Text-to-Give & Text-to-Bid
Donors give or bid by sending a text. No app downloads, no account creation, no passwords. Unlimited items and bidders supported.
Trusted by 15,000+ nonprofits98% customer satisfaction
4 in 5 donors become recurring givers
Snowball converts one-time supporters into monthly donors using Text-to-Give, auctions, and a built-in CRM. Start raising money the same day you sign up.
Free plan available - start fundraising immediately
15,000+Nonprofits served
98%Customer satisfaction
4 in 5Donors opt into recurring giving
Same dayFrom signup to first donation
Inside the product
Everything you need to raise, grow, and connect
Three pillars cover the full fundraising lifecycle from first donation to long-term donor relationships.
Auctions & Events
Run silent auctions, sell tickets, and manage items all in one place. No per-item or per-bidder fees.
Recurring Donations
Set up monthly giving programs that convert. 4 out of 5 donors leave their card details for ongoing support.
Built-in CRM
Track contacts, donation history, and ticket sales in an easy-to-use donor management system. No separate database needed.
SMS & Email Blasts
Reach supporters directly with integrated SMS and email campaigns. Keep donors engaged between fundraising events.
Storefronts
Sell merchandise and products directly through your fundraising platform. New feature with secure checkout built in.
Custom Branding
Apply your organization's identity across donation forms, fundraising pages, and storefronts with white-label theming.
Passwordless Login
Doorbell login and YES signup let donors and staff access accounts without passwords. Fewer barriers, more giving.
The difference
Snowball vs. traditional fundraising platforms
SnowballOther platforms
Unlimited auction items and bidders✓×
Lower processing fees✓×
Passwordless donor login✓×
Built-in CRM and donor management✓×
SMS and email blasts included✓×
Same-day fundraising start✓×
Free plan to begin✓×
Getting started
From signup to first donation in hours, not weeks
Start fast and see the difference within weeks.
Sign up free
Create your account with the passwordless YES signup process. No credit card required to start.
Set up your fundraiser
Build donation forms, auction pages, or Text-to-Give campaigns with custom branding. Import existing donor data if needed.
Launch and engage
Share your campaigns via SMS and email blasts. Donors give or bid instantly without apps or passwords.
Track and grow
Monitor donations, manage contacts in the CRM, and convert one-time givers into recurring supporters.
Evidence
Real results from real organizations
“Snowball tools helped Encuentro take our fundraising activities to the next level - super easy to use and set-up campaigns and I love the Text-to-Give feature and online auctions!”
“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.”
“Thank you Snowball for excellent customer service. We appreciate your timeliness to insure we never miss a beat. Thank you for a consistent and amazing Support Team!”
Options
Start free. Keep more of what you raise.
Snowball offers a free plan so nonprofits can begin fundraising immediately with no upfront costs. Lower processing fees mean more money goes to your mission.
Free
$0to start
Begin fundraising the same day you sign up. No upfront costs.
- ✓ Donation forms with custom branding
- ✓ Text-to-Give campaigns
- ✓ Auctions with Text-to-Bid
- ✓ Unlimited items and bidders
- ✓ Lower processing fees than competitors
FAQ
Common questions about Snowball Fundraising
What is Snowball Fundraising and who is it designed for?+
Snowball is an all-in-one fundraising platform built for nonprofit organizations across sectors including human services, churches, animal welfare, schools, healthcare, environmental groups, and political campaigns. It combines donations, auctions, CRM, and communication tools in one system.
How do Text-to-Give and Text-to-Bid work?+
Donors make donations by sending a text message with a keyword. Bidders participate in auctions by placing bids via SMS. No app downloads or account creation required, which removes barriers and increases participation.
Does Snowball support recurring donations?+
Yes. Snowball includes a recurring donations feature for ongoing giving programs. 4 out of 5 donors who use Snowball leave their card details for recurring payments.
What makes Snowball different from other fundraising platforms?+
Snowball offers unlimited auction items and bidders at no additional cost, lower processing fees than competitors, passwordless login via the Doorbell system, same-day fundraising start, and a 98% customer satisfaction rate across 15,000+ nonprofits.
Is there a free plan?+
Yes. Snowball offers a free plan that lets nonprofits start fundraising immediately with no upfront costs. The fee structure is designed to help organizations keep more of what they raise.
Can I import my existing donor data?+
Yes. Snowball provides data importing and migration services to help you transition from your current system.
Move forward
Start raising money today
Join 15,000+ nonprofits using Snowball to raise more and spend less. Free plan available - no upfront costs.
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