{"id":19577,"date":"2020-08-06T11:43:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T15:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=19577"},"modified":"2025-07-31T19:31:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T23:31:23","slug":"faith-based-fundraising-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/faith-based-fundraising-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith-Based Fundraising During the COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a church or faith-based organization fundraising during COVID-19? If so, you\u2019ve likely had to make major changes to your typical fundraising strategies. Fundraising during a time of social distancing is especially difficult. Faith-based organizations and churches had to quickly to embrace new fundraising strategies during COVID-19. We\u2019ve collected fundraising ideas from some of our creative faith-based clients. These inspiring ideas have shown great results while still maintaining social distance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use social media for communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly every church and faith-based organization that responded to our questions mentioned that part of their revised fundraising strategy was to be more active on social media. This approach has been highly beneficial. Many people are staying safe at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, our media consumption has increased. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1106766\/media-consumption-growth-coronavirus-worldwide-by-country\/\">Statista <\/a>recently reported a 21 percent increase in social media usage since March 2020. Because people are wary of public gatherings, socializing is taking place largely on social media. The platform of choice for many faith-based nonprofits is Facebook, which is a logical choice considering all of the resources Facebook offers to nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several faith-based organizations mentioned using Facebook Live for livestreaming videos. Others discussed Facebook fundraisers. All mentioned increasing the number of posts they made on the platform. Posts varied in format and content. Some included appeals to help fund emergency needs, others provided regular video updates about the organization, and many shared messages of positivity and gratitude. If your organization wants to start using Facebook for fundraising, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/best-practices-facebook-fundraising\/\">best practices for fundraising on Facebook<\/a> blog post for tips to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of the many examples of social media communications taking place as faith-based organizations and churches fundraise during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downtown Rescue Mission<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Downtown Rescue Mission of Huntsville, Alabama started weekly video updates featuring their CEO Keith Overholt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=291417078747514\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-Screenshot-of-Live-Interview-Video.png\" alt=\"Keith Overholt of Downtown Rescue Mission makes weekly videos as part of his organization's faith-based fundraising strategy during COVID-19. \" class=\"wp-image-19578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-Screenshot-of-Live-Interview-Video.png 746w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-Screenshot-of-Live-Interview-Video-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Sharing Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sharing Center, a faith-based organization from Longwood, FL, recognized its importance to the community and began regularly posting to Facebook to keep their programs open and serving. The organization posts several times a day. Outside of asking supporters to give to their areas of greatest need, many of their posts included heartfelt thanks for individuals and businesses who support their cause. They don&#8217;t focus content solely on the pandemic. However, they make mention of COVID-19 when the situation warrants it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such post invites supporters to take part in a virtual event, Sweet Bites and Bikes, which celebrates their 34<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary as an organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Facebook-Post.png\" alt=\"The Sharing Center's Facebook post announcing the last day to register for the Sweet Bites and Bikes Virtual event. \" class=\"wp-image-19579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Facebook-Post.png 749w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Facebook-Post-262x300.png 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Catholic Charities of Denver<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Catholic Charities of Denver also ramped up its Facebook posts. Here\u2019s an example post from their Facebook page regarding the need for additional funds to support those they serve who have been affected by the pandemic. The post links to a fundraising page dedicated to raising money for COVID-19 relief. Creating a dedicated fundraising campaign is an excellent faith-based fundraising idea to use during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Facebook-Post.png\" alt=\"Catholic Charities of Denver Facebook Post showing a man with baked goods to serve to people in need at their shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic.\" class=\"wp-image-19580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Facebook-Post.png 757w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Facebook-Post-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland also set up a dedicated page and used Facebook to promote its COVID-19 relief fund.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Facebook-Post.png\" alt=\"First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland used their Facebook page to encourage the community to give in support of their COVID-19 relief fund.\" class=\"wp-image-19581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Facebook-Post.png 756w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Facebook-Post-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host a virtual event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A great faith-based fundraising idea is hosting virtual events. Your organization has likely already explored livestreaming church services during the pandemic.