Faith-based Community Groups Payment Collection
- Secure online giving for tithes, offerings, and donations
- Event registration and payments for retreats, VBS, and mission trips
- Group fundraising without handling cash or checks
- Customizable, branded collection pages for your organization
Why Faith-based Community Groups Choose Cheddar Up
Cheddar Up vs Traditional Payment Methods
Cheddar Up vs Generic Payment Platforms
Made for Faith-based Community Groups
Frictionless Payments
No apps. No accounts. Families can pay in seconds from any device.
Automatic Tracking
See every payment and response in real time. Export data anytime. No spreadsheets required.
Payments + Forms
Gather payments and information in the same place, from t-shirt sizes to waivers and registrations.
One-Stop Solution
Manage events, spirit wear sales, fundraisers, and registrations all in one easy-to-use platform.
How it works
Step 1
Set Up in Minutes
Use our intuitive platform to create a custom collection page for any need-fundraisers, event registrations, or general offerings. No coding or technical skills are required.
Step 2
Simple Sharing
Share your collection page link via email, text, social media, or embed it on your church website so members can pay instantly.
Step 3
Automated Tracking
Watch payments roll in on your real-time dashboard, with everything automatically organized for easy reconciliation and reporting.
Complete Payment Solutions for Every Community Group Needs
Donations
Donating on Cheddar Up is simple with no awkward tipping at checkout.
Volunteer Sign Ups
Wow your community with elegant, ad-free sign ups.
Dues and Fees
Collect one-time fees or recurring dues from your community.
Group Gifts
Group collections for a teacher, coach or coworker with zero lifting.
Registrations and Waivers
Move camps online with payments, forms, and waivers in one spot.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
Give participants their own pages to share your cause and rally donations.
Group Website
Highlight your organization’s mission, team members, sponsors and more.
What Group Leaders Say About Cheddar Up
“Super easy to use for our PTO. User-friendly and more affordable than the clunkier software we used last year. Very happy that our team can work together to build a site that works great for our school needs.”
– Eva D., PTO President
“Easy to implement and use, and the reporting is exactly what I need. Also, I’ve reached out twice to Cheddar Up support with questions, and they’ve responded promptly and thoughtfully both times.”
– Heidi H., PTA Vice President
“I love how user-friendly it is! It’s easy to use on your phone, so our parents are able to fill forms out and make payments super easy from wherever they are!”
– Kaitlin S., PTO Member
Frequently Asked Questions for Faith-based Community Groups
How does online payment collection benefit education organizations?
Online platforms dramatically reduce volunteer workload by automating tracking and eliminating cash handling. They also increase participation by offering parents a convenient, mobile-friendly way to pay, leading to higher fundraising totals and more timely fee collections.
Is Cheddar Up secure for school payment collection?
Absolutely. Cheddar Up is secure and PCI compliant. In addition, Cheddar Up never sees or stores any financial-related information. Information is sent directly and securely to our payment partner, Stripe, which processes billions of dollars annually, using Transport Layer Security (TLS).
What types of payments can education organizations collect?
Organizations can collect for virtually any need, including fundraisers, event tickets, spirit wear sales, field trip fees, club dues, PTA memberships, and teacher gifts. Our platform is flexible enough to handle simple payments or complex collections with multiple items and forms.
How does Cheddar Up compare to other payment platforms for schools?
Unlike generic platforms, Cheddar Up is built specifically for the needs of school communities. We offer education-specific templates, robust tracking, and features for volunteer coordination that other platforms lack, all without a complex setup.
Can we integrate Cheddar Up with our school management system?
While direct API integrations are not included in our standard plans, Cheddar Up’s reporting tools make it simple to export your data. You can quickly download transaction and payer details in CSV or Excel format for easy import into most school management or accounting systems. For even more connectivity, the Team Plan includes Zapier integration, allowing you to automate workflows and connect with hundreds of other apps.
What support is available for education organizations?
We offer dedicated support from a team of experts, many of whom have experience as PTA leaders and school volunteers themselves. Support is available via live chat and email, and we provide a rich library of video tutorials, best-practice guides, and live demos to help you succeed.
Is Cheddar Up secure for collecting tithes and offerings?
Yes. Cheddar Up is fully PCI compliant and uses industry-standard encryption to protect financial transactions and donor data.
Can we use Cheddar Up for our non-profit tax-exempt status?
Absolutely. Cheddar Up supports non-profit organizations and helps you maintain clear, auditable records for tax purposes. We do not provide tax advice, but our reporting features simplify compliance efforts.
How does Cheddar Up handle fees for donations?
For donations, you can choose to absorb the small transaction fee or pass it on to the donor so your ministry receives the full intended amount.
Can we collect information other than just payments, like t-shirt sizes for a mission trip?
Yes. Add custom fields to any collection to gather details like emergency contacts, t-shirt sizes, or dietary restrictions alongside payment.
Is it easy for our less tech-savvy members to use?
Yes. The payment experience is simple and mobile-friendly, and members do not need to download an app or create an account to pay.
Can we set up recurring payments for monthly pledges?
Yes. Cheddar Up supports recurring payment options so members can set up and manage monthly or weekly pledges automatically.
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