Automatic giving is an automatic electronic transfer program that allows you to make contributions without writing checks. This creates another convenient avenue of giving for those who call Revolution home.
If you have been at Revolution for any length of time, you have noticed that we want to create giving opportunities without pressure. At the same time, we attempt to provide ways that make giving easily accessible. Although we believe that giving back to God is a form of worship, we don't want to make it less personal in any way. In fact, automatic giving still allows for personal involvement and control in every aspect of the giving process.
We also understand that things change, and there may be a need to decrease or increase giving at any time. With a simple notification to Patti Stout [patti@revolution242.com] - Revolution's Bookkeeper, you can easily change anything you would like - including the option of discontinuing the automatic giving process at any point in time.
Procedures - how to enroll:
1. Fill out the Authorization Form -- download here.*
2. Turn in the completed form by:
a. Bringing it to the church office,
b. Dropping it in an offering box on Sundays, or
c. Mailing it to Revolution Church, Attn: Patti Stout
[PO Box 15903, Long Beach, CA 90815]
*NOTE: The Revolution Bookkeeper will be the only one who has access to your information. After it has been entered into our Farmer's and Merchants bank account, it will be kept in a secure file. We value the privacy of your information.
3. When it takes effect:
a. Your first deduction will occur on the upcoming 1st or 15th of the month according to which date you chose.
b. Depending on whom you bank with, the transaction may take a few days to be deducted.
c. If the 1st or 15th is a holiday recognized by the bank, it will still be submitted on that day but will not be processed until the following day.
4. How to change information or stop Automatic Giving [two options]:
b. Fill out the Automatic Giving Form and drop it in the offering box on Sunday.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. What is the advantage of automatic giving?
A. You can prioritize your giving within your budget, increase your faithfulness to God, and save you time.
Q. How is my automatic giving deducted from my account? A. Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the church's account.
Q. When will my contribution be deducted from my account? A. On the day you select - the 1st and / or 15th of the month. You never have to worry about forgetting a contribution.
Q. If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? A. Since your contribution is made on a pre-established day, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date.
Q. Without canceled checks, how can I prove my contribution? A. Revolution will include your automatic gifts on your yearly contribution statement, and your bank statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transfers.
Q. Is automatic (electronic) giving risky? A. Electronic giving is less risky than check contribution. It cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail. It has an extremely high rate of accuracy.
Q. What if I change bank accounts? A. Notify us, and we will give you a new authorization form to complete.
Q. How much does automatic giving cost? A. It costs you nothing and saves you time.
Q. What if I try automatic giving and don't like it? A. You can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying us (see "Procedures" above.)
Q. How do I sign up for automatic giving? A. See "Procedures" above and/or download a form here.
Q. Who do I direct other questions too? A. You can contact Patti Stout (Revolution's Bookkeeper) at patti@revolution242.com.
