Your church’s mission is too important to be underfunded. And yet, every year churches face the same challenge: rising costs, flat giving, and fewer people carrying the financial load. If you’re looking for fresh, practical fundraising ideas that work in today’s digital-first world, this list is for you.
1. Launch a Recurring Giving Campaign
Set a goal to increase the number of recurring givers in your congregation. Provide easy signup options, share stories of impact, and remind donors that consistency fuels ministry.
2. Host a Digital “Vision Night” with Giving Tiers
Use Zoom or YouTube Live to cast vision for the year ahead. Offer giving levels like $50/month = kids ministry supplies or $200 = a new baptism setup. Be specific.
3. Use Text-to-Give During Services
Text-to-give tools make giving instant and mobile-friendly. Train your team to introduce it clearly during services and tie it to a moment of mission.
4. Turn Special Days into Giving Moments
Leverage moments like Easter, Mother’s Day, or your church anniversary. These are natural opportunities to ask people to invest in what God is doing.
5. Share Weekly Impact Stories Online
Use your website and social media to highlight how giving is changing lives. Show, don’t just tell.
6. Create a Year-End Matching Challenge
A donor or group offers to match all year-end gifts up to a certain amount. Promote heavily via email and social.
7. Offer a “First-Time Giver” Challenge
Encourage those who’ve never given to try it once. Send them a thank-you note and a story about what their gift supported.
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