Planning Center Debuts Online Donation Platform In Australia And New Zealand

Planning Center, a prominent provider of church management software, has recently expanded its services to include Australia and New Zealand by introducing its online church donation software, Giving. This strategic move is aimed at facilitating churches in these regions to streamline their donation processes. In an unprecedented offer, Planning Center is allowing churches to subscribe to Giving for free for the remainder of their existing contract with another donation software provider, for up to 12 months.

Churches interested in making the switch can easily sign up by visiting a designated page and submitting their current contract details to Planning Center. The transition involves minimal costs, limited only to the processing fees charged by Stripe, Planning Center's chosen payment processor. Jeff Berg, CEO of Planning Center, emphasized the company's understanding of the complexities involved in switching donation software. He stated, "We recognize that switching to a new church donation software can be daunting. That’s why we’re offering churches a free subscription to switch to Giving for the rest of their current contract, up to 12 months."

The integration of Giving with the existing suite of Planning Center tools offers a cohesive experience for churches, eliminating the need for disparate products. This consolidation is not only cost-effective but also simplifies administrative tasks, allowing churches to focus more on their ministry and less on managing multiple platforms.

By adopting Giving, churches in Australia and New Zealand can enjoy competitive processing rates, potentially saving thousands in fees that could be redirected towards ministry activities. The centralization of online giving within the Planning Center ecosystem promises a smoother experience for both church administrators and donors alike.

For those interested in exploring this opportunity further, detailed information about Planning Center Giving and the transition promotion is available at planningcenter.com/giving/free.

About Planning Center:

Planning Center serves over 80,000 churches globally, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to support various church management needs including donation processing, event coordination, volunteer scheduling, child check-in services, and much more. For additional details on Planning Center and its offerings, please visit planningcenter.com.