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Open your heart without opening your checkbook! Electronic giving allows you to securely contribute to Gloria Dei without the need to write checks, carry cash, or prepare envelopes. Your e-gifts not only support the church but simplify your life as well. Simply click the Donate Now button to begin the process of making a single online donation today or setting up recurring donations.

About this option

Gloria Dei partners with Vanco Services and the Simply Giving program, endorsed by Thrivent Financial Bank, to provide this convenient, optional payment method.

For questions or assistance: Call the church office at 319-338-2893 or send e-mail. You may also e-mail church treasurer Doug Busch

Q.  What are the major advantages of electronic giving by direct debit?

A.   Direct debit is all about convenience for you and consistency for the church. Electronic giving eliminates frequent check writing and helps members stay on track with pledges even when they are unable to attend services. Gloria Dei in turn benefits from much-needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled and manually processed in the church office.

Q.  How does Direct Debit Giving work?

A.   Contributions are transferred automatically from your checking or savings account to Gloria Dei's bank account.

Q.  How are my automatic contributions deducted and transferred?

A.   First, you sign and return an authorization form to Gloria Dei indicating the amount you wish to contribute on a regular basis. Contributions are then transferred through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—the same network already used by families to make mortgage and utility payments or to receive payroll earnings and Social Security income. Direct debit goes by other names including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), automatic payment, or simply, ACH.

Q.  When will my contribution be debited from my account?

A.   A debit to your account will occur each month on the date you specify on your authorization form.

Q.  How will I keep track of contributions in my check register?

A.   Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions will appear on your bank statement.

Q.  What can I use to prove I made a contribution?

A.   Your bank statement will show an itemized list of electronic transactions that can be used as proof of your contributions.

Q.  Is giving by direct debit risky?

A.   It is certainly less risky than writing checks or carrying cash to church. To process electronic donations, Gloria Dei uses Vanco Services, LLC—an established and highly-regarded company that moves funds directly from church members to the church on the same day without any delay. Vanco processes contributions for more than 11,000 churches and nonprofit organizations.

Q.  How much does direct debit giving cost?

A.   It costs you nothing and it costs the church very little. It is the lowest cost method of transferring funds.

Q.  What if I try electronic giving by direct debit and don’t like it?

A.   You can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying the church.

Q.  How can I sign up for electronic giving by direct debit?

A.   Complete, sign and return an authorization form to the church office.

Open your heart without opening your checkbook! Electronic giving describes automatic methods for contributing regularly—in a secure way—to Gloria. Dei.