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Technology areas we cover for nonprofits

Explore each category to see Best Overall, Best Free, and Best Budget picks. We cover 17 areas across core operations, governance, and growth.

Not sure where to start? Most nonprofits begin with Email & Writing or Fundraising & Donors.

Core Nonprofit Functions

The essential categories most nonprofits need to address first.

Email & Writing

Tools for email marketing, newsletters, donor communications, and writing assistance. Find the right platform to reach your supporters without overspending.

Calendar & Productivity

Scheduling, project management, and team productivity tools built for small teams. Stay organized without the complexity of enterprise software.

Communications & Design

Graphic design, social media management, and visual communication tools. Create professional materials on a nonprofit budget.

Fundraising & Donors

Donor management, online giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and CRM solutions. Manage relationships and grow revenue sustainably.

Grants & Compliance

Grant management, compliance tracking, proposal writing, and reporting tools. Streamline the full grant lifecycle from prospect to close-out.

Programs, Outcomes & Reporting

Program management, outcomes tracking, impact measurement, and report writing tools. Demonstrate your impact with clear, evidence-based reporting.

Volunteers & Engagement

Volunteer management, event coordination, and community engagement platforms. Recruit, schedule, and retain volunteers efficiently.

Finance & Administration

Accounting, payroll, HR, and administrative tools designed for nonprofit financial management. Stay compliant and audit-ready.

Cross-functional AI tools that help with writing, analysis, research, and automation. Leverage AI responsibly to multiply your small team's capacity.

Operations & Governance

Internal systems that keep your organization running smoothly.

Governance & Board Management

Tools that support nonprofit boards, governance workflows, and compliance oversight. Keep your board informed, organized, and aligned with your mission.

Human Resources & People Operations

Tools that support nonprofit staff management beyond payroll. Hire well, onboard smoothly, and retain talent in a competitive sector.

IT, Security & Data Privacy

Tools that help nonprofits protect data, manage access, and meet funder expectations around security. Start with the basics and build from there.

Knowledge Management & Documentation

Tools that help nonprofits capture institutional knowledge and reduce the risk of losing it when staff turn over. Document what matters before it walks out the door.

Growth & Outreach

Tools for expanding your reach and strengthening relationships.

Analytics, Insights & Decision Support

Tools that help leadership understand performance and make better decisions. Move beyond gut feelings to evidence-based strategy.

Marketing & Growth

Tools that help nonprofits expand their reach, grow donations, and improve visibility. Practical approaches to marketing that respect tight budgets.

Events & Campaign Management

Tools that support fundraising events and campaign execution. From galas to giving days, manage the full event lifecycle without stitching together five different platforms.

Partnerships & Community Relations

Tools that help nonprofits manage partnerships and community relationships. Track commitments, maintain trust, and coordinate across organizations.