Create warm, encouraging copy for your church’s online giving page that invites generosity without being pushy or manipulative. This prompt helps you write donation page content that clearly communicates impact, addresses common concerns, and makes the giving process feel meaningful and easy.
Write warm, encouraging copy for our church's online giving/donation page. The content should invite generosity, clearly explain the impact of giving, and make visitors feel good about supporting our ministry.
Church Information:
- Church name: [e.g., "Faith Chapel"]
- Giving philosophy: [e.g., "We believe giving is an act of worship and trust in God's provision"]
- Primary giving options: [e.g., "general fund, missions, building fund, benevolence"]
Impact Examples (what giving supports):
- Ministry programs: [e.g., "youth programs, children's ministry, community outreach"]
- Staff and operations: [e.g., "pastoral care, facilities, weekly services"]
- Missions and outreach: [e.g., "local food pantry, international missionaries, community events"]
- Specific recent wins: [e.g., "Helped 50 families this Christmas, sent 10 students to camp, supported 3 missionary families"]
Page Elements Needed:
1. Headline - Warm, inviting (not "Donate Now" - something more meaningful)
2. Opening paragraph - Why giving matters and what it supports (3-4 sentences)
3. Impact statement - Specific examples of how gifts make a difference (2-3 bullet points or brief paragraph)
4. Giving options section - Brief description of each fund/option
5. Recurring giving encouragement - Why monthly giving helps (1-2 sentences)
6. Thank you message - Acknowledgment that appears after giving
7. FAQ content - Address common questions:
- Is my gift tax-deductible?
- Is online giving secure?
- How do I set up recurring giving?
- Can I give to a specific ministry?
Tone Guidelines:
- Grateful and warm, never guilt-inducing
- Clear about impact without exaggeration
- Inviting, not demanding or manipulative
- Theological without being preachy
- Confident in asking without being awkward about money
Avoid:
- Guilt-based appeals
- Pressure tactics or urgency language
- Vague statements about "supporting the church"
- Corporate or transactional language
- Prosperity gospel messaging
Length: 300-500 words total (broken into sections)Customization Tips: Include photos of real ministry moments alongside the text. Update impact examples quarterly to keep content fresh and relevant. Test different headlines to see which resonates best with your congregation. Consider adding a brief video testimony from someone whose life was changed through a ministry funded by giving.