Web based church management software for many years had people advocating against using it, including some in the church management industry. Some of this is because having software systems online was relatively new. Historically speaking, we need to remember the first iPhone only came out in June 2007 in the US, a mere 13 years… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Reopening Churches After COVID-19
As summer time approaches for churches in the US, there are mixed emotions of happiness, sadness, and everything in between. Churches reopening for worship is a big news story as many states are working towards reopening. Some of the options states have given are allowing church buildings to be filled to a certain capacity, open… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Online Giving for Churches with Canceled Services
With church services canceled due to COVID-19, many churches are struggling to bring in enough revenue to keep running. Especially churches that rely heavily on checks and cash in the Sunday collection plate. These churches need more giving options. The current season of closed doors and social distancing has made it clearer than ever: churches… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Create Recurring Contribution Batches in IconCMO
Did you know that you can create a batch of recurring transactions? After a recent focus meeting, we’ve discovered that many organizations using IconCMO are unaware of this feature. It’s a handy tool that can save you a lot of time. Here’s how it works: Any batch prefixed with ‘EFT’ (meaning Electronic Funds Transfer) signals… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Give Church Members an Easier Way to Make Donations!
Announcing a new integration between IconCMO church management software and Give by Text Icon Systems, Inc. and Vanco Payment Solutions are excited to announce a new integration between IconCMO church management and accounting software and Give by Text, a way for churches to accept donations via text messaging. In October 2009, Icon Systems released its first software… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Online Giving To Increase Donations
Having multiple ways people can donate online to the church is an absolute, not a nice to have church process — even for the smallest of churches. According to Blackbaud 2014 Charitable Giving Report, many people are surprised to learn that fundraising activities is still less than 10% — currently at 8.8% for faith-based organizations… ⪼ Continue Reading…