Church fundraising ideas
Members give more when they can see what the money builds. These ideas work for congregations of any size, from a building fund to a youth camp.
- Free to start. Zanja keeps 5% of each donation and nothing else.
- Supporters give with Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, Zamtel Kwacha, Visa and Mastercard.
- Cash out to mobile money or a Zambian bank account (minimum K50).
Ideas that work
- A materials list: iron sheets, cement, bricks and windows with prices. Members give towards a specific item and see it covered.
- Sponsor a pew, window or bag of cement, with names recorded (if the giver agrees).
- Harvest or bazaar day with produce, food and crafts.
- Gospel concert or fundraising dinner with tickets sold online.
- Monthly partners who give a fixed amount towards missions or outreach.
- Department challenges: women's, men's and youth groups each take one part of the project.
- Diaspora appeal: members abroad give by card to the same link.
Keep it transparent
Show the total and what has been bought. Mark items as bought and add a photo of the receipt or delivery. Transparency is what keeps members giving for the next phase.
Collect tithes, offerings and dues
A church page on Zanja can collect regular giving and dues by mobile money, with receipts for members and records for the treasurer.
Frequently asked questions
Can we sell tickets for a church event?
Yes. Create the event and sell tickets online; buyers get a ticket with a QR code that is scanned at the door.
Can members give monthly?
Yes. Members can choose to give weekly, monthly or yearly and get a reminder with a link to pay.
