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Your Giving

Matters
When you give to the ministry of Blackhawk, lives are transformed. Worshiping God through releasing financial resources is a significant way to participate in telling His story in our community and world.

Generosity

Generosity is ultimately a response to God’s incredible generosity toward us. He invites us to participate in His work through our giving—to experience the freedom, joy, and purpose that comes from living with open hands.

Living generously takes intentionality. Wherever you are right now is the perfect place to take your next step.

Start

If you’re not giving, start. There’s something powerful that happens in our hearts when we choose to give, even if it’s just a small amount.

Plan

If you are already giving, make it more intentional. Decide on an amount you can give regularly—maybe monthly or weekly—that feels right for you.

Grow

If you’re giving regularly, consider how you might stretch yourself further—maybe toward a percentage or in a way that requires real faith.

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To learn more about Generosity, watch Pastor Matt Metzger’s message “Made for More: Investing Your Resources” or download our Generosity booklet. 
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Funds &

Opportunities

Funds & Opportunities

We have different funds and seasonal opportunities that you can give to at Blackhawk. Learn more about each and, if you have any questions, please contact us.
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General Fund

General Fund gifts support our annual budget – the primary way we pursue our mission as a church – to build a loving community that follows Christ, in order to reach a community that is lost without him. It supports everything from outreach to staff salaries to building upkeep.

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Debt Reduction Fund
Blackhawk’s Debt Reduction Fund is used exclusively to accelerate mortgage reduction, offering an opportunity to partner with those who gave selflessly to build our foundation.

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Advent Conspiracy

During the Christmas season, we join a movement called Advent Conspiracy—an invitation to pause, remember God’s generosity in giving us Jesus, and respond by being generous to the world around us. As a church, we want to step away from the consumerism that often defines this season and give toward the things Jesus cares about. Through our collective generosity, we partner with organizations doing meaningful, impactful work in Madison and around the world, reminding people that they’re seen, valued, and deeply loved by God.

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Your Giving

Makes Stories Like These Possible

Elizabeth’s Story

Kelly’s Story

Ways to Give

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Online
Set up a recurring or one-time gift to Blackhawk Church through Blackhawk’s website by clicking Give Now. You may give directly from your bank account (lower processing fee, ~ 1%) or debit or credit cards (slightly higher processing fees, ~ 2 – 3%).

We do not encourage incurring credit card debt to give.

Check by Mail
Regardless of what Blackhawk site you attend, donations can be mailed to the Blackhawk Church office at the following address:

Blackhawk Church, Attn: Giving
9620 Brader Way
Middleton, WI 53562

Check or Cash in Offering Box
Checks and cash can be placed in the offering boxes which are located at the entrances/exits of each worship venue. Envelopes are available at each offering box and at your site’s Welcome Desk. Envelopes are not necessary when giving by check.
Donor-Advised Fund
Blackhawk Church accepts gifts from donor-advised funds. Simply work with your donor-advised fund provider to initiate a gift to Blackhawk Church.
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Stock

To give appreciated stocks and mutual funds and avoid capital gains, provide the information on this form to your investment provider. They will work with you to donate the securities to Blackhawk Church’s brokerage account. Please return the form to Blackhawk Church at [email protected] so that Blackhawk Church can match transferred securities to the donor and determine the designation of the gift (i.e. General Fund, Debt Reduction Fund).

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
Blackhawk accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions. A Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA payable directly to Blackhawk Church. A QCD can be counted toward satisfying your Required Minimum Distribution for the year. Consult with your tax and/or investment advisors for applicability.
Estate Plan
One of the greatest gifts you can provide to ensure that the mission continues is by making a planned gift through your estate. A planned gift provides a financial foundation that enables the future ministries of Blackhawk for generations to come. For more information contact Darren DeKeyser at [email protected] or 608.828.4200.

Ways to Give

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Online
Set up a recurring or one-time gift to Blackhawk Church through Blackhawk’s website by clicking Give Now. You may give directly from your bank account (lower processing fee, ~ 1%) or debit or credit cards (slightly higher processing fees, ~ 2 – 3%).

