How to Give Electronically
OPTION 1:
Text “GIVE” to 706-523-4787
OPTION 2:
1) Visit give.spumccolumbus.com
2) Login or Create a User Name and Password
3) Provide Contact Information and Bank or Credit Card Information
4) Indicate the Amount and Frequency
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe to give online?
Yes. In many ways giving online is safer than writing a check because an electronic gift cannot be lost or stolen.
Q: What types of bank accounts can I give from?
You can give online from your checking account. You can also give using a major credit card.
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
You have the option to pay the processing fee our church is charged.
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows you the option of either making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution.
Q: If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my options for frequency of my gift?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, every two weeks, or monthly.
Q: Can I change my personal information or the amount or the frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
Yes. You can change or cancel your contribution at any time before the date of your next contribution. Simply log in to the system using your user name and password and make the necessary changes in the system.
Q: Can I review my donation history online?
Yes. The site will allow you to view the complete history of your contributions, given online.
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
Yes. The church will continue to send year-end contribution statements to your address on file for tax purposes.
Q: When will contributions be taken from my account?
Contributions will be taken from your specified bank account within 48 business hours of the date you requested. This time frame allows time for the contribution to process through your bank and the church’s bank. If the date of your contribution falls on a weekend or a holiday, the transaction will be initiated on the next banking day.
Q: How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Immediately after submitting your contribution, you will receive an e-mail verifying your contribution.
Q: Does it matter which Internet browser I use?
No. Any browser will work.
Q: I have additional questions about online giving that have not been addressed. Who can I talk to?
For any questions, concerns, or comments about the online giving system, please contact Cindy Shavers through email or by calling (706) 327-7419
Q: What types of bank accounts can I give from?
You can give online from your bank account via an ACH transaction or from a major credit card.
Q. Can I use a credit card
Yes.
Our Policies
Your information is held securely by the donation system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions.
You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled. If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact Cindy Shavers at (706) 327-7419.