Giving Tuesday Success Begins in September
This video outlines strategies for organizations to build a successful Giving Tuesday campaign by starting preparations.
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Presented by:
Teresa Meyer
Implementation Manager
GiveCentral Tap to Pay Training: Accept Donations & Payments Anywhere, Anytime
Join Teresa Meyer, Implementation Manager at GiveCentral, for a special training focused on GiveCentral Tap to Pay.
Learn how to make in-person giving and payments easier with a simple, secure, and contactless experience.During this hands-on session, we'll walk through how to get started with GiveCentral Tap to Pay, use the Tap to Pay device, process transactions, and accept credit cards and digital wallet payments.
We'll cover how Tap to Pay can be used for Masses, special events, fundraisers, registrations, ticket sales, schools, ministries, and other in-person giving opportunities.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
11:00 AM CT
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
11:00 AM CT
IN THIS TRAINING YOU'LL LEARN TO
- Set up and use GiveCentral Tap to Pay
- Connect and use your Tap to Pay device
- Accept contactless credit and debit card payments
- Accept payments using digital wallets
- Process donations and other payments
- Incorporate Tap to Pay into events and everyday giving opportunities
- Follow best practices for a smooth donor experience
There will also be time for live Q&A with Teresa.
Whether you're just getting started or looking for new ways to make giving more convenient, this training will help you confidently put GiveCentral Tap to Pay to work for your organization.
Giving Tuesday Ready: Your Final Checklist for a Successful Campaign (Webinar)
Giving Tuesday is almost here—is your parish ready? Join GiveCentral for a practical, step-by-step session designed to help you finalize your Giving Tuesday campaign before December 1. We'll walk through the essential pieces of a successful campaign, including setting a clear goal, telling your story, preparing your giving page, creating a communication schedule, using email, social media and QR codes, and planning your day-of strategy. You'll also learn how to follow up with donors and turn Giving Tuesday momentum into continued year-end engagement.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
11:00 AM CT
Finish the Year Strong: Thanksgiving, Advent & Year-End Giving (Webinar)
The final weeks of the year offer some of the most meaningful opportunities to connect generosity with your parish's mission. Join GiveCentral for a practical session focused on creating a coordinated giving and engagement strategy from Thanksgiving through Advent, Christmas and year-end. We'll explore how to lead with gratitude, create meaningful seasonal appeals, make giving easy for parishioners and visitors, promote recurring giving, and use GiveCentral SmartTools to connect giving, prayer and engagement. You'll leave with a simple communication timeline and year-end checklist your parish can put into action right away.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
11:00 AM CT
★ Special Trainings
Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 AM CT
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SmartGive Special Training: Simplify Christmas & Year-End Giving
Make Christmas and year-end giving easier for your parish and your donors! Join GiveCentral for a hands-on special training session focused on using SmartGive to create, customize, and send giving communications during one of the busiest giving seasons of the year.
We'll walk through how to use SmartGive to promote Christmas collections, share year-end giving opportunities, and encourage parishioners to support your parish. Learn how to create effective giving messages, incorporate donation links, and make it simple for donors to give directly from your communications.
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Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 AM CT
What We'll Cover:
- Navigating and using SmartGive.
- Creating Christmas and year-end giving communications.
- Adding donation links and calls to action.
- Customizing messages to encourage parishioner participation.
- Best practices for scheduling and sending giving communications.
Finish Strong: Christmas & Year-End Giving Strategies That Inspire Generosity (Webinar)
The final weeks of the year are some of the most important opportunities for parish giving. Is your parish making the most of them?
Join GiveCentral for a practical webinar focused on maximizing Christmas and year-end giving. We'll explore effective communication strategies, last-minute giving reminders, and ways to make donating simple and convenient for parishioners.
Discover how to use GiveCentral's SmartGive, SmartLinks, SmartText, QR codes, and digital giving options to connect with donors, encourage generosity, and finish the year strong. We'll also share tips for creating meaningful Christmas appeals, engaging occasional donors, and preparing for a successful start to the new year. Read More...
Thursday, December 3, 2026
10:00 AM CT
Beyond the Collection Basket: Creative Ways to Inspire Giving During the Holidays (Webinar)
The holiday season offers more opportunities for generosity than just the traditional Sunday collection! Join GiveCentral for an engaging webinar exploring creative ways to connect with parishioners, support seasonal ministries, and inspire giving throughout Advent and Christmas.
Discover how parishes can use GiveCentral's fundraising and engagement tools to promote special collections, support outreach ministries, and create meaningful giving opportunities. From personalized giving pages and QR codes to SmartText and digital wallets, we'll share practical ideas to help your parish expand its reach and make giving more accessible during the holiday season. Read More...
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
10:00 AM CT
★ Special Trainings
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
10:00 AM CT
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Year-End Tax Statements: Preparing & Managing Donor Giving Records in GiveCentral
Tax season is right around the corner! Is your parish ready to provide donors with their annual giving statements?
Join GiveCentral for a step-by-step special training session focused on accessing year-end donor tax statements. We'll walk through GiveCentral's reporting and donor management tools to help parish administrators confidently navigate year-end giving records and assist donors with their contribution information.
Whether you're preparing annual statements for the first time or simply need a refresher, this training will help you streamline the process and start the new year organized.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2027
10:00 AM CT
New Year, New Opportunities: Build a Stronger Parish Giving & Engagement Strategy (Webinar)
A new year brings fresh opportunities to strengthen parish connections, grow recurring giving, and create a more engaged community of supporters.
Join GiveCentral for an interactive, 30-minute webinar designed to help your parish start 2027 with a clear plan for giving and engagement. We'll explore how to review last year's giving trends, identify opportunities for growth, reconnect with donors, and build a communication strategy that keeps parishioners engaged throughout the year.
Learn how GiveCentral's reporting tools, donor management features, SmartGive, and Communications Portal can help you turn insights into action and establish a sustainable giving strategy for the months ahead. Read More...
Friday, January 8, 2027
10:00 AM CT
From First-Time Donor to Faithful Supporter: Building Lasting Parish Connections (Webinar)
Every gift is an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with your parish community. But how do you turn a first-time donation into lasting engagement?
Join GiveCentral for a practical 30-minute webinar focused on donor retention, meaningful communication, and building stronger relationships with parishioners throughout the year.
We'll explore how to welcome new donors, reconnect with occasional supporters, and encourage recurring giving through thoughtful outreach. Learn how GiveCentral's donor management features, Communications Portal, SmartLinks, and reporting tools can help your parish create a more personalized giving experience. Read More...
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
10:00 AM CT
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