This Month’s Number: 30 An average, nonprofit organizations spend 30% of their day managing data between systems. For teams already balancing fundraising, donor relationships, sponsorships, programs, and events, every disconnected workflow adds more work. This month, Gratona brings that idea to life with registration first events workflows, connecting event
Visibility. Ownership. Follow-through. Built into Gratona.
Create the event. Sell seats. Keep every attendee and gift connected.
You set the path. Journeys keeps it moving. Timeline keeps the whole story close.
DAY 01 OF 05 ✦ ✦ ✦ THE STEWARDSHIP HUB ✦ ✦ ✦ Every relationship. One workspace. FIVE DAYS. FIVE LAUNCHES. ONE CONVICTION. A donor isn’t a record to manage. A donor is a relationship to steward. Most fundraising software helps you count gifts. Gratona helps you care for the people behind them. Fundraising performance.
We are pleased to share an important update: HelpYouSponsor is now Gratona. Only our name is changing. You still work with the same team, use the same product and keep the same plan and pricing. Your login, data and donor giving experience continue as they do today. No action is
Learn 3 slow fundraising methods nonprofits use to cut busywork, track results, improve donor retention, and grow giving with less burnout.
This Month’s Number: 5 Did you know the nonprofit donor base shrank for 5 consecutive years? Even as total charitable dollars grew, donor counts continued to decline, which means every relationship matters more than ever. For nonprofits, growth is not only about bringing donors in. It is about knowing
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This Month’s Number: 52 Did you know 52% of nonprofit website visits now come from mobile devices? Your donors are no longer waiting until they sit at a desk. They are checking updates, giving, reading stories, and staying connected from the phone in their hand. Our biggest announcement this
Practical ideas, templates, and product updates for nonprofit teams turning donor data into development work.
Ethical image use—prioritize informed consent, dignity, and clear rights to protect beneficiaries and sustain donor trust.
Use SMART goals to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound objectives for nonprofit events and track them with KPIs.
How nonprofits collect, manage, and use authentic supporter photos and videos to build trust, boost donations, and measure impact.
Swift, factual reporting and clear organizational policies are essential to protect children and enable timely intervention.
Ethical, consistent before-and-after photos prove nonprofit impact while protecting privacy and boosting donor trust.
This Month's Number: 73 73% of donors say a smooth and simple giving experience influences whether they complete a donation. This month’s updates are focused on removing friction at every step from checkout to file management so donors can give faster, with more confidence, and without unnecessary
How risk-based assessments, internal controls, and technology can stop banks from de‑risking nonprofits under FATF rules.
Sponsorship programs succeed only when designed to fit local culture; ignoring norms can harm community cohesion despite good intentions.
Currency conversion, wire and processing fees can cut 5–15% from international sponsorship donations — and nonprofits can limit losses.
Compare five mobile apps that streamline sponsor-child communication, donations, progress tracking, and photo/video updates.
Compare donor-centered and child-centric fundraising stories, their strengths and ethical risks, and how to blend them for respectful donor engagement.
Compare six payment gateways that handle multi-currency donations, fees, and integrations to help nonprofits choose the best fit.