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13 Free Tools Resources for Nonprofits 2022

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Nonprofits around the world are faced with the reality of transforming their operations digitally because of the competition in today’s digital world. Online tools and software applications have been developed to increase productivity and better communication. These tools and software applications help in the digitization process. Here are some tools to help organize your businesses.

 

  1. Mailchimp

MailChimp is a software used for sending messages via the electronic mail. MailChimp is a must-have nonprofit tool for e-mail marketing and mass communication. It allows you to create your own templates and also have access to their numerous ones. With MailChimp, you can send the right message to the right people at the right time by scheduling automated e-mails.

The number of subscribers who open your mail, the frequently clicked links, and the number of people who unsubscribe can all be seen through the analytics MailChimp provides. It offers a mobile app and allows you create mobile-friendly landing pages. It is best for nonprofits who are new to the industry, it also has up to 2,500 contacts and sends 12k e-mails per month for free.

 

  1. Slack

Slack is the right tool if you are tired of endless e-mail about different things. It is a messaging app which makes communication and collaboration between co-workers easier. It gives you the opportunity to create channels for various purposes like, a project, an idea, and a lot more. When a channel is created, everyone can monitor the happenings in that channel unless you make it a private channel for particular members.

Slack keeps your team communication in one place which makes it less likely to get lost in dispersed communication. Slack can also be integrated with other web services like Google Drive, Trello, and many more, to share links, files, spreadsheets, etc. You can also search, share your screen and make calls on slack. Slack is completely free but has paid options for those who want more advanced features.

 

  1. Google Analytics

Google analytics tracks all your hard and soft conversations. Hard conversations contribute directly to your organization’s programs and operations, for example, volunteer registrations, forms submissions, online donations, and a lot more. Soft conversations on the other hand, leads to hard conversations, for instance, downloading annual reports, engagement steps, visiting websites pages, etc.

Google Analytics give you the opportunity to decide on where your nonprofit staff should spend their time. It also solves the issue of resource capacity by helping you understand visuals that are effective, which blog attracts the most readers, etc. Google Analytics’ basic service is free, but there is a premium version called Analytics 360.

 

  1. Buffer

Buffer is a web tool used to share information on social media. It posts the content you create according to the schedule you set which saves you lots of time and energy. Through a plugin or via your newsreader, schedules can be set directly from Buffer’s website.

When your staff handles different aspects of the website; for instance, one person creating blog posts while the other person interacts with supporters, Buffer allows you collaborate with them all. It can also suggest the best possible times to share your content since its analytic features evaluate your posts. Buffer has one of the best support team which provide you with the best customer care.

 

  1. Canva

The Canva software allows you to create the beautiful graphic content as demand for high-quality visual contents are getting higher. Canva offers hundreds of templates for visual content creation for marketing and social media, making the creation of visual content easy and quick. It is very easy to use and has a lot of guideline information.

Branded templated can also be created and saved for everyone on your team to access. Canva is free for eligible nonprofit organizations with proper documentation. There is a premium version called Canva Pro, which offers more tools to try out.

 

  1. Asana

Asana is one of the best free project management software which offers 50% discount for all nonprofits that qualify.  Team members can track work on Asana by joining projects. Each project has a task list and each task have subtasks, due dates, comments, tags, attachments, an assignee, and followers. Data on the app helps members understand what is happening and therefore do not need to discuss matters in any way.

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Asana users receive notifications and invites in their inbox when a change is made or a task is assigned. It has more advanced features which allows you integrate with variety of software s like Google Chrome, MailChimp, etc. You can also create space for both private and team conversations. It is great for basic project management and is free for 15 members.

 

  1. Salesforce

Salesforce is a customer relation management tool which keeps your customers in mind. It has a Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) specifically for nonprofit organizations. The NPSP has a flexible open data architecture and pre-built constituent, and donor management components. It helps nonprofits cultivate donor relationships, and also observe interactions with funders and volunteers.

The NPSP offers user-friendly and engaging experience that today’s donors expect. With minimal custom programming, NPSP can be configured for the goals, day-to-day processes and needs of any organization. Salesforce gives 10 free subscriptions of Sales and Service Cloud Enterprise Edition for registered nonprofits.

 

  1. Zoom

Zoom is a video communication software leading in the modern enterprise. It makes communication easy and reliable. It creates a platform for video and audio conferencing, chat and webinars. I can be accessed on desktops, mobile devices, and room systems.

 

  1. Bitwarden

Bitwarden is a password software application which keeps your website safe. It manages your password and keeps your nonprofit organization safe from hackers. It is a reputable software application and offers a free option.

 

  1. LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a software application which allows users post their businesses to find volunteers and employees. Details about the job opportunity is provided to give applicants the full view of what is expected of them. Nonprofits can request for discounts.

 

11. Donorbox

Donorbox is an online fundraising software that gathers charitable donors from around the world for nonprofit industries yearly. It allows donors to easily and frequently donate, captures, and also keeps their information safe. Donorbox increases brand awareness and raise funds for nonprofits as they cannot serve the beneficiaries without funding. Donorbox is a powerful all-in-one fundraising software that can in 15 minutes, start fundraising with a fast, optimized donation system.

Over 50,000 nonprofits from about 40 countries use Donorbox. It allows nonprofits create their own customized and branded recurring donations from their website if they do not like to use the pop-up form on the homepage. The Donorbox database stores and maintains the collected data of donors, allows nonprofits to add communication notes, offline donations, a list of important donor moments (giving anniversary, change in plans, first-time giving, etc.), segment donor records, and many more.

Donorbox offers features such as event ticketing, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, membership campaigns, text-to-text, and many more. The forms in Donorbox can easily be embedded in website builders (Weebly, WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix). Donors in Donorbox can make donations via Apple Pay, Direct Debit using banks, credit and debit cards, Google Pay, Paypal, Venmo, ACH bank payments, and many more in multiple currencies (USD, AUD, EUR, etc.).

Receipts for donations can be customized beforehand and are received automatically after donations are made. Donorbox also has features like an embeddable donor wall, suggested donation amount, company matching widget, tribute donation, donation designation, and many other useful features.

Donorbox has an upgraded version called, Donor Premium, which allows you to get your account manager cum fundraising coach, dedicated high-priority support 24/7, and a hand-picked set of advanced tools, all at a very affordable price. However, Donorbox is free to start and has no monthly contract.

 

12. Linktr.ee
Linktr.ee is an Instagram page linking tech tool. It links two or more pages in your Instagram bio. It helps you build an intermediary landing page that contains the links you need in a layout that is visually pleasing.

 

13. Sharekit.io

Sharekit.io is a very helpful tech tool in social sharing. Links shared on social media can look very disorganized and confusing which makes receivers often disregard and ignore such links. Sharekit.io, therefore, is considered one of the best tools in link sharing. With the help of some IT support, it allows you to customize what your link preview looks like. Though not free, Sharekit.io has affordable monthly and annual plans.

 

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