Sixpence is a fundraising platform that allows donors to contribute to their church through automatic roundups on daily purchases, linking their bank accounts to facilitate seamless giving. This approach addresses the challenge of inconsistent income by enabling congregants to give in a manner that aligns with their financial fluctuations, fostering a community-centric experience of generosity.
Funding
$40K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional church giving methods often rely on fixed donation amounts, which can be challenging for individuals with fluctuating incomes, such as hourly workers or those with variable employment. This inflexibility can lead to inconsistent giving patterns and may exclude individuals who find it difficult to commit to preset monthly donations.
Solution
Sixpence provides a platform designed to modernize church giving by enabling congregants to contribute through methods that align with their financial lifestyles. The platform offers "Tithe Connect," which allows users to connect their bank accounts and set a percentage of their income for giving, automatically adjusting donations based on income fluctuations. Additionally, the "Roundup Offerings" feature enables users to round up daily purchases, embedding generosity into everyday transactions. This approach aims to foster a more inclusive and community-centric giving experience, encouraging consistent participation regardless of individual financial circumstances.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes churches seeking to modernize their giving methods and engage a broader range of congregants, particularly those with variable incomes who may find traditional giving methods challenging.
Features
- Tithe Connect: Bank integration allowing users to set a percentage of income for automated giving.
- Roundup Offerings: Option to round up daily purchases and donate the difference.
- Automated prompts: Calculated prompts each payday based on set percentage.
- Community growth tracking: Feature to monitor community participation in giving.
- Bank-level security: Utilizes Plaid for secure bank information management with 256-bit encryption.