Web-based processing models help churches and other nonprofits

Online payment platforms give nonprofits a new way to fundraise.

Nonprofits face a special set of hurdles when it comes to generating donations. The traditional development model, which relies heavily on paper mailings and requests for pledges over the phone, doesn't integrate itself into the lives of patrons the way an online interface can. At Vantage, we provide service to enterprises seeking donations on their website. This produces a steady revenue stream for organizations that depend on the generosity of supporters and provides those patrons with an easy and convenient platform to give. 

At Vantage, our solutions for similar organizations enhance an individual's ability to give, reduce the administrative time dedicated to accounting and are fully customizable to the needs of the organization. Your organization can pay a small processing fee and enjoy a more consistent revenue stream as a result.

More churches and nonprofit organizations have embraced systems like ours. In California, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has adopted a system designed to allow parishioners the opportunity to donate online, rather than in an alms plate. The Archdiocese has found that accepting donations online has presented an easy way to mount specialty campaigns, like a drive to support victims of the Nepal earthquake.

"Just because people are only physically going to church once a week doesn't mean that they only have to be part of that community once a week," he told NBC News. The Archdiocese's 443,000 members now have a new way to submit their contributions. Vantage can implement a processing model that allows your organization to receive gifts from anyone, any time. 

Giving your patrons an alternative means of showing their support can provide a significant boost. The fewer hurdles that stand between your supporters and their ability to support your organization, the more inclined they may be to give in the future.

by Ty Hardison

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