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One platform for auctions, text-to-give, donation pages, events and donor outreach. Habitat for Humanity met its event revenue goal on Snowball with a smaller processing fee.

No hidden fees beyond your plan and card processing.

Trusted by teams at

Roadrunner Food BankFriends of Franklin ParksHabitat for Humanity

What you get

Every fundraising tool in one platform

Launch campaigns, run events and keep donors engaged without switching vendors.

01

Auctions

Fast setup, easy bidding and quick payments. Unlimited items and bidders on Snowball.

02

Text-to-Give

Local, toll-free or short code numbers with unlimited trigger words, each linked to a campaign.

03

Event ticketing

Paid and free tickets, capacity limits and automatic receipts for every event.

04

Supporter management

Bulk import, notes, contribution history and data export, with recurring donor transactions.

05

SMS and email blasts

Segmented supporter lists, custom QR codes and thousands of messages included with annual refills.

06

Secure payments

PCI-compliant processing via Stripe, automatic bank transfers and US-based data centers.

07

Reporting

Consolidated donation tracking and progress charts across every campaign.

08

Custom branding

Your logo and colors on donation pages, plus website buttons, widgets and short links.

15,000+Nonprofits using Snowball
$41,000Record silent auction raised by Friends of Franklin Parks
$0Annual fee on the Essential plan
UnlimitedAdmin users on every plan

Outcomes

Nonprofits raising more on Snowball

“We raised over $41,000 through the silent auction, which was record-setting for our organization.”
Friends of Franklin Parks Friends of Franklin Parks
“Snowball allows us to raise more and spend less. It offers unlimited items and bidders with a smaller processing fee. We literally couldn't have met our event revenue goal if not for Snowball.”
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity

Why change

Fundraising shouldn't mean juggling five tools

Most nonprofits stitch together a donation page here, an auction tool there, and a spreadsheet for donors. Snowball puts it all in one place.

The old way

  • ×Manual donor records and scattered spreadsheets
  • ×Separate vendors for auctions, events and text giving
  • ×High processing fees eating into every gift
  • ×Slow setup that delays your first campaign

The Snowball way

  • ✓One login for campaigns, auctions, ticketing and donor management
  • ✓Unlimited trigger words for text-to-give on paid plans
  • ✓Donors can cover processing fees for you
  • ✓Bulk CSV import moves your supporters and past transactions over in minutes

How it works

From signup to first deposit in days

A clear path from first step to measurable outcome.

01

Import your supporters

Upload existing supporters and past transactions in bulk via CSV.

02

Launch your campaign

Build a branded donation page, auction or ticketed event with recurring giving options.

03

Engage your donors

Send SMS and email blasts to segmented lists and share via widgets, QR codes and social media.

04

Get paid automatically

Connect a Stripe merchant account and receive your first deposit within 2-3 business days.

Options

A plan for every size of nonprofit

Only the annual plan fee and per-transaction processing. No hidden platform fees or penalties.

Essential

Freeper year

Everything you need to start fundraising, with no annual fee.

  • ✓ Supporter management and engagement tools
  • ✓ Bulk uploads and recurring donations
  • ✓ Custom branding, training and reporting
  • ✓ Unlimited admin users and donation alerts
  • ✓ Automatic deposits and mobile-friendly donations
  • ✓ Processing at 4.5% + $0.30 per transaction
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Most popular

Premium

$549per year

Unlimited campaigns and text-to-give with lower processing.

  • ✓ Unlimited fundraising campaigns
  • ✓ Unlimited text-to-give
  • ✓ Customizable donation pages and fundraising thermometers
  • ✓ Snowball CRM access
  • ✓ Processing at 2.5% + $0.30 per transaction
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Professional

$849per year

All Premium features plus higher email and SMS blast limits.

  • ✓ Everything in Premium
  • ✓ Higher email and SMS blast limits
  • ✓ Thousands of outreach messages with annual refills
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Enterprise

$999+per year

For larger organizations with advanced needs.

  • ✓ Everything in Professional
  • ✓ Built for high-volume fundraising
  • ✓ Top-ups like 50,000 extra emails for $250 or 3,000 SMS for $150
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Answers

Questions nonprofits ask

How do I receive the funds I raise?+

Create a Merchant Account linked to Stripe in your Merchant & Deposit Settings. After validation, deposits activate and your first deposit arrives 2-3 business days later. Your payout schedule is posted in the same settings area.

Are there any hidden fees?+

No. Snowball charges only the annual plan fee and per-transaction credit card processing fees. There are no additional platform fees, penalties or hidden charges, and donors can choose to cover processing fees.

What is text-to-give and how does it work?+

Supporters text a unique Snowball number with a keyword (trigger word) and receive a link to a donation page. Each trigger word is tied to a specific campaign. Text-to-give is available on Premium, Professional and Enterprise plans.

How does donor data migration work?+

Snowball provides CSV-based upload tools so you can move existing supporters and past transactions to the platform in bulk.

What support is available?+

Training through documentation and live online sessions, plus ongoing customer support. Unlimited admin users and donation notifications are included on every plan.

Move forward

Start raising more this week

Join 15,000+ nonprofits using Snowball to run auctions, text-to-give, events and donor outreach in one place. Book a call and we'll show you how.

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