Recurring Donations

Build consistent giving with automatic donations

Enable members to set up recurring donations on their schedule. Increase giving consistency, reduce seasonal fluctuations, and build predictable revenue for your church.

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Total Income

$284,520

+12%

Expenses

$198,340

-5%

Net

$86,180

+18%

New Donation

+$250 received

Features

Recurring Giving Features

Everything you need to grow consistent, reliable giving

Automatic Processing

Donations process automatically on schedule. No action needed from donors after initial setup.

Flexible Schedules

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or custom schedules. Donors choose what works best for their budget.

Multiple Payment Methods

Accept credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers. Donors use their preferred method.

Fund Selection

Donors can designate recurring gifts to specific funds. General fund, missions, building, or any custom fund.

Easy Management

Donors can update, pause, or cancel recurring gifts anytime through the donor portal.

Giving Consistency

Recurring donors give 42% more annually than one-time donors. Increase giving with automatic gifts.

Automated Receipts

Donors receive automatic confirmation after each gift. End-of-year statements include all recurring gifts.

Pause & Resume

Allow donors to pause giving during vacations or financial hardships without canceling completely.

Recurring Donor Reports

See all recurring donors, amounts, and schedules. Track growth in recurring giving over time.

Revenue Forecasting

Predict monthly income from recurring donations. Better plan expenses when you know recurring revenue.

Secure Processing

PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe. Bank-level security for every transaction.

Mobile-Friendly

Donors can set up and manage recurring gifts from any device. Easy mobile experience.

Benefits

Everything you need to succeed

Built specifically for church financial management with all the tools you need.

Increase giving consistency with automatic donations

Reduce seasonal fluctuations in church income

Give donors flexibility with multiple schedules

Lower processing costs with ACH bank transfers

Build predictable revenue for budgeting

Use Cases

Real-world applications

Monthly Tithers

Many donors prefer to give monthly, aligned with their paychecks. Enable automatic monthly giving for consistent support.

Missions Support

Encourage ongoing missions support with recurring gifts. Build sustainable funding for mission partners.

Building Fund Campaigns

Enable recurring pledges to building fund. Track monthly contributions toward capital campaign goals.

Young Family Giving

Make it easy for young families to give consistently. Set up once and give automatically each month.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this feature

How do donors set up recurring giving?

On your giving page, donors select their amount, choose a frequency (weekly, monthly, etc.), and enter payment details. They receive confirmation and can manage their recurring gift anytime.

Can donors update their recurring gifts?

Yes! Through the donor portal, donors can update payment methods, change amounts, adjust frequency, or pause giving without needing to contact your office.

What happens when a card expires?

Donors are notified before their card expires with a link to update payment info. Failed payments are retried, and you're notified so you can reach out personally if needed.

What payment methods support recurring giving?

Credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers all support recurring giving. ACH has lower fees and is recommended for recurring donors.

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