When giving is limited to Sunday, your church is invisible the other six days of the week. And generosity doesn’t wait for the offering plate. It happens in the quiet of a commute, after a moving prayer, or during a personal breakthrough.
If your church isn’t ready in that moment, someone else will be. That’s why you need a 7-day giving strategy, one that fits into people’s lives, not just your service schedule.
Giving Is Emotional, Not Scheduled
Most churches still treat giving like it’s tied to a schedule. But giving isn’t about timing. It’s about emotion.
Imagine a church member who has a powerful moment on a Wednesday night, they feel grateful, convicted, or moved to help. But there’s no way for them to give right then. No link, no text, no nudge.
They forget. Or worse, they give somewhere else.
Giving often comes from a moment of spiritual insight or emotional clarity. We need to capture that moment whenever it happens.
Learn more about Online Giving Tools & Features to help meet people in those moments.
The Stats Don’t Lie: Sunday Giving Is Declining
Recent data shows fewer people are giving during Sunday services. Mobile and online giving are up by over 30% year-over-year. The rise of cashless lifestyles and digital habits means people expect giving to be fast, easy, and always available.
A Barna study showed that only 38% of people bring cash to church. That means over 60% might be willing, but unable to give. Read the Barna report.
Churches that embraced weekday giving saw up to 2x the donations. Why? Because they met people where they were.
You’re Ignoring Six Other Days
Here’s what happens when we treat Sunday like the only day that matters:
- Monday: People reflect on the message and want to respond
- Tuesday-Friday: People are online, in routine mode, and open to quick actions
- Saturday: People prep for Sunday and are spiritually mindful
These are all prime giving opportunities. Each day can carry a simple nudge:
- Monday: “Here’s how your giving changed lives yesterday.”
- Tuesday: “God is working this week, here’s how you can help.”
- Wednesday: “Midweek story of impact.”
- Thursday: “Have you set up monthly giving yet?”
- Friday: “Going into the weekend, a reminder to give if you missed it.”
- Saturday: “Pray with us and give with purpose.”
Give When People Are Most Inspired
Churches that rely solely on in-person giving miss out on spontaneous generosity. Inspiration can strike while someone is driving home from work, listening to a podcast, or watching a video testimony. If they can’t give in that moment, you may lose their attention and their gift.
Giving should be accessible at every moment inspiration strikes. That’s how you build a culture of generosity.
Make Giving Frictionless
One big reason people don’t give more? It’s just too hard.
If your only option is a donation box at the back of the church, you’re making it difficult. Instead, use tools like:
- Text-to-give
- Recurring donations
- Easy mobile-friendly forms
- QR codes in bulletins and screens
- Digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal
See how GiveCentral integrates digital wallets and other tools to simplify giving.
Also, make sure your church website has a big, clear, and quick “Give” button. Ideally, it should only take three clicks to complete a donation.
For more, check out our Apps & Integrations.
Why Digital Giving Builds Trust
Consistency and transparency are key to long-term giving. Digital platforms like GiveCentral allow churches to:
- Show real-time impact through dashboards and stories
- Send automatic thank-you notes to donors
- Allow givers to track their contributions over time
This builds trust, and trusted churches receive more support. Read how in our Fundraising App Features.
Build a 7-Day Giving Strategy
A simple 7-day giving strategy allows your church to stay connected and relevant every day. Here’s how your week could look:
- Monday: Send a short email with a story + give a link
- Tuesday: Social post with a quote or stat + call to action
- Wednesday: Share a 30-second video of someone impacted
- Thursday: Reminder about monthly giving options
- Friday: Text message: “Before the weekend, here’s one way to help.”
- Saturday: Pray for givers + pre-Sunday encouragement
- Sunday: Traditional in-service ask + digital reminders
Real-Life Example
One small church in Ohio doubled its giving in 3 months. How? They used email and Facebook to share stories every week. They added a “Give Now” button to their posts. They made it about people, not money. And they made it work every day.
Another pastor reported a 40% increase in giving just by adding a Wednesday testimony email with a link to give. No big budget. Just consistency and connection.
A church in Texas launched a “daily gratitude campaign” using GiveCentral and saw a 25% jump in recurring donations within the first month. See the recurring-giving success story.
It’s Not About Asking More. It’s About Opening More Doors.
Think of it this way: You’re not nagging people to give. You’re just giving them access.
When your giving is always open, people give when it feels right. It becomes part of their rhythm, not just a Sunday obligation.
It’s not pressure, it’s permission.
Quick Wins to Start This Week
- Record a 1-minute thank-you video for Monday
- Set up a recurring giving link
- Schedule one midweek email
- Add a giving reminder to your Friday text
- Post one quote graphic with a donation link on social media
- Print QR code cards for people to take home
- Host a 15-minute “how to give online” info session after church
Use our Live Streaming & Fundraising Guide to run digital asks even without a media team.
Objections (and Truth Bombs)
- “Won’t this annoy people?” Not if you lead with heart and story.
- “We don’t have a tech team.” Most giving tools can be set up in under an hour.
- “Isn’t Sunday sacred?” Yes, but the mission doesn’t stop after service ends.
- “We don’t want to sound money-focused.” You won’t if your asks are rooted in impact, not income.
- “People will give when they’re ready.” Yes, and you need to be ready when they are.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re serious about growing giving beyond Sunday, it’s time to explore a platform built for everyday generosity.
GiveCentral helps churches make giving easy, automatic, and consistent every day of the week.
- Set up recurring giving in minutes
- Accept donations by text, app, and web
- Customize giving forms for campaigns and events
- Access real-time donor insights
Visit GiveCentral to Learn More
Church Giving FAQ
Q: Why is Sunday-only giving no longer effective?
A: Because people are inspired to give throughout the week, not just during Sunday service. If your church doesn’t offer ways to give 24/7, you’re missing spontaneous, emotionally-driven generosity.
Q: How can churches increase giving during the week?
A: Use digital tools like text-to-give, recurring donations, and mobile-friendly forms. Pair them with weekday reminders, emails, social posts, and impact stories to stay connected with donors every day.
Q: What’s the most effective digital giving method for churches?
A: The most effective methods are those that remove friction: recurring giving, text-to-give, and giving links embedded in social media, emails, and your church website.
Q: How do we avoid sounding too money-focused?
A: Lead with stories, not dollars. Highlight lives changed and missions supported. When giving is framed as worship and impact, not obligation, people respond with generosity.
Q: Is setting up 7-day digital giving complicated?
A: Not at all. Platforms like GiveCentral make it easy to create giving links, set up recurring donations, and track engagement all with minimal tech experience.
Your people want to give. Let them.
When you stop limiting generosity to one day, everything changes. You create more touchpoints. More moments. More mission impact.
Giving isn’t just a Sunday ritual. It’s a daily opportunity to love others through action.
So don’t wait.
Let your church become a place where generosity lives 7 days a week.
