Legislation Affects Debit Card Giving Transactions
By Rusty Lewis, Senior Generosity Strategist - Generis
Recently I had the opportunity to have lunch with Bryce Collman, CEO of Ardent Giving Solutions. Our conversation turned to upcoming changes in transaction fees regarding debit card transactions that I thought important to share with my readers. Here is that conversation:
I hear Congress passed a new law recently that impacts debit transactions - what are the details?
Congress passed the Durbin Amendment which limits how much the majority of banks can charge for processing a debit card. The pricing difference is significant and took effect Oct. 1st. Read More.......
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Promoting Your Online Giving Solution
By Rusty Lewis, Senior Generosity Strategist - Generis
There has been a lot of conversations around the topic of online giving lately, some of it coming from my desk over the last few months. While the debate has been worthwhile, there is another angle to consider as you setup your online giving solution (if you already have online giving in place, congratulations - but this infor is valid for you also). Read More.......
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11 Reasons NOT to Offer Online Giving
By Rusty Lewis, Senior Generosity Strategist - Generis
1. You want to frustrate those who no longer use checks or carry cash. Many today, especially those under age 30, do not carry or use checks. Nor do they carry much cash. Their financial lives revolve around the use of debit and credit cards. So when offering time comes, they are frustrated, even embarrassed that they are unprepared to participate. Read More.......
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A "Must" Mailing
By Rusty Lewis, Senior Generosity Strategist - Generis
The purpose of this letter is to encourage and thank the members of the congregation. The letter should be sent to everyone in your church family – not just those who have given financially during the year. A letter of encouragement can only have a positive effect on year-end giving. Read More.......
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Churchteams "Software Serving Church Leaders"
An Interview with Boyd Pelley - Co-Founder, Churchteams
I had the opportunity recently to chat with Boyd Pelley about the creation of Churchteams and how it can help ministries save both time and money. Here is that conversation:
What was the impetus in creating Churchteams?
We started in fall, 1999 out of a passion to shepherd well the process of making disciples and building teams. I was an Associate pastor with a strong discipleship background and felt we needed a software built around that core commission rather than just the various admin. functions of ministry build community that is essential for spiritual recovery and discipleship. Read More.......
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