Snowball is a practical fundraising tool for US nonprofits that want donation pages, text-to-give, auctions, and simple event ticketing without starting with an expensive suite. It is less appropriate for non-US organizations, ACH-heavy donors, or events needing full registration operations.
Snowball FAQ says the platform is currently available only to US organizations, donors, and currency.
Snowball FAQ says donation forms currently allow debit or credit card payments only.
The public pricing comparison PDF is dated 2021, so buyers should confirm current plan pricing and transaction rates.
Ticketing is fundraising-oriented and not a replacement for conference registration, badges, session capacity, or onsite operations.
The pricing PDF lists platform fees for some auction configurations, so auction economics need careful review.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Free | Donation page, recurring gifts, donor dashboard, reports, and 2.9% + $0.30 processing according to Snowball FAQ/PDF |
| Premium | $549/year | Unlimited campaigns, text-to-give, event ticketing, thermometers, and 2.5% + $0.30 processing according to Snowball FAQ/PDF |
| Auction | $549/year | Auction-focused plan with text-to-bid and auction tools; PDF lists 2.9% + $0.30 processing |
| Premium + Auction | Free or $799/year options shown in pricing PDF | Combines premium fundraising and auction features; transaction and platform fees vary by listed option |
Snowball is a useful fundraising entry point for US nonprofits that want donation pages, recurring gifts, text-to-give, auctions, and event ticketing without starting with a heavyweight donor suite.
Confirm current pricing before committing. The important questions are plan eligibility, card fees, auction platform fees, payout timing, support, and whether fundraising-oriented ticketing is enough for your event.
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