Summary: Learn practical strategies and best practices to increase generosity in your church by seamlessly integrating Tithely's giving tools into your weekly culture.
Before You Begin
Healthy church finances don't happen by accident. They are built through consistent communication, making generosity simple, and regularly reminding your congregation that giving is part of discipleship—not just something reserved for special appeals.
When your church combines clear communication, visible giving options, strong leadership, and simple technology, generosity becomes a natural part of church culture. Small changes made consistently often produce far greater long-term results than occasional large fundraising efforts.
Practical Strategies for Your Church
1. Make Giving Part of Every Week
Rather than having the exact same announcement every Sunday, keep it fresh!
Ask different staff members to briefly share why they choose to give.
Invite congregation members to tell their generosity story.
Create short videos demonstrating the different ways people can give through Tithely.
Highlight one specific giving method each week, such as online giving, text giving, the church app, or tap-to-give.
2. Let Your Senior Pastor Lead the Conversation
Generosity starts with leadership. Hearing directly from the senior pastor carries significant influence. Rather than focusing purely on finances, encourage leadership to talk about:
The biblical principles of generosity.
The mission of the church and gratitude for those who faithfully give.
The lives being directly impacted through ministry.
3. Have a Dedicated Generosity Month
Choose a specific month where generosity becomes a key theme across your services and communications.
Teach on biblical generosity and share stories of lives being changed.
Let people know where the church is financially, what the current needs are, and how their generosity enables ministry to continue.
Note: People are much more likely to give when they understand the mission behind the need.
4. Create a Giving Station
A dedicated giving station in your foyer provides a physical reminder that generosity is part of church life. Position it somewhere visible but not intrusive (such as near your welcome desk). A well-designed giving station could include:
A Tithely Tap disc.
A QR code linking to your giving page.
Instructions for online, text, or recurring giving.
Traditional envelopes for those who prefer physical giving methods.
5. Offer Tithely Tap Options
Tithely Tap devices provide one of the fastest and simplest ways for people to donate in person.
Tithely Tap is a small NFC-powered disc that can be placed anywhere in your church, such as seatbacks, lobbies, or offering stations.
These allow someone to contribute in seconds without needing to download an app or complete a lengthy form.
6. Highlight Giving in Your Church App
If your church has a custom Tithely app, do not let the giving feature become hidden among other content.
Ensure giving is easy to find straight from the home screen.
Educate members that the app can be used to set up automated recurring giving.
Remind people during announcements that since they already use the app for sermon notes or events, they can easily give there as well.
7. Make Giving Easy with QR Codes
Display your Tithely giving QR code throughout your building so people can access your giving page in seconds. Great places include:
Welcome desks, foyers, and café areas.
Auditorium screens and noticeboards.
Event signage and conference registrations.
8. Use Email Intentionally
Rather than relying solely on your weekly newsletter, consider occasionally sending a dedicated generosity email.
Include a message from your senior pastor, a story showing the impact of giving, and current ministry needs.
Provide a clear, bold "Give Now" button linking directly to your Tithely giving page.
Note: Always continue to include your standard giving link in regular weekly updates so people always know where to find it.
9. Celebrate Impact, Not Dollars
Rather than simply announcing financial goals, tell stories. Celebrate the tangible outcomes of generosity:
Baptisms and salvations.
Community outreach and mission projects.
Children's and youth ministry milestones.
Families who have been supported locally and globally.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Is it okay to talk about money frequently? Many church leaders worry about talking openly about finances, but your congregation often appreciates honesty. Normalizing the conversation by focusing on discipleship and impact rather than just "the budget" removes the stigma.
How do we make generosity a habit? Growing generosity isn't about one big campaign. It's about consistently creating opportunities for people to participate week after week.