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Empowering Catholic Stewardship with Online Giving

Empowering Catholic Stewardship with Online Giving
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Online Giving
Online Giving

Intro

As stewards of the Church, we are called to give joyfully, generously, and with intention. But today’s parishioners lead busy lives—and whether they’re traveling, attending Mass online, or simply prefer digital tools, they need flexible ways to participate in your parish’s mission.ParishSOFT Giving is built specifically for Catholic parishes, empowering your community to give anytime, anywhere—securely and prayerfully. With seamless integration to ParishSOFT Offering and Pledges, every donation supports your ministries, tracks to the right fund, and is fully recorded in your ParishSOFT Family Suite.

Simple, Faith-Filled Ways to Give

Online Giving

Make it easy for parishioners to give through your website or any shared link. Custom-branded donation pages let donors:

  • Select from multiple parish funds (Offertory, Capital Campaigns, Outreach, etc.)
  • Set up recurring gifts
  • Create donor accounts for easy tracking

Mobile App

Give in just two steps from any iOS or Android device.
Perfect for:

  • Parishioners traveling or attending virtual Mass
  • Donors supporting multiple campaigns
  • Quick access after a stewardship moment

Text-to-Give

The fastest way to give—just text your custom giving code and amount.
 A great fit for:

  • In-pew announcements
  • Special collection appeals
  • Community event outreach

Recurring Giving: A Blessing for Parish Budgeting

Encouraging automatic giving helps your parish:

  • Improve forecasting and budgeting
  • Sustain giving during holidays or inclement weather
  • Invite deeper engagement with your mission

Donors choose:

  • Frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
  • Specific funds or initiatives
  • Multiple payment methods, including stored options

Flexible Tools That Reflect Your Parish Identity

No two parishes are the same. That’s why ParishSOFT Giving allows complete customization:

  • Branded Donation Pages (7x more effective than generic ones!)
  • Unlimited Fund Designations for second collections, youth ministry, building projects, and more
  • Multi-Site Support for parishes with multiple campuses or ministries

Parish Administrator Friendly

Designed to lighten the load on your staff, ParishSOFT Giving features:

  • Hundreds of built-in reports by donor, fund, date, or frequency
  • Recurring gift insights and forecasting tools
  • Data exports for finance councils or diocesan reporting
  • Top-Tier Security including PCI/DSS compliance, SSL encryption, and intrusion detection
  • Enhanced protection through Multi-Factor Authentication and DonorShield™—giving your parish and donors peace of mind that their data is safeguarded at every step

You’ll have full control over your giving data, stored and transmitted with the highest standards of security.

Next-Level Tools to Expand Your Reach

ParishSOFT Giving continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern Catholic parishes and their donors. Our latest features make it even easier to grow generosity and streamline operations:

  • Enhanced Security with Multi-Factor Authentication and DonorShield™, for maximum data protection and donor trust.
  • Expanded Form Functionality including:
    • Pledges and “give on behalf of” options
    • Second Collections
    • Online registration with fee payments for events, retreats, and more
  • New Payment Modalities like GooglePay, ApplePay, Venmo, PayPal, plus:
    • QR Code Giving
    • Stock and Cryptocurrency Donations
    • Mobile App, Website, and Text-to-Give integrations
  • Impact Reporting Tools to help show donors how their gifts make a difference
  • Optional Donor Fee Coverage, customized payment schedules, and new digital forms for maximum flexibility

These new tools ensure your parish can meet donors where they are—digitally, securely, and missionally.

Grow Without Limits

Every plan includes:

  • Unlimited donors and transactions
  • Unlimited funds and giving forms
  • Unlimited admin users

Track pledges with custom forms, build campaign-specific donation pages, or manage giving across multiple locations—all from one platform.

Beyond Offertory Giving

Use ParishSOFT Giving for all kinds of parish activities:

  • Retreat or mission trip registration
  • Fundraisers, t-shirts, or bake sale payments
  • Special events like Vacation Bible School or sacramental prep

With mobile access, donors can support your parish from the pew or on the go—turning every moment into a chance to give.

We’re With You Every Step

As your partner in stewardship, we provide:

  • Launch kits and parish-wide rollout support
  • Bulletin and pulpit announcements
  • How-to guides for donors
  • Social media graphics, email templates, and video tutorials

Ready to Inspire Generosity in Your Parish?

Let's reimaging generosity and bring stewardship into the digital age—without losing the personal touch.

Schedule a Free Demo

Download the ParishSOFT Giving Overview PDF

Or reach out today to see how we can help your parish thrive in faith, connection, and mission.

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