already, sign up today to start fundraising for your church.<\/p>\n<p>For more church fundraising tips and ideas, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/category\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-bannerc\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/seemless-giving-tools.webp\" alt=\"Bottom banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, almost everyone has given to a crowdfunding campaign. These types of fundraisers involve asking several people for small donations that add up in a big way, usually to reach a specific goal.\u00a0 Many churches have found great success with this method. But is it the right choice for your church? 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