--- description: Review of Snowball Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Snowball | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software](/directory/3561/peer-to-peer-fundraising/software) > [Snowball](/software/122968/snowball-fundraising) # Snowball Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/122968/snowball-fundraising Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/122968/snowball-fundraising?page=2) > Snowball is a fundraising solution designed to help nonprofits and faith-based organizations receive donations via text-to-give, best-in-class auctions, event campaigns, and customizable donation pages. Outbound text messaging and email blasts help keep donors connected to their favorite causes. Nonprofits can manage donor and donation details and generate reports. The all-in-one platform is available as a free service with donor-funded tipping, or as a paid subscription without tipping. Instant signup and setup available. Support is offered via email, phone and chat. Four different plan tiers offer a variety of fundraising tool packages. All plans include: • Supporter Management Tools • Supporter Engagement Tools • Bulk Transaction \& Supporter Uploads • Recurring Donor Transactions • Donors Can Cover Processing Fees • Custom Branding • Training \& Support • Reporting • Unlimited Admin Users • Donation Notifications/Alerts • Incomplete Donation Reminders • Automatic Deposit Transfers • Mobile-Friendly Donations • Website Buttons, Widgets and Short Links • Social Media Sharing > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 16 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 16 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Swoop In Technologies ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$549.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Choose an Essential plan to start fundraising today for free. Or get the complete, top-rated fundraising platform with Premium, Professional or Enterprise plans. At Snowball, you only pay for your annual plan and low per-transaction credit card processing fees. Snowball won’t bill you for additional platform fees or hidden charges—ever. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Absentee Bidding - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Auction Management - Bid Management - Billing & Invoicing - Buy Now Option - CRM - Campaign Analytics - Campaign Management - Campaign Planning - Catalog Management - Child Check-in - Communication Management - Contact Database ## Integrations (1 total) - Stripe ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3561/peer-to-peer-fundraising/software) ## Related Categories - [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3561/peer-to-peer-fundraising/software) - [Donation Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/418/crm-software/software) - [Fundraising Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1543/online-fundraising-platforms/software) - [Charity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4280/nonprofit/software) - [Church Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4520/church/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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While the product may not have all the bells and whistles that some more expensive lines have, the team is always ready and willing to make modifications so it fits your needs well. > > **Cons**: Some features you find with pricier competitors are not available. > > Good user interface. ----- ### "Already Recommended to People" — 5.0/5 > **Megan** | *4 May 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software was such a blessing for our silent auction in February. I researched multiple options for our organization's first virtual auction and was blown away by how expensive everything has become. Other options are easily over $1,000, charge per "event", place strict limitations on the number of items/bidders, or charge insanely huge processing fees. Snowball was by far the most affordable choice and it offers unlimited items and bidders with a smaller processing fee. Additionally, the software fee is annual and we can use the platform as often as we want over the course of the year\! We literally couldn't have met our event revenue goal if not for Snowball's affordability. > > **Cons**: I'd like to see a "shopping cart" for bidders who win more than one item. We had multiple winning bidders who won more than one item and they had to pay for each thing separately. I've used auction platforms before that will take a winner's goods and put them into a cart for a quick, one-time checkout. Because we had winners with 3-5 items, a handful of them opted to send us a check for the entire amount since paying five different times was inconvenient. Being able to move the listed items would also be a great feature—we added items as they were collected/donated and then when we wanted to reorder the lineup, we had to delete every single item and re-create them to get them to appear in the order we wanted. > > So easy\! I've used other platforms that require six months of prep work before the event because the platforms are so convoluted and complicated. Snowball takes the basics of what you need to run an online auction and keeps them easy. You don't need to be incredibly tech-savvy to run this platform\! It's quick and simple to set up a new event. Adding items takes minutes and editing them is just as easy. I loved the simplicity of the auction itself and that it could be run by one person short on time. ----- ### "Good Value" — 5.0/5 > **Susan** | *4 May 2021* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use. Lots of help with technical issues. > > **Cons**: Not as many options as more expensive text to give options. > > Good. My representative is very attentive ----- ### "Combined Remarks" — 5.0/5 > **Lisa** | *19 May 2021* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is simple. We like the ability to register for events, conduct auctions and solicit donations in one portal. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] was phenomenal getting us set up\! We appreciate \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] help too\! The investment is substantially less than other companies. Your credit card fees are lower than other companies. > > **Cons**: The text to give doesn't work for our donors. We wish the levels of giving would remain low to high after we set ot up. For the auction, our donors wish they received a separate email or text saying sorry you didn't win, make a donation, like other companies. Our board's biggest concern is we require our donors to pay the credit card fees. However, over 90% of our transactions do not. A $50 gift, for example, the donors may pay $52 but our organization only receives $49.76. We lose money and have to solicit more donations to reach our goal. Our previous portal allowed donors to set a time frame for reoccurring donations. We wish for event registration our QR code would be provided rather than yours per our donors request. > > We have had a very good experience with Snowball. These are the comments from our Board and donors. Thank you all\! ----- ### "Fundraising made easy" — 5.0/5 > **Myriam** | *5 May 2021* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how this software allows me to easily present our current projects \& fundraising campaigns. Userfriendly, excellent customer support, and neat interface. > > **Cons**: I wish there was a way to promote current campaigns through the software in order to reach more people. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/122968/snowball-fundraising?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/122968/snowball-fundraising) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data