We do not encourage incurring credit card debt to give.

Check by Mail
Regardless of what Blackhawk site you attend, donations can be mailed to the Blackhawk Church office at the following address:

Blackhawk Church, Attn: Giving
9620 Brader Way
Middleton, WI 53562

Check or Cash in Offering Box
Checks and cash can be placed in the offering boxes which are located at the entrances/exits of each worship venue. Envelopes are available at each offering box and at your site’s Welcome Desk. Envelopes are not necessary when giving by check.
Donor-Advised Fund
Blackhawk Church accepts gifts from donor-advised funds. Simply work with your donor-advised fund provider to initiate a gift to Blackhawk Church.
Stock
To give appreciated stocks and mutual funds and avoid capital gains, provide the information on this form to your investment provider. They will work with you to donate the securities to Blackhawk Church’s brokerage account. Please return the form to Blackhawk Church at [email protected] so that Blackhawk Church can match transferred securities to the donor and determine the designation of the gift (i.e. General Fund, Debt Reduction Fund).
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
Blackhawk accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions. A Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA payable directly to Blackhawk Church. A QCD can be counted toward satisfying your Required Minimum Distribution for the year. Consult with your tax and/or investment advisors for applicability.
Estate Plan
One of the greatest gifts you can provide to ensure that the mission continues is by making a planned gift through your estate. A planned gift provides a financial foundation that enables the future ministries of Blackhawk for generations to come. For more information contact Darren DeKeyser at [email protected] or 608.828.4200.
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FAQs
How do I give for the first time online?
Click here to access the giving portal. If this is your first time giving through Blackhawk’s giving portal, select “Give as Guest” and follow the instructions that come up. If you want to give a recurring gift, select “Give Recurring” at the top of the page and select your desired recurrence cycle, fund, starting date, and enter your payment method. Click “Make Gift” and your recurring gift will be set up. Your donation will get matched to your existing records.

How do I set up a recurring gift if I’m an existing donor?
Click here to access the giving portal. If you have an existing Blackhawk account, log in. Otherwise, select “Give as Guest” and follow the instructions that come up. Select “Give Recurring” at the top of the page and select your desired recurrence cycle, fund, starting date, and enter your payment method. Click “Make Gift” and your recurring gift will be set up.

How do I update my payment method on my recurring gift?
Click here to access your payment methods. Click Edit. Click Change or click Add a new Payment method. Enter the new Credit/Debit Card or Bank Information and click Update Payment Method.

How do I change the amount, timing or payment method of my recurring gift?
Click here and click Edit by the Recurring Schedule you’d like to edit. You can edit the amount, frequency, date, fund, payment method and cancel the recurring gift.

Where can I find my Giving Summary for tax purposes?
Your year-end Giving Summary can be accessed here. Choose the appropriate year and click Save as PDF to download a PDF of your Giving Summary for the respective year.

Where can I access my Blackhawk contact information?
Click My Household to access your personal contact and family information.

Giving Update

GENERAL FUND GIVING UPDATE
Giving received (July-February): $6,034,047
Where we are: $197,045 ahead of budget
February budget: $627,436

Blackhawk’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Security & Privacy

Blackhawk Church takes security very seriously. Read our privacy statement.

 

  • Security – For your protection, we have taken a number of steps to maximize the security of financial transactions that are accepted through online giving. Bank account processing is accomplished using secure processing services. Your entry of information is encrypted when transmitted.
  • Privacy – The online giving registration asks you to provide contact and demographic information. Blackhawk does not share personal information. This information is stored in your file in a secure environment separate from our website.
  • Financial Accountability – Blackhawk is committed to honoring God’s provision for our church by exercising wise and faithful stewardship, ethical business practices and full accountability to ensure the financial integrity of Blackhawk Church remains above reproach. We accomplish this through a system of internal controls and an internal budgeting and reporting process.
  • In addition, an annual audit is performed by an independent certified public accounting firm. The results of this audit are submitted directly to the Elder Board for their review and approval.

As the Scriptures say, “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” – 2 Corinthians 8:21 (NIV)