Most fundraising platforms look similar on the surface: create a campaign, share your story, and invite people to give. But what happens behind the scenes with the money is what truly matters.
This is where UC Give is completely different.
UC Give isn’t just another crowdfunding site. It is powered by UC Pay, a real merchant processing infrastructure designed to keep funds in your control, move money directly to your account, and remove unnecessary middlemen.
Below is a clear explanation of:
- how UC Give actually works
- why UC Pay changes everything
- how this benefits churches, ministries, missionaries, nonprofits, families, and creators
- why UC Give is the best choice for Kingdom-minded fundraising
The Problem with Traditional Crowdfunding Platforms
Most conventional crowdfunding platforms:
- hold your funds
- delay access to your money
- pool funds in platform-controlled accounts
- charge additional “platform fees”
- require approval before releasing funds
- sometimes freeze or shut down campaigns without warning
You fundraise —
they control the money.
That model was never designed for churches, missionaries, ministries, or faith communities. It was designed to benefit the platform first.
The UC Give Difference Starts With UC Pay
UC Give is powered by UC Pay, our payments infrastructure that functions like your own merchant account.
That one difference changes everything.
With UC Give + UC Pay:
- funds go directly to your merchant account
- UC Give never holds your money
- funds are not pooled with other users
- donations move straight to your bank
- you maintain legal and financial control
- transaction processing is fully transparent
- delays and “funds on hold” are eliminated in most cases
In other words:
When someone donates, the money is yours immediately — not someday, not when a platform approves it.
This isn’t just a convenience feature. It’s a foundational philosophy based on stewardship rather than control.
How UC Give Works — Step by Step
Here’s exactly what happens when you use UC Give.
Step 1 — Create your UC Account
You create a United City account — your identity across the UC ecosystem.
Step 2 — Connect UC Pay
You connect UC Pay to your account.
This establishes:
- your merchant identity
- your bank routing
- your direct deposit structure
Once UC Pay is connected, you are ready to receive funds.
Step 3 — Create Your UC Give Campaign
You add:
- campaign title
- description / story
- goal amount
- photos or video
- start/end dates
- category and tags
Your campaign is now live and sharable.
Step 4 — Someone Donates
Here’s the big difference.
On most platforms:
donation → platform holds money → platform later releases to you
On UC Give:
donation → UC Pay → your merchant account → your bank
Funds don’t take a detour through platform-owned accounts.
Step 5 — You Access Your Funds
Because UC Pay is a true merchant system:
- deposits typically occur quickly
- no platform withholding account exists
- your money never leaves your stewardship
No “pending release.”
No “account frozen.”
No waiting weeks for help desk replies.
Why UC Give Is the Best Choice
1. You keep control of your money
UC Give is built on the biblical principle found in Acts 5:4:
what belongs to you remains yours to steward
We don’t:
- hold your donations
- pool funds
- re-route money through platform accounts
You have direct financial authority.
2. Faster access to funds
Life doesn’t wait on payout delays.
- disaster relief
- mission trips
- medical needs
- church emergencies
- outreach opportunities
With UC Give, funds move immediately through UC Pay instead of waiting on a crowdfunding company’s release schedule.
3. Designed for the Church and Kingdom initiatives
UC Give was made for:
- churches
- missionaries
- ministries
- faith-based nonprofits
- Christian entrepreneurs
- families and individuals raising support
This isn’t a secular platform rewritten for Christians.
It was designed from the ground up with:
- prayer support
- community focus
- transparency
- stewardship
- Kingdom values
4. No pooled funds or hidden float income
Many platforms collect massive amounts of money and earn interest while it sits in their accounts.
UC Give does not do that.
We don’t:
- profit from holding your money
- sit on balances
- generate float income from your donations
Your money isn’t our business model.
Serving your mission is.
5. Integrated with the UC ecosystem
Your UC Give campaign can be shared seamlessly across:
- UC TownSquare — community feed
- UC Vision — video and storytelling platform
- UC Groups — interest and church groups
- built-in CRM tools — supporter management and messaging
Your campaign doesn’t live alone on an island.
It lives inside a living community.
Who UC Give Is For
UC Give is the best choice for:
- mission trips
- church building projects
- worship ministries
- youth fundraisers
- adoption assistance
- crisis & disaster relief
- pastoral support
- Christian business startup support
- benevolence needs
- community ministry projects
If your goal is to advance Kingdom work while maintaining financial stewardship, UC Give is built for you.
In Simple Terms: Why UC Give Wins
Here’s the bottom line:
| Traditional Crowdfunding | UC Give |
|---|---|
| platform controls funds | you control funds |
| funds held in platform accounts | direct to your UC Pay account |
| delays & freezes are common | immediate ownership of donations |
| secular values & restrictions | Kingdom-first mission |
| platform profit based on your money | no pooled fund float |
Ready to Experience the Difference?
With UC Give:
- your story is heard
- your community rallies
- your funds stay in your control
- your mission moves forward faster
Create your campaign.
Connect UC Pay.
Share your story.
Fund what God has placed in your heart.
UC Give isn’t just another fundraising platform —
It is a Kingdom-based giving ecosystem built on financial transparency, direct ownership, and mission-first design.
