DONATIONS INCREASE FOR CHURCHES UTILIZING ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAMS Smart Payment Solutions Streamlines Process and Increases Revenues

Smart Payment Solutions, Inc., an electronic payment processing company in Arlington, Virginia, has introduced an electronic giving program to churches and other religious organizations. The company recently signed on several Northern Virginia churches including St. William of York Catholic Church in Stafford, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Falls Church, and Groveton Baptist Church in Alexandria. This service will enable members to donate contributions automatically via electronic funds transfer.

ARLINGTON, VA (PRWEB) March 22, 2004 --Smart Payment Solutions, Inc., an electronic payment processing company in Arlington, Virginia, has introduced an electronic giving program to churches and other religious organizations. The company recently signed on several Northern Virginia churches including St. William of York Catholic Church in Stafford, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Falls Church, and Groveton Baptist Church in Alexandria. This service will enable members to donate contributions automatically via electronic funds transfer.

Traditionally, religious organizations have relied solely on the collection plate for donations, and factors such as summer vacations and inclement weather have influenced contribution amounts. The electronic giving program ensures that these organizations will gain greater contribution consistency, and often increase donations. The technology reduces the organizations administrative tasks and affords a hassle-free method of tithing for its members.

Studies indicate that approximately 75 percent of contributions to an organization are given by just 25 percent of its members," said Matt Whitaker, president of Smart Payment Solutions. Electronic giving programs increase collections by capturing donations from regular attendees who may miss a service. Churches also gain participation from occasional attendees who want to contribute. Those who attend services infrequently, or for holidays and special events only, represent a substantial untapped donation source for churches."

The company has received tremendous response from the religious community. Clients have enjoyed an increase in donations due to the ease of the electronic giving program. Assurance of consistent payment by our members was a major factor in our decision to work with Smart Payment Solutions," said Carol Poplin, business manager, St. Anthony of Padua. St. William of York, located near the US Marine Corps base at Quantico, Virginia, noted that nearly 200 families had signed up for the service within two months of its inception.

About Smart Payment Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 2003, the electronic payments processing company is based in Arlington, Virginia. It assists clients from a variety of industries increase productivity and revenues with its electronic payment solutions. Smart Payment Solutions specializes in helping religious organizations establish electronic giving programs. For more information, please visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com.

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Media Contact: Julie Johnson
P.O. Box 285
Leesburg, VA 20178-0285
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Corporate Contact: Matt Whitaker
President
Smart Payment Solutions, Inc.
919 N. Highland Street Arlington, VA 22201
Voice: (703) 516-4282
Fax: (703) 852-7040
Email: mwhitaker@smartpaymentsolutions.com
Web site: www.smartpaymentsolutions.com