&nbsp; You can host a virtual event using pretty much the same technology. For tips on hosting a successful virtual event, read this blog post for advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/hosting-virtual-peer-to-peer-event\/\">hosting a virtual peer-to-peer event<\/a> during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Sharing Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sharing Center\u2019s Bites and Bikes virtual event provides a new spin on an annual in-person biking event held on the faith-based organization\u2019s anniversary. They promoted the event on its website and social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image-1024x401.png\" alt=\"Header image from The Sharing Center's Sweet Bites and Bikes peer-to-peer fundraising page.\" class=\"wp-image-19582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image-1024x401.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image-768x301.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image-1536x601.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Event-Image.png 1656w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They made an impressive, dedicated event page that provided a wealth of details about their virtual event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image-1024x452.png\" alt=\"Part of the Sweet Bites and Bikes dedicated event page that describes the event and its transformation from an annual in-person event, Sweet Charity. Their event transitioned to a virtual format because of COVID-19.\" class=\"wp-image-19583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image-1536x679.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Sharing-Center-Sweet-Bites-and-Bikes-Dedicated-Event-Page-Image.png 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create designated COVID-19 pages on your website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Several faith-based organizations and churches fundraising during the pandemic have created COVID-19 relief funds. Some have gone the extra mile to devote a page on their website to COVID-19 emergency relief programs they\u2019re running during the pandemic. Often, they link to a donation form or share ways supporters can give on this designated COVID-19 page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Catholic Charities of Denver<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 page created by Catholic Charities of Denver looks great, shares information on what they\u2019re doing, and includes a compelling video about why they need your help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the well-organized header from their COVID-19 page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page-1024x316.png\" alt=\"The header image of Catholic Charities of Denver's COVID-19 relief page. Creating this dedicated page for COVID-19 updates and linking to a donation page is a great faith-based fundraising idea.\" class=\"wp-image-19584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page-1024x316.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page-1536x474.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-Designated-COVID-19-Emergency-Needs-Page.png 1892w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the image below to watch the fundraising appeal video they created for this page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/420824409\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Screengrab of Catholic Charities of Denver's COVID-19 fundraising appeal video. The image shows their masked volunteers at work providing for those they serve.\" class=\"wp-image-19585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Catholic-Charities-of-Denver-COVID-19-Support-Video-Screengrab.png 1644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland also created a COVID-19 relief page on its website. The page includes a brief statement about the fund&#8217;s purpose  and offers ways to give, including giving by text.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Statement-of-Purpose-1024x365.png\" alt=\"Description of the purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland's COVID-19 Relief Fund. Below this statement is their text fundraising keyword and the number to text the keyword to.\" class=\"wp-image-19586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Statement-of-Purpose-1024x365.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Statement-of-Purpose-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Statement-of-Purpose-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/First-Presbyterian-COVID-Relief-Fund-Statement-of-Purpose.png 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downtown Rescue Mission<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Downtown Rescue Mission does a great job of being transparent about its COVID-19 response. Their COVID-19 Updates page keeps their staff, volunteers, and those they serve informed about what\u2019s happening at their organization during the pandemic. The page also includes a statement from their CEO, Keith Overholt. While not the focus of the page, they include a link to a designated donation form to accept donations during this trying time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their form shares why donations to their mission are crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-755x1024.png\" alt=\"Downtown Rescue Mission's COVID-19 Relief Donation Form. This designated form is a great faith-based fundraising idea for nonprofits with COVID-19 relief funds.\" class=\"wp-image-19587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-755x1024.png 755w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-768x1041.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-1133x1536.png 1133w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page-1510x2048.png 1510w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Downtown-Rescue-Mission-COVID-19-Relief-Fund-Donation-Page.png 1826w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s often extremely difficult for churches and faith-based nonprofits to pivot their fundraising strategies during an emergency. Being able to quickly adapt to your situation is crucial to fundraising during the pandemic. These faith-based fundraising ideas were enacted quickly to the benefit of these organizations. Your church or faith-based nonprofit can also find fundraising success during the pandemic. Increase your communications on social media. If you didn\u2019t use social media previously, now\u2019s the time to learn how. Facebook offers a wealth of resources for nonprofits such as Facebook Fundraisers and Facebook Live. You should also consider replacing any cancelled in-person events with virtual events. Another great idea is creating designated COVID-19 relief pages and COVID-19 online donation forms to raise crucial funds during the pandemic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a church or faith-based organization fundraising during COVID-19? If so, you\u2019ve likely had to make major changes to your typical fundraising strategies. 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