Our Mission

We believe that technology can be a powerful tool to support the essential work of churches. In an increasingly cashless society, traditional collection methods can sometimes fall short. Our mission is to bridge this gap by providing simple, secure, and modern digital donation solutions tailored for churches of all sizes.

The Problem We Solve

Many potential donations are missed simply because people don't carry cash or checks regularly anymore. Setting up online giving can seem complex, and managing different systems takes valuable time away from ministry. We saw a need for a streamlined service that makes digital giving effortless for both the church and the donor.

Our Solution: Simple, Secure, Feature-Rich Giving

Church Gives leverages the power and security of Stripe Connect to offer an easy onboarding experience. We focus on simplicity, affordability, and providing the tools churches need:

  • Easy Online & QR Code Donations: Accept gifts easily via Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more through a dedicated link or unique QR codes for specific funds/events. Flyer templates help promote giving.
  • Secure Processing & Automatic Payouts: Rely on Stripe's industry-leading security for all transactions. Track balances and receive automatic payouts directly to your church's bank account.
  • Simple Account Management: Manage everything through a clear, straightforward portal.
  • Personalized Experience: Reinforce your church's identity by adding your logo to donation pages and customizing collection taglines and descriptions.
  • Low, Transparent Fee: Benefit from our industry-leading 1% platform fee*, with no hidden costs for using the platform itself. Donors can also optionally cover processing fees.

How It Works in 3 Simple Steps

1. Sign Up & Connect

Create your church account and securely connect your bank details via Stripe.

2. Create & Share

Set up donation collections (general, specific funds) and get shareable links & QR codes.

3. Receive Donations

Donors give easily online. Funds are automatically deposited via Stripe.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maximizing your ministry's impact. Our low fees and focus on ease-of-use ensure the vast majority of every donation supports your good works in the community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We charge a low 1% platform fee per transaction. This is designed to be one of the lowest in the market for church giving platforms. Standard processing fees from our payment processor, Stripe, apply separately and are 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction. The platform itself is free to use.

Absolutely. We partner with Stripe, a global leader in online payments known for its robust security measures. All financial data is handled directly by Stripe, ensuring PCI compliance and secure processing. We do not store sensitive payment information on our servers.

Payouts are handled automatically by Stripe and are deposited into your church's connected bank account on a weekly rolling basis.

Our primary focus is simplicity and affordability. We provide the easiest way for churches to accept digital payments with essential features like QR codes and personalization, coupled with our market-leading low 1% platform fee.*
*Exclusive of payment processor fees.

Donors cover the transparent processing fees. This ensures that 100% of the intended gift amount reaches the church.

We support a wide range of payment options through Stripe, including major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Debit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. This provides convenient options for all your donors.
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