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Introducing Online Giving
In today’s society, cash and checks are becoming more obsolete and automatic payments are often the preferred methods of payment. Many parishes (and charities) across the country are adapting payment practices to meet these ever changing needs. At St. John of God we are rolling out a new option to provide greater flexibility and convenience for your thoughtful stewardship. In addition to our options of paying by cash and check, you can now also donate through the website for a one-time donation or set up an automatic payment via your checking account (ACH/EFT) or credit card (Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Discover) where your donation can be automated each week.
On-line giving will begin soon. In order to participate we need your email address, thus we are doing an email & cell phone contact drive. To update your information on line click here. There are printed forms on the two bulletin boards.
On-line giving will begin soon. In order to participate we need your email address, thus we are doing an email & cell phone contact drive. To update your information on line click here. There are printed forms on the two bulletin boards.
Benefits to Parishioners
- Ability to more thoughtfully plan your giving and receive reporting for tax purposes
- No need to write checks or stopping at the ATM before Mass
- Earn points/rewards from your credit card
- Option to remain anonymous
- Financial planning allows you to align your paychecks with your parish offertory schedule
- Allows you to give even if you are unable to attend parish services – great for snow birds!
- Contribution amount is easily adjusted
- Use Online Giving in conjunction with offering envelopes
- No need to share confidential account information with parish staff; enter it directly into the Online Giving secure site
Benefits to the Parish
- Increases regular giving with recurring contributions
- Saves time
- More accurate revenue forecasting
- Provides electronic donation summary for tax purposes
- Reaches a wider demographic of givers
- Accommodates special parish collections and missions
- Allows staff to focus on parish ministries and activities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Online Giving? Online Giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking, savings, or major credit card (Amex, Visa, MC, Discover) account into St. John of God bank account.
Placing the envelope in the basket is part of my weekly celebration with my family what should I do? Special donation cards are available for those enrolled in the Online Giving program which can be dropped in the collection basket.
How does the transaction happen? Online donations are set up through a third party financial services firm. Your information is entered using a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant website. This provides the highest level of security available. When you click on the Online Giving button, your session opens a secure website to complete the registration process.
What firm are you using to provide this service? St. John of God Parish is working with Gabriel, our Database Company, in partnership with paymentspring, which is a leading on-line payment company. For more information about our partners please visit their websites.
Is my information safe? Yes. Your information is maintained on a secure system. If you enter information through the Online Giving button only the parish sees your contact information and donation.
Is St. John of God the only parish in the Diocese providing automated giving services? St. John of God is catching up with most parishes in the Diocese that have had automated giving programs available to their parishioners for several years.
How can I be assured I get proper credit for tax purposes? Your donations will still be recorded in the parish data system so that we can provide annual reports of your contributions. This information will come from your name and address. Your envelope number, if entered, also serves as an “account number” which we use to track your donations.
If I set up automatic payments, can I make changes? Yes. You can make changes whenever you wish. You may start or stop, change the dollar amount and/or the date of payment. However, the benefit of the program is for ease and consistency so you don’t need to do this often.
I get paid on the 15th and the 30th of the month. Is there a way to add a provision for twice monthly giving? Yes. You can donate twice monthly by setting up two recurring donations with different dates. For example, you could set up one recurring donation that deducts on the 15th and a second recurring donation that is deducted on the 30th to match your pay cycle.
What should I do with the envelopes? Online Donation compliments the envelope program though once you sign up there will be less of a need for envelopes. You will have the option to use envelopes or Online Donation. For instance, you may choose to make your regular offering an automated donation and use envelopes for the 2nd collection. If you sign up for online giving we will stop mailing envelopes to you but they will still be available in church.
Is there a fee for participating? There is no direct cost to you for participating. The cost to the church is a % of your donation to the parish. The charges are 1% for an e-check/debit and 3% for credit cards. Savings from envelope printing and mailing will offset this cost. There are no transaction fees or monthly fees.
When will my contribution be deducted from my account? Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify on the donation form.
If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports. It should appear as a payment to St. John of God Church.
What if I change bank accounts or credit cards? You will be able to login and update your information anytime.
What if I try Online Giving and don’t like it? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your accounts and donation dates.
When can I start Online Giving? Right Now! You can click on the button below to start giving online!
What is Online Giving? Online Giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking, savings, or major credit card (Amex, Visa, MC, Discover) account into St. John of God bank account.
Placing the envelope in the basket is part of my weekly celebration with my family what should I do? Special donation cards are available for those enrolled in the Online Giving program which can be dropped in the collection basket.
How does the transaction happen? Online donations are set up through a third party financial services firm. Your information is entered using a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant website. This provides the highest level of security available. When you click on the Online Giving button, your session opens a secure website to complete the registration process.
What firm are you using to provide this service? St. John of God Parish is working with Gabriel, our Database Company, in partnership with paymentspring, which is a leading on-line payment company. For more information about our partners please visit their websites.
Is my information safe? Yes. Your information is maintained on a secure system. If you enter information through the Online Giving button only the parish sees your contact information and donation.
Is St. John of God the only parish in the Diocese providing automated giving services? St. John of God is catching up with most parishes in the Diocese that have had automated giving programs available to their parishioners for several years.
How can I be assured I get proper credit for tax purposes? Your donations will still be recorded in the parish data system so that we can provide annual reports of your contributions. This information will come from your name and address. Your envelope number, if entered, also serves as an “account number” which we use to track your donations.
If I set up automatic payments, can I make changes? Yes. You can make changes whenever you wish. You may start or stop, change the dollar amount and/or the date of payment. However, the benefit of the program is for ease and consistency so you don’t need to do this often.
I get paid on the 15th and the 30th of the month. Is there a way to add a provision for twice monthly giving? Yes. You can donate twice monthly by setting up two recurring donations with different dates. For example, you could set up one recurring donation that deducts on the 15th and a second recurring donation that is deducted on the 30th to match your pay cycle.
What should I do with the envelopes? Online Donation compliments the envelope program though once you sign up there will be less of a need for envelopes. You will have the option to use envelopes or Online Donation. For instance, you may choose to make your regular offering an automated donation and use envelopes for the 2nd collection. If you sign up for online giving we will stop mailing envelopes to you but they will still be available in church.
Is there a fee for participating? There is no direct cost to you for participating. The cost to the church is a % of your donation to the parish. The charges are 1% for an e-check/debit and 3% for credit cards. Savings from envelope printing and mailing will offset this cost. There are no transaction fees or monthly fees.
When will my contribution be deducted from my account? Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify on the donation form.
If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports. It should appear as a payment to St. John of God Church.
What if I change bank accounts or credit cards? You will be able to login and update your information anytime.
What if I try Online Giving and don’t like it? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your accounts and donation dates.
When can I start Online Giving? Right Now! You can click on the button below to start giving online!