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How to Use Tap-to-Give Tools with Tithely Giving

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Tap-to-Give is an innovative and seamless way to enhance your church’s giving experience. By integrating third-party NFC tools like Tap Tag, TAPiTAG, or programmable NFC tags with Tithely Giving, your church can offer a convenient and secure giving option for members to donate effortlessly using their smartphones.

This guide will walk you through setting up and using Tap-to-Give tools with Tithely Giving.

Step 1: Choose Your Tap-to-Give Solution

  1. Select a Provider: Research and purchase NFC-enabled tools like:
    Note: These are suggestions and not Tithely affiliates. Tithely can advise on best practices for setting up these tools but may not be able to provide product-specific support with these tags.

    • Tap Tag (TapTag.shop)
    • TAPiTAG
    • Blank NFC tags/cards that you can program yourself.

Step 2: Configure Your NFC Tags or Readers

  1. Gather Your Tools: Ensure you have access to NFC-enabled tags, stickers, or card readers compatible with your members' smartphones.

  2. Program the NFC Tags:

    • Use a free NFC programming app (available on both iOS and Android) or a compatible NFC reader to program your tags.
    • Input the Tithely Giving URL for your church’s giving page (e.g., https://tithe.ly/give?c=YOURCHURCHNAME).
    • Save the URL to the NFC tag.

  3. Test the Programming:

    • Tap a smartphone with NFC capabilities on the tag.
    • Confirm it opens the Tithely Giving page in a browser.

Step 3: Deploy Tap-to-Give Tools

  1. Strategic Placement:

    • Attach NFC stickers to high-visibility areas, such as church chairs, the welcome table, or offering stations.
    • Place contactless card readers at events or kiosks for larger gatherings.

  2. Label Your Tools: Add signage or labels like:

    • “Tap Here to Give”
    • “Use Your Phone to Donate”

  3. Educate Your Congregation: Announce the availability of Tap-to-Give during services, newsletters, or social media to familiarize members with the new option.

Step 4: Promote Tap-to-Give

  1. Introduce in Announcements: Highlight how Tap-to-Give works during your service, emphasizing its convenience and security.

  2. Social Media and Website: Share how Tap-to-Give works on your church’s platforms, encouraging members to use it for fast, easy donations.

  3. Use Visuals: Include a brief instructional guide or video to demonstrate how Tap-to-Give makes giving simple.

Step 5: Monitor and Optimize

  1. Track Giving Data: Use the Tithely Giving dashboard to monitor donations received through Tap-to-Give.

  2. Gather Feedback: Ask your congregation how they find the experience to ensure the tool meets their needs.

  3. Adjust Placement or Signage: Optimize your Tap-to-Give setup based on feedback and engagement trends.

 

By integrating Tap-to-Give tools with Tithely Giving, your church can create a modern, convenient, and seamless giving experience. This technology not only simplifies donations but also strengthens your connection with a tech-savvy congregation, empowering your mission to grow and serve.

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