From the HYS blog
Insights on sponsorship management, nonprofit technology, and building stronger donor relationships.
10 min read · February 20, 2026
Modern Child Sponsorship Software: Building Trust, Growth, and Transparency
How modern child sponsorship software boosts donor trust, enables program growth, and ensures transparency with real-time updates, impact tracking, and secure data.
14 min read · February 18, 2026
Building Connected Nonprofit Communities Through Technology
How tech helps nonprofits automate tasks, boost donor engagement, manage sponsorships, and measure impact to build stronger, more connected communities.
11 min read · February 17, 2026
Choosing Child Sponsorship Software That Encourages Real Relationships
Explore software features that build real sponsor–child bonds: secure messaging, personalized updates, transparent reporting, and donor management.
11 min read · February 16, 2026
The Power of Tiered Giving: How to Motivate Different Levels of Donors
Use 4–6 preset donation tiers with clear impact statements to increase average gifts, boost retention, and motivate donors at every level.
14 min read · February 14, 2026
The Benefits of Recurring Donations: How to Secure Long-Term Support
How recurring donations create predictable revenue, higher retention, lower costs, and stronger donor engagement — plus steps to build and manage a sustaining program.
15 min read · February 13, 2026
Building a Strong Donor Community with Targeted Engagement Campaigns
Boost donor retention and revenue with segmentation, personalized outreach, automation, social storytelling, and data-driven measurement.
15 min read · February 11, 2026
Effective Donor Management: Building Trust and Fostering Engagement
To strengthen donor relationships and improve retention, nonprofits need a clear donor management strategy. Here's the core takeaway: Most organizations struggle with retaining donors, as 70% of them give only once or twice, and retention rates hover around 35%. However, prioritizing transparency, personalization, and technology can significantly improve outcomes. Key insights: * Transparency boosts contributions by up to 40%. * A 1% increase in donor loyalty can lead to a 20% income boost o
12 min read · February 11, 2026
Creating Custom Trip Pages with HYS: Engage Donors and Participants
Custom trip pages on HelpYouSponsor (HYS) serve as centralized fundraising hubs for mission trips and service projects. These pages allow nonprofits to share project stories, set donation goals, and track progress in real time, enhancing donor engagement. Key features include automated receipts, thank-you emails, and branding customization. HYS supports one-time and recurring donations, with options for donors to allocate funds to specific categories like lodging or transportation. Key Steps t
17 min read · February 11, 2026
Effective Donor Management: Building Trust and Fostering Engagement
Improve donor retention with transparency, personalized outreach, segmentation, and CRM/AI tools — practical steps to deepen trust and increase giving.