The church is not closed. Ministry has not stopped. The journey to share the Good News continues. You and your congregation can live generously through electronic giving. 

There are many options for electronic giving, here are the most popular options among Dakotas UMC congregations:

Vanco: Vanco has had a long-time relationship with the United Methodist denomination. Setup is quick and easy. Vanco offers many options for electronic giving for reasonable fees.

Pushpay: Puspay is the leader in the electronic giving world. There are higher upfront costs. Pushpay does guarantee their service will grow your giving.

Facebook Donate: Facebook allows you to add a donate button to church’s Facebook page. Facebook covers 100% of all fees. There is not an option to allow recurring gifts. There are also limits to the ways donors can give electronically.

Local banks: Local banks, especially in smaller communities, are often willing to help church members give electronically. Local banks are great for recurring gifts, but the bank will lean on the church to be the gatekeeper. 

As you consider electronic giving, here are some resources to help:
The Why’s and How’s of Electronic Giving
How do I setup my church to receive Facebook Donations?

Contact Jeff Pospisil, executive director of Finance and Administration for the Dakotas Conference, for assistance by email or phone.