Bulletin announcements for transferring donors from old giving platform

Sample Bulletin Announcements

Let your parish community know about your new online giving service and encourage those who already use online giving to switch their recurring donations through eCatholic! Copy any of the messages below to use in your bulletin; just be sure to update the copy with all your specific parish information so your generous donors to begin using eCatholic today! 

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Shorter Announcements

Announcement #1 (82 Words)

NEW Online Giving Service: Convenient and Simple

If you appreciate the ease of online banking and bill pay, you will be happy to know that you can automatically offer a regular tithe using recurring gifts online. Or, simply give individual gifts for various needs, whenever you feel called. Visit [parishname.org/give] to make your one-time or recurring gift today!

Do you currently give online with us?
Visit [parishname.org/give] to move your donation to our new online giving service today.

Announcement #2 (89 Words)

NEW Online Giving service with eCatholic

Current online givers can easily switch to our new service today.
[Church name] is now offering online giving options with our new service by eCatholic. If you already give regularly online, please be sure to switch your information and set up a new recurring gift account with eCatholic. Once you get started, you'll be able to manage the gift and payment settings of your new account, and not miss a contribution.

Visit [parishname.org/give] and set up your new recurring gift today!

Announcement #3 (112 Words)

NEW Online Giving tool!

Current online givers can easily switch to our new service today.
Discover how to easily make one-time or recurring gifts to [church name] using our new eCatholic Online Giving service. Give directly from the parish website at any time, using any device with an internet connection. All you need is a current email address and checking account or credit card. You can even create your own recurring gift account to manage your payment and frequency settings. Visit [parishname.org/give] to see how easy it is!

Do you currently give online with us?
Visit [parishname.org/give] to move your donation to our new online giving service today!

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Longer Announcements

Announcement #1 (132 Words)

NEW Online Giving service is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Forget your checkbook or offertory envelope today?
Don’t worry! You can still share your gift and support [parish name]. Just visit [parishname.org/give] on any device and follow these easy steps:

1. Choose a one-time or recurring donation
2. Select a preferred method of payment (checking account or credit card)
3. Enter your information and submit!

After submitting, you’ll receive an email confirmation of your donation.

Want to manage your recurring donation? Great! After submitting your donation as a recurring gift, simply follow the instructions sent in your confirmation email to set up your donor account for managing your gift and payment preferences.

Already give online with us?
Visit [parishname.org/give] to move your donation to our new online giving service today!

Announcement #2 (144 Words)

[Parish Name] is moving to eCatholic Online Giving!

Be sure to move your online gifts too!
We're excited to share that the parish is offering an improved online giving service! Provided by eCatholic, this excellent option for donors offers simple giving for one-time or recurring donations. Adhering closely to a mission focused on serving the Church, eCatholic's online giving tool also benefits the parish with safer bookkeeping, fast processing, and more efficient communication tools. Visit [parishname.org/give] and support the parish today!

If you currently give online, we need your help to make the move with us and update your recurring gift with our new service. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Visit [parishname.org/give] to make a gift.
2. Submit a recurring gift, and then set up your donor account instructions in your confirmation email.
3. Cancel your gift with the previous platform

Announcement #3 (149 Words)

Using online giving to support the parish?

You’ll want to switch to our new service!
[Parish Name]is excited to offer a NEW online giving tool for families to easily make one-time or recurring gifts. Give directly from the parish website at any time, using any device with an internet connection. All you need is a current email address and checking account or credit card. You can even create your own recurring gift account, and manage your payment and frequency settings. Visit [parishname.org/give] to see how easy it is!

Provided by eCatholic, the same company that hosts the parish's website, this excellent option for donors also benefits the parish with safer bookkeeping, fast processing, and more efficient communication tools. Adhering closely to a mission focused on serving the Church, eCatholic's online giving tool has been proven successful for numerous parishes, dioceses, and Church organizations across the nation.

Announcement #4 (169 Words)

NEW Online Giving service!

Current online givers can easily switch to our new service today.
[Parish Name] is excited to offer a NEW online giving tool for families to easily make one-time or recurring gifts. Give directly from the parish website at any time, using any device with internet connection. All you need is a current email address and checking account or credit card. You can even create your own recurring gift account to manage your payment and frequency settings. Visit [parishname.org/give] to see how easy it is!

Provided by eCatholic, the same company that hosts the parish's website, this excellent option for donors also benefits the parish with safer bookkeeping, fast processing, and more efficient communication tools. Adhering closely to a mission focused on serving the Church, eCatholic's online giving tool has been proven successful for parishes, dioceses, and Church organizations across the nation.

Do you currently give online with us? Visit [parishname.org/give] to move your donation to our new online giving service today!