Contact: Kiara Kempski, ParishPay, 925-407-8723, KKempski@parishpay.com
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- ParishPay, the oldest, largest, and most secure electronic giving provider for dioceses, churches, and other non-profit organizations, released interim data today from its Giveback iPad Promotion, which runs through the end of 2012. The promotion was designed to help the parishes who use the ParishPay online platform to encourage greater charitable giving as the year draws to a close. Every parishioner who makes a recurring donation to their church using ParishPay before January 1st, 2013 will be entered to receive one of 65 iPad 3s -- or, if they choose, a $500 donation made to Catholic Charities U.S.A. in their name.
ParishPay reports that during the first half of the promotion, donations increased by as much as 28% compared to the same time last year. Parishioners are renewing their dedication and support for their respective parishes and doing so electronically.
The average American gave $2,100 to charitable organizations in 2010 and $2,400 in 2011; but in 2012, the average donation is expected to rise again to $2,564 according to a recent report by Philanthropy.org. Historically, Americans give more money to religious organizations than any other charitable group -- approximately $95.88B in 2011 alone (Giving Center USA, 2012). ParishPay is proud to lead the convergence of ePayment technology for these faith-based donations and assist all Americans with their commitment to charitable giving.
"Online giving and recurring payment solutions like ParishPay make it easier and more convenient to support your parish," says Matt Golis, CEO of ParishPay. "This Christmas we are providing a simple online platform to enable sustained giving while making it fun with our Apple iPad giveaway- it really is a win-win for all."
If you or your church are interested in using ParishPay's eGiving solutions and participating in the Giveback iPad Promotion, please visit www.ParishPay.com.
Promotional Details:
The Give Back promotion is for any parishioner that makes a recurring donation using ParishPay between October 1 and December 31, 2012. All eligible parishioners will be entered to receive one of 65 new third generation iPads. Alternatively, a parishioner can choose to have ParishPay make a $500 donation to Catholic Charities USA in their name.
To make a donation to your parish this month, or to find out if your parish is a part of the ParishPay network, simply go to parishpay.com/helpyourparish.asp. If your parish is not listed, recommend your parish to ParishPay by sending an informational email to Info@ParishPay.com.
About ParishPay:
Parish Pay is the oldest, largest and most secure electronic giving provider for dioceses, churches and other non-profit organizations. With the strongest technology and deepest experience in the industry, ParishPay works with parishes around the country to support their financial objectives through the use of online giving. For more information visit www.parishpay.com.
