There are several programs and resources that nonprofit organizations can use or apply for to get a discount on the software and online tools that will benefit their programs. There are also some free software and online services just for nonprofits.
I have compiled a listing of some of the resources below. We updated this list on April 1, 2024.
Graphic Design, Layout, and Photo & Video Editing Software for Nonprofits
- Adobe
Adobe has a non-profit licensing program, which allows various organizations including 501(c)3 organizations, religious organizations, hospitals, and government organizations to purchase Adobe products at a discount. The information is listed at: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/non-profit.html - Canva
This tool allows you to create graphics for social media and other marketing materials. If you’re a nonprofit, Canva’s premium version is available to you for free. - Descript
Descript is an online service that makes it easy to repurpose long-form content like
podcasts and videos into shareable clips. They offer their Creator plan to non-profits for a
discounted rate of $5/month per user.
Office Tools for Nonprofits
- OpenOffice.org provides free office suite software that is compatible with other office software systems and allows you to create PDF’s. This suite includes a word processing, database, graphic, presentation, and drawing software.
- Microsoft Office
Office 365 is offered a discount to nonprofits. This provides access to OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Exchange in the completely free version. For those that want more services like Office applications, the cost is $3/user/month. The price is higher for large nonprofits. See the Microsoft 365 website for details.
Social Media Management Services for Nonprofits
- YouTube Nonprofit Program
This program offers specific services designed to help nonprofits tell their story, raise awareness, and get more volunteers and donors. - Hootsuite
Get a discount of up to 50% off of Hootsuite’s social media management and scheduling services. - Buffer
Use this tool to plan, schedule, and track the success of your social media campaigns. They offer a 50% discount for all registered nonprofits.
SEO Tools for Nonprofits
- Moz Pro
If you’re trying to improve your SEO and drive more traffic to your website, Moz offers a nonprofit discount of 75% discount for their Moz Pro subscription. This gives you access to keyword research tools, link building tools, site audits, and page optimization insights.
Cheap Website Hosting for Nonprofits
- DreamHost
DreamHost offers free website shared hosting services to registered, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in the United States. For those interested in the DreamPress services (managed WordPress hosting), they offer a significant discount.
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Email Marketing for Nonprofits
- Mailchimp
For an easy-to-use system that allows you to collect and manage a database of emails for your volunteer and donor communication, MailChimp offers a 15% discount on their plans for nonprofits. It’s a great tool for your monthly newsletter. - ConstantContact
By prepaying for ConstantContact services, you can receive a 20-30% discount on email marketing services from ConstantContact
Google Services for Nonprofits
- Google Adwords
Google has a grant program for non-profit organizations to get some in-kind advertising using Google AdWords. - G Suite for Nonprofits
Google offers their business apps: Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Drive, and Google Meet at varying options. The G Suite Basic is free for nonprofits, G Suite Business for Nonprofits is $4 a month, and G Suite Enterprise for Nonprofits is $8 a month. This is heavily discounted from their normal rates. Learn more about G Suite for Nonprofits.
Discounted Project & Team Management Software
- Asana
Manage and track all of your projects using Asana’s lists, boards, calendars, gantt charts and more. A great tool for keeping your team on track. Asana offers nonprofit organizations a 50% discount on their service. - Basecamp
This project management tool helps keep you on track and organized. Basecamp offers a 10% discount for nonprofit organizations. - ClickUp
Use these online tools to calculate and track funding, create and share a volunteer schedule, track volunteer hours, collect information, and so much more. ClickUp is free for non-profit organizations. If you want to upgrade to ClickUp Workspace, they offer a 35% discount. - Monday.com
Monday.com has a Nonprofit Plan that offers the first 10 seats free and a 70% discount per seat
from the 11th seat, and a 33% discount per user on its Enterprise plan. This software provides project management, task management, portfolio management, and business operations workflow tools. - Slack
Slack offers a variety of discount options for non-profits. For Slack’s Pro Plan,
organizations with fewer than 250 members can receive a free upgrade, while
organizations above that size can receive an 85% discount. Nonprofits of any size are also
eligible to receive an 85% discount on their Business+ Plan. This popular message app helps workers collaborate on projects.
Video & Web Conferencing Software
- Zoom
Zoom is a video and web conferencing software used to have virtual meetings. Through TechSoup, Zoom offers non-profits a 50% discount on their premium subscription plans for nonprofit organizations.
Event Management and Promotion for Nonprofits
- Eventbrite
If your nonprofit organizes an event, utilizing an online tool like Eventbrite can make things easier. You can promote your event, sell tickets, message attendees and more through Eventbrite. Nonprofits using Eventbrite to organize events can receive a special discounted rate on their pro plan.
Online Accounting Software with Discounts for Nonprofits
- Xero
Xero is an online accounting software suite. Xero offers non-profit organizations 25% off a
business pricing plan.
Multiple Programs and Services
- TechSoup is a technology product philanthropy service just for nonprofits. They facilitate many programs that pair nonprofits with the software or technology that will help them acquire and use technology effectively. They also produce information and a learning center accessible online. Visit the techsoup website for more detailed information.
Don’t See What You Need Here?
This is not a complete list of all businesses offering nonprofit discounts. If you don’t see what you are looking for here, go to the website of each business and search for ‘nonprofit’ and see what comes up. If you don’t see anything on their website, give them a call, send them an email and ask what they might offer your organization. It never hurts to ask 🙂
