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Online Giving

Learn about online giving options for churches, including GiveWP, Kindred, and Easy Tithe, and how to set up a giving page.

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Online Giving

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Online giving is an essential part of modern church operations, especially for younger generations who rarely use cash or checks. This lesson explores the best online giving solutions, such as GiveWP, Kindred, and Easy Tithe, and demonstrates how to set up a giving page on your website.

Giving Options

  1. GiveWP: Visit GiveWP
  2. Kindred: Visit Kindred
  3. Easy Tithe: Visit Easy Tithe

GiveWP Setup

GiveWP is a WordPress plugin that connects to your online giving accounts (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). Here’s how to get started:

  1. Set Up a Church PayPal Account

    • Visit PayPal and create a church account.

  2. Download and Install the GiveWP Plugin

    • Set up the plugin.
    • Create your first donation form.

  3. Optional Add-Ons

    • Purchase and install additional GiveWP add-ons if needed: Explore Add-Ons

Creating a Giving Page on Your Website

If using services like Kindred or Easy Tithe, create a button linking to your giving page on their platform. For GiveWP, follow these steps to edit the brick:

GiveWP Brick Setup

  1. Content Types:

    • 1st Content Type: Text
    • 2nd Content Type: Shortcode (GiveWP)
    • Layout: Left/Right

  2. Brick Size Settings:

    • Set both content types to align vertically at the top.

  3. 1st Content Controls:

    • Add your custom text.

  4. 2nd Content Controls:

    • Paste the GiveWP shortcode.

By implementing these solutions, your church can offer secure and convenient online giving options, fostering generosity and simplifying contributions.