Vanco Payment

What Vanco Payment does

Vanco Payment Solutions is a U.S.-headquartered payment processing and donation management provider focused on faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and schools. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Vanco operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that enables online, mobile, text-to-give, and in-person card-present donations, supported by PCI DSS Level 1 certified infrastructure. The platform is composed of Online Giving, the free Vanco Mobile church engagement app, Vanco Live (livestreaming), Text-to-Give, Vanco Events ticketing, a mobile card reader, and (as of June 2024) the Vanco Giving Platform with Smart Video, Outreach, and Insights modules.

The business operates on three monetization streams: per-transaction processing fees on donations and payments, tiered subscription plans for giving software modules, and partnership/integration revenue from being embedded or exclusive in major church management software (ChMS) ecosystems — including exclusive partnerships with Church Windows and preferred/extended partnerships with Icon Systems, Concordia Technology Solutions, and Planning Center, alongside 60+ total ChMS integrations. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales into large denominational partnerships (UMC/GCFA, BGAV, INUMC, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Catholic Diocese of Wichita, etc.), inside sales for individual churches, and self-serve website sign-up.

The company was formed through the October 2018 merger of Vanco Payment Solutions and Connexeo under private equity owner Great Hill Partners, creating a 225-employee combined platform serving more than 45,000 customers across faith, education, and nonprofit verticals, with subsequent acquisitions of Food Service Solutions (2019) and SmartCare (2021). Leadership transitioned in January 2023 when Jim McGinnis (formerly President at AffiniPay) was appointed CEO and founder Shawn Boom became Executive Chairman; Oliver Chang joined as Chief Product & Technology Officer in May 2023.

Name

Vanco Payment

Legal name

Vanco Companies

Website

https://vancopayments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vanco Payment Solutions is a U.S.-based SaaS payment processing and donation management platform serving 47,000+ faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and schools, with 60+ church management software integrations and denomination-level preferred partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction/Donation Processing Fees: Primary revenue stream from processing credit/debit card payments and donations. Churches pay transaction fees on each donation or payment processed through the platform.
2. Subscription Plans: Tiered subscription pricing for online giving tools with varying feature levels. Plans designed to fit individual church needs with options for small to large congregations.
3. Partnership/Integration Fees: Revenue from software partner integrations where Vanco is embedded or offered as exclusive payment provider. Partners include Church Windows (exclusive), Icon Systems, Concordia Technology Solutions.
4. Denominational Partnership Pricing: Special tiered pricing offered through denominational partnerships (UMC, BGAV, etc.) where the organization negotiates rates for member churches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Vanco provides online payment processing, donation management, and member engagement software primarily to faith-based organizations, with additional offerings for nonprofits and schools. Its core products include online giving portals, text-to-give, mobile church apps, livestreaming, event ticketing, donor analytics, and the unified Vanco Giving Platform, all integrated with 60+ church management software systems. Revenue is generated through transaction processing fees and tiered subscription plans.

Product overview

Vanco is a comprehensive payment and giving solutions provider serving faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and community groups. The core offering consists of the Vanco Online Giving platform with multiple integrated modules including Vanco Mobile (free church engagement app), Vanco Live (virtual worship/livestreaming), Text-to-Give, Vanco Events (ticketing), and Vanco Mobile Card Reader for in-person payments. The newer Vanco Giving Platform represents an enhanced ecosystem combining Smart Video, Outreach, and Insights modules for connected church engagement. For nonprofits, additional products include Fundraising Software, Event Management, and Recurring Donations tools. All solutions integrate with over 60 church management software (ChMS) systems. The company also offers additional legacy products including RevTrak, ASAP, Smartcare, Food Service Solutions, ConnexPoint, RegWerks, and PMX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RevTrak: WebStore payment platform
• ASAP
• Smartcare
• ConnexPoint
• GivePlus
• Vanco Mobile
• Vanco Events
• Vanco Giving Platform

