So, you probably already know that push notifications are a powerful and immediate way to engage your audience, almost like sending a text. But have you been making the most of this vital tool?
This video will show you four ways that you can use push notifications like a pro. Here's what our App Specialist, Daniel, is going to cover:
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So what is GrowCurve? We are offering an incredible new feature that allows us to provide the lowest processing rates in the industry so that you can keep more of your donations and potentially save thousands of dollars every year. You never have to negotiate again. And don't worry–we still don't charge a monthly fee.
Did you know that we built the first mobile optimized giving page for a church in 2009? After launching Subsplash Giving, we kept coming back to what matters most: fueling the mission of the Church by increasing your giving and keeping the donations where they count. We decided we’re not ok with the industry standard, we’re not here to maximize our margins and profit off of the church – being privately owned and operated by a Christian family means we can give it all back to you. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.
If you want to learn more about GrowCurve and how Subsplash Giving can benefit you, get in touch with us!
We want to help you encourage your community towards greater generosity, so while we've done our very best to set up an easy mobile giving platform, we know that's often only half the battle. Here are a few ways to reinforce your hopes for your church as they grow in financial stewardship.
74% of Americans say they write no more than one check per month, and about 80% of Americans carry $50 or less in cash. Because of this reality, online and mobile giving is key. When it’s easy to give, people are more likely to give! With Subsplash Giving we’ve made giving simple and effortless.
Emphasize tithing as a Biblical practice and an act of worship, not just a means to pay the church’s bills.
People are more likely to give to a clear cause. A mission statement or video can be a great way to share the essence of your church’s vision.
Share stories of how God is working in your church and community so members can see some of the ways their gifts are making a difference.
Personal money management is an important aspect of Christian stewardship. Helping people learn more about finance is a great way to serve your congregation, and as people gain control of their debt or finances they are more likely to become regular givers.
People are also more likely to make gifts when they know that their money is being managed wisely. Keep your congregation informed about the church budget and finances.
Encourage members to prayerfully consider how much God is calling them to give. A giving campaign can be a great way to engage first-time givers. Ask members who are able to take advantage of recurring giving, and consider sending a push notification during the summer to remind people to give.
If you have any other questions, send us an email at giving@subsplash.com!
Tyler Gorsline is the co-founding Pastor of A Seattle Church, a growing community in the heart of the city that Subsplash also calls home. We got to chat with Tyler about the impact their app has had on helping their church community stay connected as well as alleviate some of the burden of the staff so that they aren't spread too thin when loving and serving a church that is still in the early stages of growth.
Subsplash: What goal is your app aiming to accomplish?
TG: We want to meet people where they are at. People are constantly on their phones nowadays, so we want to give people the opportunity to get information easily and provide as many inroads as possible to staying connected and committed to our community. Ultimately, though, we want to share the Gospel with people near and far and our app helps us do that.
Subsplash: How has your app added value to A Seattle Church?
TG: I've been really delighted and surprised to find out how many people are discovering our app. I got some feedback from a guy I hadn't talked to in 12 years about how encouraged he was by one of my sermons. It's crazy that a childhood friend was able to hear the Gospel through the app. The app makes our content super accessible!
People can struggle to be physically present at church each week, but the app helps frequently remind people about what we are doing as a community. Features like push notifications have helped us engage people in the community.
Subsplash: As a church plant, specifically, what are the benefits of having app?
TG: One of the biggest challenges our team faces is moving towards long term sustainability. The use of technology can ease the the pressures of the pastoral team. Generally speaking, a small church staff can carry a lot of weight in the beginning, but having an app helps us to stay connected even if we don't have the bandwidth to meet with everyone one-on-one all the time. The unique challenge (and blessing) is we have a lot of people to serve and care for than we are sometimes able, but we try to encourage people to lean into the resources available in the app when it's appropriate.
Also, the fact that the app is so user friendly helps empower our congregation to serve. The intuitiveness of the platform makes it so that almost anyone can volunteer to help upload content, even if they aren't super tech-oriented. The usability of the platform empowers busy leaders to delegate tasks related to the app without too much direction.
Subsplash: Being a small church, how did you come to the decision to create an app even though you are just getting started and resources are tight at times?
TG: There was definitely a back and forth since taking on a new project means taking cost and time management into consideration, but ultimately we decided having the ability to connect with people in new and relevant ways was a huge value add for our church. With easy access to things like baptism signups, community group info, giving, and sharing prayer requests, our people are able to be connected as they'd like.
You can download their app here! We are really grateful for the community at A Seattle Church. We'd love to hear from you if you want to explore the benefits of an app for your church.
We are on a roll this year with 64 new features and platform improvements to date including Fill In Notes/Bulletins, Google Cast for iOS, and CHMS integrations! We have another exciting announcement to make, this time with our new giving platform... Subsplash Giving now supports text to give!
If you've never tried text giving, you are missing out! It's really simple. Once you sign up with us we will create a unique "code" for your organization. You can share this code with your community, and when they text it to a designated number they will be instantly sent a link to your giving page where they can spend less than 6 seconds donating any amount. Voilá! It really is that easy.
What exactly is text-to-give? Read our essential guide to text-to-give for churches to find out!
