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Secure donation processing, automatic bank transfers, and donor data protected in US data centers. Everything you need to raise more and spend less.

Essential plan is free. No annual fee.

The toolkit

Built for secure, reliable fundraising

Every tool runs on PCI-compliant infrastructure with automatic bank transfers and donor data protected in US data centers.

(1)

PCI-compliant payment processing

Secure donations processed through Stripe with automatic deposit transfers to your bank account in 2-3 business days.

(2)

Text-to-give with unlimited trigger words

Supporters text a unique number with a keyword to receive a secure donation link. Available on Premium, Professional, and Enterprise plans.

(3)

Auctions with fast setup and quick payments

Run silent auctions with unlimited items and bidders. Friends of Franklin Parks raised a record $41,000 using Snowball auctions.

(4)

Event ticketing with capacity controls

Sell paid and free tickets with capacity limits and automatic receipts sent to every attendee.

(5)

Donor management and reporting

Bulk import supporters, track contribution history, add notes, and export data. Consolidated reports with progress charts.

(6)

SMS and email blasts

Send timely updates and calls-to-action to segmented supporter lists. Thousands of messages included with annual refills on paid plans.

Trusted by nonprofits nationwide

Roadrunner Food BankFriends of Franklin ParksHabitat for Humanity

Step by step

Start fundraising in four steps

A simple route from setup to steady output.

(1)

Create your account

Sign up free and set up your Merchant Account linked to Stripe for secure payment processing.

(2)

Build your campaign

Choose from donation pages, auctions, text-to-give, or event tickets. Add custom branding and recurring donation options.

(3)

Engage your supporters

Share via website widgets, short links, social media, and QR codes. Send SMS and email blasts to segmented lists.

(4)

Receive automatic deposits

Funds transfer automatically to your bank account within 2-3 business days. Track everything in consolidated reports.

15,000+Nonprofits served
4.5%Processing fee on free plan
2-3Business days to first deposit
$41,000+Raised in one silent auction

Proof

Nonprofits that trust Snowball

“We raised over $41,000 through the silent auction, which was record-setting for our organization.”
Friends of Franklin Parks Fundraising Team - 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 Fundraising Team - Habitat for Humanity

Compare

Snowball vs. other fundraising platforms

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PCI-compliant payment processing included+×
Automatic bank transfers in 2-3 business days+×
Donor data processed in US data centers+×
Unlimited admin users on every plan+×
Free plan with no annual fee+×
Donors can cover processing fees+×
Incomplete donation reminders to recover lost gifts+×

Choose a plan

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Pay only the annual plan fee and per-transaction processing fees. No platform fees, penalties, or surprise charges.

Essential

Freeno annual fee

Everything you need to start fundraising today.

  • + 4.5% + $0.30 per transaction
  • + Supporter management and engagement tools
  • + Bulk uploads and recurring donations
  • + Custom branding and reporting
  • + Unlimited admin users
  • + Donation alerts and incomplete reminders
  • + Automatic deposits and mobile-friendly donations
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Most popular

Premium

$549per year

Unlimited campaigns and text-to-give for growing nonprofits.

  • + 2.5% + $0.30 per transaction
  • + Unlimited fundraising campaigns
  • + Unlimited text-to-give with trigger words
  • + Customizable donation pages
  • + Fundraising thermometers
  • + Snowball CRM access
  • + 10,000 email blasts included
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Professional

$849per year

Advanced donor engagement with higher message limits.

  • + All Premium features
  • + Email and SMS blasts with higher limits
  • + 50,000 email blasts included
  • + 3,000 SMS blasts included
  • + Annual message refills
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Enterprise

$999+per year

For larger organizations with advanced needs.

  • + All Professional features
  • + Higher message limits
  • + Advanced support and training
  • + Custom configuration
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Answers

Questions about security and setup

How do I receive funds raised via Snowball?+

Complete the Merchant and Deposit Settings by creating a Merchant Account linked to Stripe. After validation, deposits activate and your first deposit arrives 2-3 business days later. The payout schedule is posted in your Merchant and Deposit Settings.

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. Donors can also opt 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) to receive a link to a donation page. Each trigger word is associated with a specific campaign. This feature is available on Premium, Professional, and Enterprise plans.

What features are included in all plans?+

All plans include supporter management, bulk uploads, recurring donations, custom branding, training and support, reporting, unlimited admin users, donation notifications, incomplete donation reminders, automatic deposits, mobile-friendly donations, website widgets, and social media sharing.

How does Snowball handle donor data migration?+

Snowball provides CSV-based upload tools to easily migrate existing supporters and past transactions to the platform.

What support is available?+

Snowball offers training through documentation and live online sessions, plus ongoing customer support.

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