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 directly by text, making communication easier to manage from one place.

Here are the details of the features our team worked hard to bring you this past month.

Two-Way Donor SMS Messaging (Beta)

Bring every donor conversation into one place. You can now manage donor text conversations from a shared inbox built for your entire team. Send replies, receive messages, handle attachments, assign conversations, and track activity, all without leaving HelpYouSponsor. This creates a single, organized space for real-time donor communication and follow-up.

Auto SMS for Donor Notifications

Reach donors instantly, beyond email. Send automated text messages triggered by donor activity, just like your automated emails. Keep donors informed in real time and ensure important updates are seen right away.

Recipient Portal

Give recipients a voice and visibility. Recipients can now access their own portal to view donors, track donations, and communicate when enabled. This creates stronger connections and brings more transparency into your sponsorship programs.

Peer-to-Peer Programs

Unlock new ways to raise support. Recipients can now have their own fundraising pages, allowing them to share their story and raise support directly. This expands your reach and empowers your community to take part in the mission.

Generate Printable Mailing Documents

Simplify offline donor communication. Generate printable letters and labels for your donors and sponsorships in just a few clicks. Choose from different layouts and formats to create consistent, ready-to-send communications that support your outreach beyond digital channels.

Reuse what works. Save time every time. Quickly duplicate any newsletter into a new draft with one click. Whether it’s a past campaign, a scheduled send, or a template you want to reuse, you can clone it instantly and make updates without starting from scratch.

Some Fixes & Minor Features

Admin Amount Sync: Commitment amounts now update automatically based on selected frequency, ensuring accuracy before saving
Improved Flutterwave Checkout: Donors can enter and update payment details directly in checkout, reducing redirects and drop-off.
Submit Confirmation Step: Added a confirmation dialog for commitments and sponsorship actions to prevent errors
Add Participants Faster: Create a donor and add a trip participant in one seamless flow
Display Name Field: Improved donor identification and search with a unified display name field
Improved Export Experience: Track progress and download exports directly or via email notification
Sponsorship Performance Fixes: Resolved issues with totals, filtering, and pagination for more reliable data
Smart Branding Controls: Consistent branding across donation and public pages while respecting your settings
Payment Stability Improvements: Reduced errors related to saved payment methods
Instant Profile Photo Refresh: Updated donor photos now reflect immediately
Check Payment Instructions: Add and display clear instructions for offline donations
Manage Recipient Files Faster: Preview, search, and bulk download recipient files from the centralized Files tab in Recipients.

What’s Next?

We’re continuing to improve how you connect with donors and manage your programs:

Faster and more reliable mobile experiences
Stronger communication tools across email and SMS
More control over data, automation, and workflows

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.” 1 Peter 4:10

Thank you for being part of the HelpYouSponsor community. Together, we’re helping you communicate better, work smarter, and grow your impact every day.

— The HelpYouSponsor Team