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The process of writing checks has been replaced with the use of cards in many cases. It seems everywhere you look today, there’s a card for it. In this installment of The Basics, we’ll look at the different payment card types and explore the similarities and differences between them. […]
As more and more companies and consumers begin contemplating the idea of mobile wallets, many are asking, ‘What are mobile wallets, how do they?’ In definition mobile wallet technology is the use of near-field communication (NFC) chips located inside smart phones and tablets to transmit payment information. […]
The internet is full of amazing advice and resources and while you probably won’t be able to compete with a professional designer, you can improve your communications with some of the easy and free resources. Check out these images, slides and fonts that will take your designs to the next level. […]
Online giving is live on your website: this is a first step. To make the most of online giving, you need to let your donors know it’s available. Your donors want to know how easy online giving is and the options available to them: one-time or recurring donations. […]
April 8th has come and gone and Windows XP is now officially retired. Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows XP and that means they will no longer patch bugs and security flaws in the software, making the utilization of Windows XP on your machines a major security threat. […]
The Automated Clearing House (ACH) System is one of the most important electronic payment systems in the country because of its simplicity, broad reach and economic efficiency. Many churches, nonprofits and ministries are turning to ACH to keep costs down when accepting online donations and event registrations. […]
Accepting eCheck transactions is a cost effective way to boost profitability for your organization and offers an easy way for your constituents or customers to financially impact your organization. Knowing your role and what your requirements are within the ACH ecosystem is important to your continued success. […]
Churches are a great community resource and can be a benefit to local public schools; but often times, fear of litigation and parental push back will limit opportunities for religious organizations’ involvement. With public school funding frequently taking a backseat in struggling economic areas, the resources that the local […]
ACH stands for Automated Clearing House. This bank-owned network is an electronic fund transfer (EFT) system used by nearly every bank in the United States and accommodates quick and safe transactions. The popularity of ACH payments continues to rise with the move to automated online payments. […]
Modern day Non-Profits and charities have come to the conclusion that if they are not currently accepting credit cards online they are losing potential support and donations. They are correct. According to a recent poll Americans spent $252 billion online in 2013, and are expected to spend $327 billion in 2016. […]