Energize Your Congregational Giving

Strengthen your annual giving strategy and drive consistent giving year-round with this how-to guide grounded in the latest faith-based research and best practices.

With this actionable workbook, explore how to:
  • Nurture a culture of faithful generosity
  • Foster support for outreach programs
  • Leverage new technology
  • Enhance your annual giving strategy

How financially and spiritually healthy is your place of worship?

Answer 5 questions to see how your congregation compares to the sentiments of nearly 1,000 faith leaders from across the U.S.

Question 1

Are you concerned that the current state of the economy will impact the finances of your place of worship?

You are not the only one feeling this way. 7% of faith leaders express similar opinions.

7%
13%
25%
40%
15%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You are not the only one feeling this way. 13% of faith leaders express similar opinions.

7%
13%
25%
40%
15%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You are not the only one feeling this way. 25% of faith leaders express similar opinions.

7%
13%
25%
40%
15%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You are not the only one feeling this way. 40% of faith leaders express similar opinions.

7%
13%
25%
40%
15%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You are not the only one feeling this way. 15% of faith leaders express similar opinions.

7%
13%
25%
40%
15%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report
Question 2

Do you feel your place of worship is financially healthier than others of a similar size?

You're not the only one. You share a similar outlook as 6% of faith leaders.

6%
9%
22%
38%
24%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not the only one. You share a similar outlook as 9% of faith leaders.

6%
9%
22%
38%
24%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not the only one. You share a similar outlook as 22% of faith leaders.

6%
9%
22%
38%
24%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not the only one. You share a similar outlook as 38% of faith leaders.

6%
9%
22%
38%
24%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not the only one. You share a similar outlook as 24% of faith leaders.

6%
9%
22%
38%
24%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report
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Question 3

Do you feel your place of worship is financially prepared to handle unforeseen circumstances?

Other faith leaders can relate. 10% have similar feelings.

10%
17%
18%
38%
18%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders can relate. 17% have similar feelings.

10%
17%
18%
38%
18%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders can relate. 18% have similar feelings.

10%
17%
18%
38%
18%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders can relate. 38% have similar feelings.

10%
17%
18%
38%
18%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders can relate. 18% have similar feelings.

10%
17%
18%
38%
18%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report
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Question 4

Do you believe your congregation is spiritually vital and alive?

You're not alone in this statement. 3% of faith leaders echo your feelings.

3%
4%
7%
32%
53%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not alone in this statement. 4% of faith leaders echo your feelings.

3%
4%
7%
32%
53%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not alone in this statement. 7% of faith leaders echo your feelings.

3%
4%
7%
32%
53%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not alone in this statement. 32% of faith leaders echo your feelings.

3%
4%
7%
32%
53%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

You're not alone in this statement. 53% of faith leaders echo your feelings.

3%
4%
7%
32%
53%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report
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Question 5

Are you concerned about the ability of your place of worship to attract younger attendees?

Other faith leaders feel the same. 11% share your sentiments

11%
23%
17%
30%
21%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders feel the same. 23% share your sentiments.

11%
23%
17%
30%
21%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders feel the same. 17% share your sentiments.

11%
23%
17%
30%
21%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders feel the same. 30% share your sentiments

11%
23%
17%
30%
21%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report

Other faith leaders feel the same. 21% share your sentiments.

11%
23%
17%
30%
21%
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Source: 2024 Giving in Faith Report
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See how these insights can inform and strengthen your strategic planning for the remainder of the year.

Achieve your annual giving goals

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90%
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91%
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60%
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98%
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What faith leaders are saying

First Baptist Church of James Island loves Givelify.

Since using Givelify in the last year, our giving has gone up approximately 25%. The Analytics Studio has helped us in thanking our first-time givers, reaching out to them, and saying thank you for their giving…and they really seem to want to give more.

Deacon Stuart Walters, Sr.
First Baptist Church of James Island
St Paul Baptist Church trusts in Givelify.

We've been using Givelify since 2015 and it's the only giving platform we use. We believe we are partners with Givelify. We trust them and I wouldn't switch for the world.

Reverend Lauthaught Delaney, Jr.
St Paul Baptist Church