From the HYS blog
Insights on sponsorship management, nonprofit technology, and building stronger donor relationships.
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.
11 min read · April 21, 2026
SMART Goals for Nonprofit Events
Use SMART goals to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound objectives for nonprofit events and track them with KPIs.
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.
3 min read · April 14, 2026
HelpYouSponsor Product Updates | April Edition
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 barriers. Simpler Checkout: Passwordless Login for New and Returning Donors Give without barriers. Donors can now complete donations using just their email address, no password required. This remov
11 min read · April 14, 2026
FATF Compliance: Reducing Harm to Nonprofits
How risk-based assessments, internal controls, and technology can stop banks from de‑risking nonprofits under FATF rules.