Products and services

• Vanco Online Giving Secure online donation and giving platform that lets churches collect one-time and recurring gifts through customizable giving pages, fund designations, and church websites. Designed for churches and faith-based organizations.
• Vanco Mobile Church App Free mobile application providing a hub for connecting members and leaders, facilitating secure eGiving, committee and small group communication, and event management for churches and faith-based organizations.
• Vanco Live (Online Worship) Virtual church technology with livestreaming and online participation capabilities that brings the warmth of in-person services to attendees anywhere. Aimed at churches running hybrid or fully online services.
• Text-to-Give SMS/text-based giving solution allowing church members to donate via simple text messages using a unique giving number. Available to churches and nonprofits for fast mobile donations.
• Vanco Events Event management and ticketing solution enabling churches and faith-based organizations to sell event tickets and manage registrations.
• Vanco Mobile Card Reader POS hardware solution for accepting in-person card payments at church services, events, and other on-site activities.
• Vanco Giving Platform Unified giving ecosystem launched in June 2024 that combines Smart Video, Outreach, and Insights modules to transform how churches connect with members and manage donations through connected giving.
• Fundraising Software Online fundraising software suite designed for nonprofit organizations to maximize giving through online, mobile, and text-based donation channels.
• Event Management (Nonprofits) Event management software for nonprofit organizations to plan fundraising events, sell tickets, and manage registrations.
• Recurring Donations Automated recurring donation functionality that allows donors to set up regular scheduled contributions to churches or nonprofits for predictable revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% average increase in church giving after implementing Vanco
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Diocese of WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Partnership to boost giving and engagement for Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Wichita.
• United Methodist Churches of Indiana (INUMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2024Preferred partnership providing secure, streamlined giving experience for 650 INUMC member churches with access to online donations, text giving, and mobile apps.
• Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2024Partnership providing secure online giving for 500+ churches. GNJ mission work includes food distribution, affordable childcare, after-school programming, homeless housing, and immigration programs.
• New England Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024Dynamic partnership providing access to industry-leading storytelling-based giving tools for United Methodist churches in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut. NEUMC includes 537 churches with 61,000+ members.
• Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United Church of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2023Preferred partnership bringing industry-leading online giving resources to 165 UCC churches across the region. Two special pricing packages offered.
• The Center for Faith and Giving (Disciples of Christ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Preferred partnership for 3,300+ Disciples of Christ churches with specialized tiered pricing. Storytelling-based giving tools connect donors to programs.
• Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia (DIOSOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2023Partnership bringing convenient, encouraging giving experience to 100 DIOSOVA churches with tiered pricing through TENS membership.
• Dakotas | Minnesota Methodist FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2023Preferred partnership for 600+ churches with affordable rates and 24/7 live customer support. Marketing support including webinars and content for emails and newsletters.
• Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2022Exclusive partnership for BGAV's 1,400 churches. Provides secure, convenient online giving with ChurchPoint app free to member churches.
• Icon Systems (IconCMO)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 May 2022Partnership extension through 2026 with Icon Systems, maker of IconCMO church management system. Ensures Icon churches can integrate Vanco donation processing within IconCMO.
• Church WindowscoreTechnology or Integration · 24 May 2022Exclusive eGiving provider partnership with Church Windows extended for 5 more years. Vanco's online and mobile tools integrated exclusively into Church Windows software for church customers.
• Concordia Technology Solutions (CTS)coreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 20225-year partnership extension with CTS for Shepherd's Staff and Church360° church management software integration. Makes giving simple and accounting fast for CTS church customers.
• North Texas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Preferred partner for 226 member churches for online giving and donation processing. Includes affordable rates, 24/7 support, and marketing resources.
• United Methodist Church / GCFAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2021Ministry Partner relationship with General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) extended through 2024. Provides cost-saving solutions and products to UMC Connection with special pricing on online giving tools.
• ACS TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership uniting Vanco and ACS Technologies to deliver more connected services and solutions for churches. ACS Technologies is a trusted church management provider.
• TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTENS chose Vanco for online giving. Partnership provides storytelling-based tools, easy integrations, and support for Episcopal churches.
• Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to power growth for conference members with dynamic new partnership providing industry-leading online giving tools.
• Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerful partnership uniting Vanco with Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church for online giving services.
• Credit Union National AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate business membership with CUNA. Strategic collaboration for credit union market.
• Interfaith Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership providing secure, reliable online giving experience to benefit multiple denominations through Interfaith FCU.
• United Methodist Foundation of LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partnership for Methodist churches in Louisiana encouraging generosity through simple, secure online giving.
• Church of God By FaithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to empower Church of God By Faith with industry-leading online giving tools.
• Greater Northwest UMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greater Northwest UMC for online giving and donation processing.
• Planning CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration announcement with Planning Center's church management platform for donation data integration.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SecureGive: SecureGive is an electronic giving provider focused on churches, offering kiosks, mobile giving, online donations, and text-to-give. It targets the same church-customer base as Vanco, particularly mid-size and larger congregations.
• Subsplash: Subsplash provides a unified church engagement platform combining giving, mobile apps, websites, and media for churches and faith-based organizations. It directly overlaps with Vanco's giving, mobile, and engagement product suite.
• ACS Technologies: ACS Technologies is a major church management software provider with a strategic alliance with Vanco, and is itself a competitor in serving churches with administration and engagement software. The strategic partnership blurs the line between partner and peer.
• Pushpay (now Pushpay / Resi Media): Pushpay is a leading church engagement and giving platform serving thousands of U.S. churches with online giving, mobile apps, and church management software. It is the closest direct competitor to Vanco, competing head-to-head for the same denominations and church customers.
• Church Community Builder: Church Community Builder (now part of Pushpay) is a church management software platform that historically integrated with multiple giving providers, including Vanco. It represents the ChMS-embedded distribution channel that is core to Vanco's go-to-market.
• Tithe.ly: Tithe.ly is a digital giving and church engagement platform offering online giving, text-to-give, and church apps to thousands of congregations globally. It competes directly with Vanco in the same faith-based giving category with overlapping product features.

Emerging players

• DonorPerfect: DonorPerfect is a nonprofit donor management and fundraising software provider with integrated online donation processing, serving many of the same small-to-mid nonprofit and faith-based customers as Vanco. It is an emerging peer in the donor CRM + payments category.
• AffiniPay: AffiniPay is a vertical SaaS payments provider serving professional services firms (legal, accounting, associations) and is closely tied to Vanco via former CEO Jim McGinnis. It represents an adjacent vertical-payments playbook that could encroach on Vanco's nonprofit/association segments.

Broad incumbents

• Stripe: Stripe is a generalist online payments platform increasingly used by nonprofits and churches for online donations and recurring billing. It competes with Vanco at the transaction-processing layer, especially for smaller organizations without deep ChMS needs.
• Blackbaud: Blackbaud is the dominant incumbent in nonprofit fundraising, CRM, and financial management software, serving faith-based, educational, and charitable organizations. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same nonprofit and faith-based giving wallet as Vanco.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vancoservices
• Facebookfacebook.com/vancopaymentsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vanco-payment-solutions
• Xx.com/vancopayments

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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