How The Salvation Army Southern Territory Enhances Generosity and Transparency with Tithely

About The Salvation Army (Southern Territory)

The Salvation Army is a global, evangelical Christian organization committed to meeting human needs in Jesus’ name. In the Southern Territory, their corps (churches) combine traditional worship and stewardship with practical outreach—serving communities through social services like rehabilitation, aid programs, worship, and spiritual care. Generosity serves as the lifeblood of their mission.

The Challenge

Even with a foundation of in-person giving—offering envelopes during services—The Salvation Army recognized growing needs for a complementary digital giving option:

• Inclusivity: Offer both traditional envelope giving and modern online tools to respect various giver preferences.
• Convenience: Enable faithful giving “on the go,” for members traveling or unable to attend in person.
• Comprehensive tracking: Consolidate in-person and online giving into one accessible donor record system.

The Tithely Solution

The Salvation Army Southern Territory partnered with Tithely to balance tradition with digital accessibility:

• Integrated online giving platform
  
  • Donors can give one-time or recurring gifts to their local corps via dedicated Tithely links. 
  • The digital option lives alongside physical giving methods—retaining stewardship envelopes for those who prefer traditional practices.
• Unified donor experience through Corps Connect Portal
  
  • The Corps Connect portal serves as a centralized hub where givers can view their complete giving history—both online and in-person—alongside attendance and involvement records.
• Mobile-first convenience
  
  • The Tithely mobile app enables secure giving anytime, anywhere, and it even uses location services to help users donate to corps when traveling.
• Secure receipts and year-end statements
  
  • Donors receive immediate email receipts and comprehensive giving statements for financial tracking and tax purposes.

The Impact

The synergy between traditional and digital giving has brought several benefits:

• Expanded generosity: Members can give even when away from their corps, ensuring consistent support and increased giving flexibility.
• Clear, organized records: All contributions—across formats—appear in the donor’s Corps Connect profile, enhancing transparency and thankfulness.
• Empowered administration: Leaders gain a consolidated view of giving behavior and can better steward resources, communicate with supporters, and reflect on impact.
• Cultural continuity: Respect for envelope-giving tradition remains, while embracing contemporary forms of generosity engagement.
  

Why It Matters

The Salvation Army Southern Territory exemplifies how legacy ministries can modernize stewardship without compromising tradition. By offering both envelope-based and digital giving—and uniting them through Corps Connect—they honor every giver’s preference while maximizing the reach and clarity of generosity.

The Salvation Army’s Story Is Just the Beginning

No matter your institution’s size or tradition—simplicity, accessibility, and transparency in giving transform generosity into a cornerstone of mission. Through Tithely, organizations like The Salvation Army can steward faithful giving more effectively and meaningfully.

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