
Managing a nonprofit means juggling multiple priorities—fundraising, volunteer coordination, project management, marketing, and more. Finding the right tools and resources can often feel overwhelming, but having access to the right support can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of free online resources tailored to the needs of nonprofit organizations.
Whether you're seeking to streamline operations, engage donors, connect with volunteers, or develop leadership within your organization, this list is here to help you thrive. And we’re not stopping here—we invite you to add your recommendations and help us grow this resource to support more nonprofits!
What’s Included in the List?
Our curated list features unique free resources spanning a wide range of nonprofit needs:
Fundraising Tools: Find platforms like Donorbox and GlobalGiving Accelerator, along with grant writing guides and templates to strengthen your fundraising efforts.
Marketing and Communications: Utilize free tools like Canva for Nonprofits and Mailchimp to elevate your nonprofit’s message and reach.
Volunteer Management: Discover platforms like VolunteerMatch and Points of Light Engage that connect you with volunteers in your community.
Project Management Software: Keep your nonprofit on track with free tools like Asana, Trello, and ClickUp, which are designed to help teams collaborate and manage projects effectively.
Leadership Development: Access toolkits and insights from Nonprofit Hub, Bridgespan, and others to grow strong, resilient leaders in your organization.
Capacity-Building: Improve your nonprofit’s internal capacity with guides from BoardSource and The Bridgespan Group to enhance governance, strategy, and program evaluation.
Research and Data: Leverage data from resources like GuideStar and Tableau Foundation’s Data for Good to inform decisions and measure your impact.
Ready to Dive In?
We’ve made the full list of resources easily accessible online on Airtable, ready to download.
This is the start of something new, and we can't keep it growing without you! If you know of other free tools, platforms, or resources that would benefit nonprofits, we invite you to add them: