(http://www.churchwebstrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/cws-podcast-logo-200x200.jpg)Churches need financial resources to operate. One way to solicit those resources is via your church website. To craft an enjoyable giving experience, you need to account for all of the types of giving, as well as what motivated people to give. In this episode I will delve into what kind of donations you need to consider. Each has unique aspects; including motivation and expected outcomes.

Topics covered include
One Time Donation

* Church Initiated
* Self-initiated

Recurring Donations

* Make it easy to start
* Make it easy to stop

Action item
Before you jump head first into accepting online donations, you need to consider what content should support each of these types of giving. You should check with the processing service you are considering to see if they support all of the donation types you wish to accept. Depending on the agreement you are setting up, you might require different pages, form formats, and multiple terms & conditions. Go slow, do your homework, and pray for guidance as you proceed!

Referenced Articles

* My article "Donations on your Church Website: Types of Donations (http://www.churchwebstrategies.org/donations-on-your-church-website-part-2-types-of-donations/)"