Gracely - Church Management

🦺 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 🤝 In today’s church environment, technology does more than just handle logistics—it builds 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 and 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. By fostering a Volunteer Scheduling Culture, churches can go beyond efficiency to create systems that: - Empower volunteers with full visibility of their schedules - Foster flexibility without creating chaos - Prevent burnout by distributing tasks evenly - Build accountability through automated reminders and updates - Create feedback loops to continuously improve volunteer experiences 🛠️ With the right tools, like Gracely’s volunteer scheduling system, churches can develop a community where every volunteer feels valued, trusted, and empowered. #VolunteerScheduling #ChurchCommunity #VolunteerCulture

🆕 Another Step Forward: Multi-Church Login  Managing multiple churches just got simpler! 🎉 With our new multi-church login feature, you can now handle all your churches under one account. No more juggling between logins—manage everything efficiently from one place! 🙌 Streamline your workflow and focus on what matters most: building your community. 💒 #ChurchManagement #MultiChurchSupport #SimplifyLeadership #NewFeature

💡  Flexible Giving, More Ways to Support Your Mission! We're making giving even more flexible! 🙌 Our online giving system now offers weekly and bi-weekly recurring options, alongside the monthly choice. Plus, these new frequencies are available on embedded links for easy access. Now your donors have more ways to give and support your community, making generosity even more seamless. 💖 #ChurchGiving #OnlineDonations #FlexibleGiving #NewFeature

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🚀 New Feature Alert: Recognize and Add Donors with Ease!  Managing your community just got simpler! Our platform can now automatically recognize both existing members and new donors—whether they contribute online, in-person, or through recurring giving. With just a few clicks, you can easily add these donors as members, making your church management more efficient and fostering even stronger connections within your community. 💒🤝 #ChurchManagement #DonorRecognition #CommunityBuilding #NewFeature

💰 Creating a Church Budget: A Pathway to Financial Stewardship and Growth 📈 Developing a church budget is key to aligning resources with your mission and ensuring financial health. Here’s a quick overview: 🔑 Key Steps for Effective Church Budgeting: - Understand & Plan: A church budget is essential for aligning financial resources with your mission, managing income and expenses, and setting realistic goals. - Data & Categorization: Use historical data to inform your budget, identify and categorize income sources, and ensure all expenses—from personnel to outreach—are accounted for. - Detailed Planning & Allocation: Break down the budget monthly to handle seasonal variations, and prioritize funds wisely, setting aside reserves for unexpected costs. - Oversight & Adjustment: Implement strong financial controls, conduct regular reviews, and adjust as needed to stay aligned with your church’s strategic objectives. 📊 By focusing on these core areas, your church can create a budget that ensures financial health and supports both current operations and future growth #ChurchFinance #Stewardship #ChurchBudget #FinancialPlanning #NonprofitManagement #MissionDriven

📨 10 Quick Church Outreach Ideas to Connect with Your Community  🎯 Outreach is key to a church’s mission. Here are 10 simple ways to make an impact: 1) Sponsor a local school. 2) Host family movie nights. 3) Throw a Super Bowl party. 4) Organize community service projects. 5) Plan holiday events. 6) Offer free workshops. 7) Provide health clinics. 8) Start youth sports leagues. 9) Support environmental efforts. 10) Host music and arts programs. 💒 These ideas help build connections and show your church’s commitment to the community. #ChurchOutreach #CommunityService #FaithInAction

🕊️ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲  👨👨👦👦 Today, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, it's a perfect day for congregations across the nation to reconnect with their communities. This special day is all about welcoming new faces, reuniting with familiar ones, and reigniting the spirit of togetherness that makes our churches the heart of our communities. 🛐 At 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒚, we understand the importance of seamless communication and organization in fostering these connections. Our church management software is designed to help you manage your congregation effortlessly, so you can focus on what truly matters—building strong, faith-filled relationships. 🎉 Let’s make this 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚 one to remember! Whether you're organizing events, coordinating volunteers, or simply reaching out to your community, we’re here to support you every step of the way. #BackToChurch #ChurchManagement #FaithCommunity #Reconnect #SaaS #ChurchTech

🎉 𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has supported Gracely on this journey! We are deeply grateful for each of you who believes in our mission to help churches grow and thrive through our software. 🚩 Our goal has always been to provide tools that make church management easier, more efficient, and more impactful—and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without your trust and feedback. 🔜 Stay tuned, as we have even more exciting things coming your way. Let’s continue building stronger church communities together! #1000Followers #ChurchTech #Gracely #ChurchManagement

💸 Are Your Tithes Tax-Deductible? Here's What You Need to Know ⛪ Tithing, the practice of donating a portion of your income to your church, is not just a spiritual act—it can also have tax implications. If your church is a qualified tax-exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), your tithes may be considered charitable donations, making them eligible for tax deductions. However, there are specific conditions and limits to be aware of. 📌 Key Points to Consider - IRS Rules: Your church must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS for your tithes to qualify as deductible. - Deductibility: To deduct your tithes, you must itemize your deductions on your tax return, and ensure you have proper documentation, especially for donations over $250. - Reporting Requirements: Large non-cash contributions and donations require additional IRS forms and documentation. - Contribution Limits: You can generally deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for cash donations to public charities, including churches. For donors, understanding these rules is crucial to maximizing your tax benefits while supporting your faith. Always consider consulting with a tax advisor to ensure compliance and to make the most of your charitable giving. #TaxTips #CharitableGiving #Tithing #TaxDeductible #IRS #ChurchDonations #FinancialPlanning