If you’d like to give to Coastline Church with your stocks or investments, one of the easiest ways to contribute in this manner is to set up a Donor-Advised Fund through Fidelity Charitable.
Watch this video to learn how.
“Fidelity Charitable makes it easy to maximize my giving—no fees, automated tracking, and the full value of my investments go to causes I care about, allowing me to give faithfully from all God has blessed me with.”
Jediah Arnobit, member of Coastline Church since 2019
If you’re passionate about Coastline Church, it makes sense that you want to invite your friends and family to join you in supporting our Building Campaign. However, asking loved ones for donations can be awkward, and you may feel unsure about how to get started.
“I believe if every member of Coastline invited at least one friend or family member to give a monthly recurring donation over the next two years, we’d 100% reach our $2M goal.”
Pastor Brice Sanders
Express gratitude every step of the way. Whether you’re sending an initial email or sharing a post, thank those you are asking—even before they’ve made a contribution.
Dry statistics rarely compel people to give. Instead, use a story to demonstrate the impact Coastline Church has had on you. Research shows that people feel more encouraged to give when presented with a story.
Don’t forget to appeal to what they value too.
Don’t expect to get results from a single ask. Keep asking!
Take the guesswork out of the donation process by providing friends and family with a link to donate. Consider the various ways that people make donations; let them know they can give with check, cash, card or from their Donor-Advised Fund.