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February Feature Highlights

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This Month’s Number: 57
Only 57% of online donors believe nonprofits clearly communicate the impact of their gifts. That means nearly half of donors may still be unsure about the difference they’re making. This month’s updates are focused on helping you close that gap with clearer reporting, a smoother donor experience, and tools that make impact more visible at the moment donors are ready to give.

Trips Feature in Beta

Track mission trip donations.
Plan and monitor mission trips like never before. With the new Trips feature in beta, you can track donations for participants and manage trip-related funding in one place. Learn More→

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Passwordless Donor Login

Unlock access with ease.
Donors can now log in effortlessly using only their email address. By eliminating the need for passwords, this feature ensures a smoother and more secure login experience, even when passwords are forgotten. Learn More→

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Redesigned Donor Portal

Transform donor interactions.
Experience a streamlined donor portal that simplifies navigation and enhances the display of recipient information. This redesign allows you to manage your donor relationships with ease, making it quicker and more intuitive to connect with your supporters. What’s This?→

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Accurately Categorize Tax-Deductible and Non-Tax Deductible Donations

Simplify donation tracking.
You can now mark donations as non-tax deductible, ensuring they’re correctly excluded from financial statements. This helps you maintain accurate records and keep your donor reports transparent. What’s This?→

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Standardized Fields

Simplify form creation.
Use pre-made, standardized fields like ‘first name,’ ‘last name,’ and ‘phone number’ for faster, uniform donor forms. This feature saves you time and ensures consistency across your donation forms. Let's Try→

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Recipient Photo Privacy+

Protect recipient identities effortlessly.
Enable Recipient Photo Privacy+ to automatically pixelate the faces of recipients on your public sponsorship pages. Logged-in donors will still see clear, unblurred images, while anonymous visitors will only see blurred faces, ensuring privacy while maintaining a great sponsor experience. What’s This?→

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Customizable Email Receipts

Accurate, professional receipts for every donation.
Tailor your donor payment receipts for different types of gifts, including in-kind donations and soft credits. This feature ensures that your receipts reflect each donor's specific contribution, making documentation easier for both you and your donors. Learn More→

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Recipient Waiting Time Display

Create urgency and build trust.
Now, you can display how long each recipient has been waiting for a sponsor. The "Waiting X days" badge helps build urgency and encourages donors to act, while showcasing the real-time needs of those waiting the longest. How this Works?→

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Spotlight urgent needs or success stories.
You can now feature specific recipients at the top of your public sponsorship page. Highlight urgent needs, new arrivals, or success stories to drive immediate sponsorship and help those in greatest need get noticed first. Learn More→

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Sort & Organize Columns Your Way

You can now click on any column to instantly sort your data and drag-and-drop columns into the exact order that fits your workflow. Whether you’re reviewing donors, managing recipients, or tracking sponsorships, you have full control over how your tables are organized. Learn More→

Some Fixes & Minor Features

  • Filtering Issues: We ensure that donors can seamlessly search and filter the list of children and entities to sponsor.
  • Household Sponsorship Visibility: Donors who belong to a household can now see the sponsorships of other household members directly from their donor portal.
  • Wealth Insights Dashboard: You now have a centralized dashboard that brings together all donors with generated wealth insights in one place.
  • Improved Dashboard Navigation (Recipients Tab): Navigation and dashboard views are now fully aligned, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience when switching between tabs.
  • Clearer ID Labels Across the System: Tables now display clear, specific labels like “Donor ID,” “Recipient ID,” and “Campaign ID” instead of a generic “ID.”

We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback and experiences inspire us and help us grow. If you’ve had a positive experience with HelpYouSponsor, please share your story or testimonial with us!

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We’re committed to continuous improvement and are already working on even more features to support your mission. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon:

  • Smarter tools to help you work more efficiently and save time.
  • Simplified navigation for an even better user experience.
  • New features are designed to better engage with your donors and expand your impact, helping you reach more supporters and make a bigger difference.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.”
Psalm 96:3

Thank you for being part of the HelpYouSponsor community. Together, let’s continue to grow and make 2026 a year of even greater impact!

- The HelpYouSponsor Team