Summary: We are excited to announce a new partnership with Engiven, the leading platform for non-cash donations, to make it simple and secure for your church to accept cryptocurrency gifts.
With crypto markets up significantly, many in your congregation may be looking for tax-smart ways to give before the end of the year. You can now provide them with that opportunity.
Why Offer Crypto Giving?
- Tap Into a New Donor Base: Crypto donors are often highly passionate about their assets and are looking for ways to give. They are also often "very private," so you may not even know they're in your congregation.
- Receive Higher-Value Gifts: The average crypto donation processed by Engiven is $30,000. These are typically low-frequency, high-impact gifts that can make a major difference in your ministry.
- It's a Win-Win on Taxes: For the donor, donating appreciated crypto is a huge tax advantage. They can avoid paying capital gains tax on the asset, allowing them to give the full value (and claim the full deduction) instead of losing 20% or more to taxes first.
- "You can't fill a bucket you don't have." By simply making this option available, you are opening a new, significant revenue stream for your ministry at no cost to you.
How Engiven Makes it Safe & Simple
Engiven handles the entire complex process from start to finish, so you never have to touch or hold the cryptocurrency.
- Donor Gives: A donor visits your new Engiven crypto giving page, selects their preferred crypto (from over 95 options), and makes their donation.
- Engiven Sells: The system instantly sells the asset at its market price and converts it to U.S. Dollars. Your church is never exposed to price volatility.
- Everyone Gets a Receipt: The donor instantly receives an IRS-compliant tax receipt (with all necessary appraisal help). Your team is notified that a cash gift has been received.
- You Get Paid: The cash proceeds (less a 4% fee) are sent directly to your church.
✅ Your 6 Step Action Plan to Get Started
Your new Engiven account is a few steps away! Here’s how to get set up in minutes:
- Check Your Email: You will receive an email with a link to log in and set up your Engiven password. (Don't see an email? Reach out to
tithely.support@engiven.com) - Create your Password and enter your EIN
- Upload Your Logo: This is the most important step! Log in, go to "Manage Donation Receipt," and "Upload New Logo." This will automatically add your branding to your giving page and all donor receipts.
- Connect Your Bank Account
- Update Your Information (mailing address, website, etc)
- Share Your Link: In your dashboard, go to "Giving Widgets" to find your new crypto giving URL. Add this link to your website's "Ways to Give" page, send it in a newsletter, and let your congregation know!
Have Questions? For any questions about your Engiven account, please contact their dedicated support team at tithely.support@engiven.com.