RESOURCES

11 COMMANDMENTS OF ONLINE GIVING

We don’t claim these 11 commandments were carved into stone. But just as the original 10 commandments provided a framework for relating to God and others, these principles govern how online giving vendors should serve givers and churches.

A MINISTRY-FIRST APPROACH TO GENEROSITY

Wondering how to ethically make the most of your giver’s historical data? By far, the most overlooked aspect of giving data is that it can reveal remarkably accurate cues to your givers’ well-being and the challenges in their lives.

HOW TO NURTURE GENEROSITY IN THE NEW DIGITAL WORLD

In 2020, almost overnight, the digital church became a reality.

In response, some churches invested in making digital connections as personal and engaging as possible. Those churches not only kept their members engaged, but they also saw their reach expand to a broader audience.

GIVING "GROWING PAINS": A BEFORE-AND-AFTER CASE STUDY OF A TYPICAL VISION2 CLIENT

Take a peek into the specific online giving issues other churches have navigated … and how they solved them in this aggregated case study of a typical Vision2 Executive Pastor and his team.

INSANITY: 10 WAYS CHURCHES UNKNOWINGLY HINDER ONLINE GIVING

When it comes to online giving, we’ve identified 10 ways giving behavior and expectations don’t line up with most online giving vendors’ practices and platforms.

THE DEADLY SINS OF ONLINE GIVING: 5 COMMON GIVING OBSTACLES AND THE EASY FIXES

You might be surprised to learn that your giving experience has many of the most common obstacles that contribute to the 83% gift abandonment rate on charitable websites.

4 FALSE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ONLINE GIVING

Learn the truth behind some common statistics and how to turn each one into a growth strategy for giving to your church.

HOW TO TALK ABOUT GIVING DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY

Learn new ways to effectively and sensitively engage givers during a crisis. You’ll also find practical tips for ensuring your website and online giving experience help people give, not “give up.”

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

The true cost of your current giving platform is more than the monthly subscription fee and the processing rates.  With our template, calculate your church's lost giving opportunity by not offering a personalized, engaging giving experience to your members.

HOW TO RUN AN ONLINE GIVING CAMPAIGN DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY

When circumstances make it difficult for people to give in person, these sensitive sample phone scripts and email templates will help you transition them to online giving.

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Stewardship Survey 2022 Findings and Recommendations

Hear CSN's Leo Sabo and Vision2's Carl Tierney review the final survey results and provide recommendations for building a strong culture of generosity and stewardship.

Building a next-gen stewardship roadmap

Continuing the stewardship survey research, this webinar covered how churches are responding to stewardship challenges and the role of data in assessing the health of a church's generosity.

NIMBLE GIVING ENGAGEMENT FOR TOMORROW'S NORMAL

Churches are still struggling to adapt to fluctuating attendance and giving brought on by the pandemic. Learn about giving tools that let you convert more gifts, optimize engagement, automate messaging to demonstrate impact…and more!

3 KEYS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEASONAL OUTREACH

Whether it’s Easter, summer, Christmas or other seasonal initiative, build effective campaigns that engage more people, inspire generosity, and extend connection beyond the event.