Nonprofit Software Discounts

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Nonprofit Discounts

Most online tools and software companies offer discounts and special pricing to nonprofits. Take advantage of these discounts, special deals, and donated software to save resources and invest more in your mission. While free versions exist, they often have limited features that won't meet your needs as you scale and grow.

Typical Requirements

These are the usual information and requirements you'll need to prepare before applying for nonprofit discounts:

  • Registered organization name
  • Organization URL
  • EIN (Employer Identification Number)
  • IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
  • Sometimes requested:
    • Recent Form 990
    • Organizational bylaws

For Fiscally Sponsored Projects

If you are a fiscally sponsored project, be aware that some platforms do not offer discounts to sponsored projects or may not consider them eligible. The application process may also vary depending on the platform:

  • Some platforms require your fiscal sponsor to apply and manage the account on your behalf
  • Others allow sponsored projects to apply directly using their project name
  • You may want to check with your fiscal sponsor before applying to understand their process and requirements
  • Additional documentation may be needed:
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement
    • Letter from fiscal sponsor confirming 501(c)(3) status

Airtable

Airtable offers 50% off on Team plan licenses to eligible nonprofits.

  • Eligibility criteria can be found here
  • Application form can be accessed here
  • Decisions are typically given within 2 business days
  • Note: Airtable AI is not eligible for nonprofit discounts

Salesforce

Salesforce offers nonprofit-specific pricing and programs for eligible organizations.

Nonprofit Cloud Pricing:

The Power of Us Program:

  • Qualifying nonprofits receive 10 free subscriptions to the Nonprofit Cloud Enterprise Edition plus access to discounted Salesforce technology
  • Eligibility criteria can be found here
  • Processing time takes 2 to 3 weeks

Google Workspace

Eligible nonprofits can access Google Workspace for free or at discounted rates through Google for Nonprofits.

  • List of available products can be found here
  • Eligibility criteria can be found here
  • Verification is handled through Goodstack (Google's official verification partner)
  • Verification typically takes 3-5 business days
  • The free tier supports up to 2,000 users

Zoom

You can access discounted Zoom licenses through TechSoup.

  • 50% discount available on Pro and Business licenses through TechSoup
  • Can be purchased once per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), valid for 12 months
  • More information can be found here

Asana

Nonprofits can receive a 50% discount on Premium or Business plans.

Slack

The Slack for Nonprofits program offers free or discounted plan upgrades to eligible organizations.

  • Pro Plan: Free upgrade for workspaces with 250 or fewer members; 85% discount for workspaces above that size
  • Business+ Plan: 85% discount for workspaces of any size
  • Enterprise Grid: Available for qualifying workspaces with 1,000+ members (contact Slack)
  • Workspace owners can submit applications here
  • Slack partners with TechSoup to review and validate applications
  • Applications are typically processed within 3 business days

Microsoft

Microsoft offers granted or discounted licenses on products to eligible nonprofits.

  • Granted licenses available for paid employees and unpaid executive staff
  • Discounted licenses available for all staff, including volunteers and temporary staff
  • The person registering must be an employee or strategic volunteer of the nonprofit (beneficiaries, donors, and members are not eligible)
  • Eligibility criteria can be found here
  • Register through this link
  • Processing and review takes approximately 7 days

Dropbox

Nonprofits can receive discounts on Dropbox team account subscriptions.

  • Contact your Dropbox team admin to learn more about nonprofit pricing
  • More information available here

Coda

Nonprofits can receive a 50% discount on Coda plans.

  • Eligibility criteria can be found here
  • Application form can be found here

ClickUp

ClickUp offers nonprofit discounts on their plans.

  • Claim your nonprofit discount here
  • Alternatively, email help@clickup.com to discuss customized pricing for your nonprofit

Zapier

Nonprofits can receive a 15% discount on a single Zapier plan.

  • Application form can be found here
  • More information available here

Xero

Nonprofits can receive a 25% discount on Xero accounting software.

  • Check out the different plans and pricing here
  • Sign up for a free 30-day trial here
  • After your trial, contact support to inquire about the nonprofit discount
  • You will need to submit documentation to validate your nonprofit status

Discount Retailers and Donation Programs

There are organizations and tech nonprofits that offer discounted or donated software. Ensure they are authorized nonprofit software resellers before engaging with any you find online.

Here are some verified nonprofits that resell tech and software you can contact:

TechSoup

TechSoup provides software solutions and hardware to nonprofits, including discounted or donated licenses to Microsoft, Adobe, Symantec, and Intuit.

  • Sign up for free here
  • During registration, you can upload documents proving your nonprofit status with the IRS
  • Check your eligibility for software donation programs here

Percent

Percent (formerly known as Goodstack) helps nonprofits access technology discounts and verify nonprofit status for various platforms.

  • Sign up for free at Percent
  • Provides verification services for platforms like Google Workspace and others
  • Connects nonprofits to additional technology discounts from major brands

Genesis Technologies

Genesis Technologies provides technology solutions for nonprofits (including churches), educational, and government institutions as a marketplace.

  • Find their product catalog here