NFC tags are transforming the way churches collect in-person gifts during sermons and fundraising events. They also help elevate engagement within your church community! Keep reading for everything you need to know about NFC tags for churches.
If your church isn’t using digital in-person giving tools like NFC (Near Field Communication) tags, now is the time to start. This frictionless way of giving isn’t the future – it’s here!
In this article, we’ll share everything there is to know about NFC tags for churches, including their key benefits, best-practice tips, and answers to frequently asked questions.
60% of members are willing to donate to churches digitally – why not give them a quick and secure way to do so?
NFC tap technology is revolutionizing the way churches engage with congregants and collect offerings. NFC tags empower your church to collect cashless donations and build deeper connections with members through a fast, frictionless, and contactless alternative.
Donorbox’s TapTag solution is a sleek, branded donation disc powered by NFC technology. With just a tap of their smartphone, church members can donate or access church-related information – no codes, apps, or signups needed.
NFC-powered tags like TapTag are an exciting alternative to traditional methods of collecting donations, such as passing around offering plates or requesting mailed checks. They allow you to redirect members to a Linktree-style menu containing various church-related content, or a single link to your online donation page or event form.
Transform your ministry into a modern giving hub, promote church fundraising events, boost volunteer registration, and strengthen connections with your members – all with this innovative tool that bolsters donations and engagement.
NFC tags such as TapTag provide your ministry with a new way to engage members! Let’s look at a few of the benefits of this modern in-person giving solution:
By simplifying in-person giving and better engaging with church members, you can grow your ministry and raise more funds to fuel your mission.
NFC tags give your ministry the opportunity to improve member engagement and streamline the process of accepting offerings.
Let’s highlight a few of the ways you can better engage your church community using NFC tags.
NFC tags make connecting with specific church groups easy. Use one tag to share relevant links to curated content with specific church groups – like senior members or women in your church. Or, create individually branded tags with targeted calls to action for each group.
For example, if you’re growing your youth ministry, you could share links to youth-specific programs or events.
Recruiting volunteers in your church? Get members to sign up via your online registration form accessible via your NFC tag.
NFC tags are a great way to redirect your church members to particular fundraising campaigns or offering pages. Create different NFC tags for specific giving options.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Pro tip: Customize your NFC tag to align with a specific campaign and add clear calls to action so church members know where their donations are going. For example, “Help Fund Our Mission Trip to Ghana” tells members exactly what their funds will be used for.
Looking for more ways to raise funds in your church? Check out our blog on NFC-powered fundraising ideas for some inspiration.
Brand your NFC tag so it aligns with your upcoming event to encourage participation. Then, redirect members to your online event page so they can learn more and purchase tickets.
Use a powerful event ticketing tool like Donorbox Events to simplify the ticket purchasing process. Church members can also make an offering in addition to purchasing a ticket to your event, allowing you to raise even more!
Bonus resource: Looking for unique church event ideas? Head to our blog post for 15 creative and engaging event ideas to get you going.
Showcase the impact of a recent mission trip, fundraising event, or program at your church with testimonials. These real beneficiary stories will help your members feel involved in the incredible work of your mission.
Use NFC tags to connect members with a heartwarming video testimonial from a community member, or a specific campaign or case study that shares the positive impact of your work.
Surveys allow you to engage your members and gather their valuable feedback on church programs, events, and more.
Use your NFC tag to connect members with surveys to gather feedback on your worship experience, or collect contact information for any new members.
NFC tags don’t just help you share relevant information with your church – they can also help you collect important feedback.
Physical NFC tags are just one way to leverage NFC-enabled giving technology to collect offerings and grow connections in your church seamlessly.
Another way to maximize in-person giving is with church giving kiosks.
For example, the Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app lets you turn your tablet into a powerful in-person giving tool with the help of a card reader. Alternatively, our Tap-to-Pay feature uses NFC technology to streamline the collection of in-person gifts using Android smartphones – no additional hardware needed.
Members of your church can donate quickly and securely using credit/debit cards and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, helping your ministry raise more.
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Here are a few best practices to keep in mind when using NFC tags:
Use the tips listed above to unlock the full potential of NFC tags to build meaningful relationships in your church community – and boost offerings in the process.
NFC tags like TapTag help streamline in-person giving during sermons, praise and worship, and church fundraising events.
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We’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding NFC-enabled tags for churches below.
NFC-enabled tags like TapTag are sleek, physical donation discs or tags with built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. All it takes is a quick tap of a smartphone to access a specific donation page or digital resource.
Churches can provide a quick and secure tap-to-give experience and build deeper connections with their members using NFC tags. Members simply tap their smartphones on the NFC tag device to access your donation or events page. Or, they’ll be presented with a Linktree-style menu for accessing relevant church-related resources or campaign pages.
TapTags can be mounted almost anywhere and require no app downloads or signups to get started. This simplifies in-person church giving and provides your members with a fast and frictionless tap-to-give experience.
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Jamy-Lee Holt