Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Below is a list of free or discounted tools to help NPOs.
Productivity & Collaboration
- Google for Nonprofits - Free Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet) & $10,000/month in Google Ad Grants.
- Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits - Free or discounted Microsoft Office, Teams, and cloud storage.
- Slack for Nonprofits - Free or discounted messaging platform for team collaboration.
- Asana - Free or discounted project management software for organizing tasks and workflows.
- Trello - Free Kanban-style project management tool with nonprofit discounts.
- Notion - Free workspace tool for nonprofit teams to manage documents, projects, and wikis.
Fundraising & Donor Management
- PayPal Giving Fund - 100% free fundraising on multiple platforms.
- Zeffy - 100% free fundraising platform with zero transaction fees for nonprofits.
- Bloomerang - Discounted donor management software with CRM, engagement tracking, and reporting.
- Donorbox - Free basic plan for donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and recurring giving.
- Classy - Fundraising platform with discounts for nonprofits, great for crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Givebutter - Free fundraising platform with ticketing, donation pages, and text-to-give.
Website & Content Management
- WordPress - Free open-source website builder with customizable themes.
- Wix for Nonprofits - Free website builder with nonprofit discounts for premium plans.
- Cloudflare - Free website security, performance optimization, and DDoS protection for organizations working in human rights, civil society, journalism, or democracy.
Graphic Design & Media Creation
- Canva for Nonprofits - Free premium plan for creating graphics, social media content, and presentations.
- Adobe Express - Free Adobe Express Premium for nonprofits, great for quick design and branding.
- Pixlr - Free online photo editing tool with premium upgrades available at a discount.
- VistaCreate - Free design tool similar to Canva with templates for social media and marketing.
Social Media Management & Marketing
Email Marketing & Communication
- Mailchimp for Nonprofits - 15% nonprofit discount on paid plans; free plan available for small organizations.
- Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) - Free email marketing with automation features and nonprofit discounts.
- VerticalResponse - Free email marketing for nonprofits, up to 10,000 emails/month.
Event Management & Volunteer Engagement
- Eventbrite for Nonprofits - Discounted fees for nonprofits hosting fundraising events.
- SignUpGenius - Free and discounted plans for managing volunteer sign-ups and event coordination.
- Mobilize - Free volunteer recruitment and event management tool for nonprofits.
- Point - Free volunteer management platform to track and organize volunteer efforts.
Data & Impact Measurement
- Google Analytics - Free tracking tool to measure website traffic and donor engagement.
- Tableau for Nonprofits - Free data visualization software to track nonprofit impact and insights.
- SurveyMonkey for Nonprofits - Discounts on survey tools for collecting feedback from donors and beneficiaries.
Cybersecurity & IT Support
- TechSoup - Provides discounted hardware, software, and IT support for nonprofits.
- Okta for Nonprofits - Free identity management and security tools to protect donor and member information.
- LastPass - Free and discounted password management for nonprofit teams.
Free & Discounted Legal & Compliance Tools
- Harbor Compliance - Discounts on compliance and legal services for nonprofits.
- 501Commons - Free and discounted consulting services for nonprofit legal and operational needs.
- Nonprofit Quarterly - Free articles and research on nonprofit legal compliance, fundraising, and governance.