Blog

Billy Graham

By: GiveSendGo on | Comments: 0
?Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don?t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.? - Billy Graham

Today Billy Graham is standing before Jesus. Bowing, Singing, Laughing, I can only imagine. 

Listen to this song with us as we imagine the party that is happening in heaven today!  As Jesus hugs Billy and says "Well done my good and faithful servant."  Let it spur us on to make the most of the life we have been given. To embolden us to use every opportunity to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ!   I can only imagine! 






Do you have a story how Billy Graham's legacy impacted your life?  Please share in the comments. 
Read more

The GiveSendGo difference

By: GiveSendGo on | Comments: 0
As the #1 free Christian crowdfunding site, it is vital that you know how we are different from other crowdfunding platforms.

We are FREE. We charge no money to use our platform. We believe you should be able to keep all the money you raise. GSG is powered by voluntary donations from Givers and Goers. Other crowdfunding sites take between 5%-10% of the money raised by a campaign.

Each month, we give 10% of the donations given to GSG back to active campaigns on our site. We’re the first crowdfunding site that believes so much in what you’re doing that we put our money where our mouth is. We love being Givers!

The most valuable currency is God’s love. Only God can meet the deepest needs of each heart. That’s why we’re grateful to have individuals and organizations dedicated to praying over our campaigns. We pray for eternal results because those are ultimately the only outcomes that matter. The God we serve will ALWAYS be bigger than money.

On GSG, Christians can choose to raise funds for short or long-term campaigns. GiveSendGo allows Goers to set up their campaign to receive monthly recurring donations from their Givers. Traveling across the country and world to share God’s love just got easier.

Outside the obvious funding for mission trips, GSG also can be used to raise funds for medical expenses, business ventures, personal needs, churches, nonprofits, ministries or any “God Adventure” you embark on. Whether you’re a Giver, Sender or Goer, you can be used by God to be a difference maker!
Read more

7 Creative Ways to Thank Your Givers

By: GiveSendGo on | Comments: 4

Making sure you are thanking your Givers is a crucial part to keeping your crowdfunding crowd engaged in what you are doing and often will  be the key in prompting Givers to give repeat donations.  Here is a few ideas on creative ways to send a meaningful thank you:


1. Send a public shout out on social media 
Show your gratitude on Facebook, Twitter, or the platform your donors use most. A simple shoutout on Facebook is a great way to shine a spotlight on your supporters and say thank you to donors. Learn how to write for different social media platforms to perfect your message.

2. Make a Facebook Live shout out to each donor.

3  Make a custom GIF
https://giphy.com/create/gifmaker
A GIF brings pictures to life, and it can have a surprisingly large emotional impact. Create an animated, personalized GIF for your donors. Share it on social media with a simple thank-you message. You can create free custom GIFs at Giphy.

4. Change your Audio message on your campaign to a verbal, personal thank you each time someone gives. 

5. Write a cute or funny poem that expresses your thankfulness. 

6. Pay it forward
When your donor community has a cause they’re fundraising for, reciprocate by offering your help. Even if you can’t donate to their cause, you can still offer to volunteer, to help with their campaign, or to share their fundraiser with your social network.

7. Take a picture of yourself and how you felt when you saw the donation. Email it to your Giver.


 
Read more