From the Gratona blog
Insights on sponsorship management, nonprofit technology, and building stronger donor relationships.
4 min read · September 21, 2026
7 New Features to Explore in Gratona This September
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 setup, tickets, registration, waitlists, check-in, and reporting in one workflow. Less switching. Less manual work. More time for your peo
1 min read · July 18, 2026
HelpYouSponsor is now Gratona
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 required from you. Gratona remains an independent company. We were not acquired and our leadership remains the same. When we began, child sponsorship sat at the centre of what we built. Over the years, you trusted us
4 min read · June 8, 2026
10 New HelpYouSponsor Features: June Product Update (Copy)
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 who needs follow-up, who has not heard from you, and who may be drifting away. Our biggest announcement this month: the new Stewardship Hub is here. This update brings fundraising, stewardship, a
3 min read · May 13, 2026
6 New HelpYouSponsor Features
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 month: donor texting is now enabled in HelpYouSponsor! This update helps you meet donors where they already are, with a cleaner, faster, and more personal way to stay connected. You can now reach donors di
12 min read · April 24, 2026
Using Photos Ethically in Nonprofit Stories
Ethical image use—prioritize informed consent, dignity, and clear rights to protect beneficiaries and sustain donor trust.
3 min read · April 21, 2026
SMART Goals for Nonprofit Events: Budget and Follow-Up Plan
Build an event goal around net proceeds, attendance and donor follow-up. Use a worked budget and a blank planning sheet with owners and deadlines.
14 min read · April 18, 2026
Ultimate Guide to User-Generated Visuals
How nonprofits collect, manage, and use authentic supporter photos and videos to build trust, boost donations, and measure impact.
9 min read · April 17, 2026
Best Practices for Reporting Child Protection Concerns
Swift, factual reporting and clear organizational policies are essential to protect children and enable timely intervention.
12 min read · April 15, 2026
Before-and-After Photos for Nonprofits: 7 Tips
Ethical, consistent before-and-after photos prove nonprofit impact while protecting privacy and boosting donor trust.