From Bitcoin to blessings: How crypto donations fuel church impact

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As more banks, investors, and big brands are on board, more people are donating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to support the organizations they care about.

But for many churches, crypto still feels like uncharted territory. Maybe you’ve heard myths like, “It’s too risky,” “It’s too complicated to set up,” or “Our congregation wouldn’t use it.”

Here’s the truth. Crypto donations are safe, easy to implement, and can unlock incredible opportunities for your ministry. From larger gifts to connecting with younger donors, embracing cryptocurrency is about expanding your reach and fueling kingdom growth in new ways. With tools like Subsplash Giving, adding crypto as a donation option has never been simpler. 

Ready to explore how cryptocurrency donations can help fuel your church’s impact? Let’s dive in.

Five benefits of cryptocurrency donations 

Cryptocurrency donations are about opening new doors, reaching new people, and unlocking generosity in ways you might not have thought possible.

Here are just some of the benefits and reasons churches should start accepting crypto donations.  

1. Tax savings for donors: Crypto investors can eliminate long term capital gains taxes by giving crypto directly. They can also deduct the full market value of their donation as a tax deduction. This makes it a smart and appealing way to give.
2. Larger gifts: The average crypto donation is over $6,000. That’s 30 times larger than the typical $200 cash gift. And since, churches can tap into an engaged and generous audience. Churches also receive the entire donation amount. This is different from cash donations, where you have taxes that eat into asset-based gifts. 
3. Broader donor base: There are twice as many crypto holders as stockholders. Accepting crypto connects your church with younger, tech-savvy donors who might not engage with traditional giving methods like cash, online donations, or even stocks.
4. Increase long-term financial stability. Diversifying your donation channels with crypto is a good way to provide new financial opportunities over time. These bigger donations can also help fund big projects, from building expansions to global missions, that might otherwise seem out of reach.
5. Modern leadership: It shows your church is forward-thinking and ready to meet donors where they are.

Remember, it’s always best to check with a tax advisor or financial expert before making any donations. 

Case study: Immediate impact from activating crypto donations 

River Valley Church sought to expand its fundraising avenues to better serve its growing congregation and community. Recognizing the increasing popularity and accessibility of cryptocurrency, the church aimed to provide a convenient and modern giving option for its members and supporters.

Their leadership decided to partner with Engiven, a leading provider of cryptocurrency donation solutions. This enabled their church to seamlessly accept cryptocurrency donations from its supporters and instantly convert them into US dollars.

Results:

The response to the new crypto donation option was overwhelmingly positive. Within days of the announcement at their annual gala, River Valley Church received over $400,000 in crypto donations.

Testimonial:

Rob Ketterling, the senior pastor at River Valley, shared the huge impact crypto donations instantly made. "As soon as we started receiving cryptocurrency with Engiven, our giving shot up. I mean in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was so excited!”

How to accept crypto donations in your church 

Adding cryptocurrency to your church’s giving options is simpler than you might think. The best giving platforms, like Subsplash Giving, now offer the ability to accept crypto donations alongside traditional online giving options like cash, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and even stocks.

Here’s how it works. 

Subsplash has partnered with Engiven so you can easily set up crypto donations as part of your existing fundraising and giving tools. Donors can give Bitcoin donations or other cryptocurrencies directly, and the platform handles the heavy lifting—automatically converting the crypto into dollars and securely deposits it into your church’s account.

Security and transparency are built into the process. Donations are processed through trusted, blockchain technology that ensures every transaction is safe and transparent. This makes it easy to track gifts through the general ledger and provides accurate documentation for your records and donors’ tax filings.

Plus, Subsplash Giving consolidates all donation methods—cash, crypto, stock, and even non-charitable payments—into one streamlined system. 

For donors, this means they can choose the method that works best for them.

For your church, everything is managed in one place. So, it integrates with your current processes with fewer administrative hurdles and headaches. 

Fuel kingdom growth with modern giving 

Accepting crypto and stock donations is a practical, secure, and forward-thinking way to meet the needs of your congregation and expand the ways they can support the church. However, it is all about removing barriers and unlocking generosity in new and impactful ways. 

Making it easy for crypto donors to support your ministry is key, and that’s exactly what Subsplash Giving does. 

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