The Free Nonprofit Tech Stack
Every free or discounted software program for 501(c)(3)s — Google Ad Grants, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Canva, Zoom, and more.
Read guideHow to Form a 501(c)(3)
A real walkthrough — state filings, IRS Form 1023-EZ, costs, timeline, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Read guideBoard Governance Toolkit
Director job description, meeting agenda, conflict-of-interest policy, fiduciary duty cheat sheet, board self-assessment, and recruitment checklist.
Read guideFree Fundraising Tools
Zeffy 0% donation processing, Google Ad Grants ($10K/month free), Mailchimp, Facebook Fundraisers, and a year-end appeal template that converts.
Read guideFree Legal Templates
Bylaws skeleton, board resolutions, volunteer agreement, fiscal sponsorship terms, and a directory of pro bono legal clinics by state.
Read guideNonprofit Accounting Basics
Sample chart of accounts, fund accounting in 5 minutes, the 990 timeline, QuickBooks setup checklist, audit-vs-review-vs-compilation.
Read guideGrant Writing Consulting
When a grant allows consultant fees, you can budget our help into the application itself — we only get paid if you win.
Read guideMatching Gift Lookup
Free tool. Enter a donor's email or employer to see if their company matches charitable gifts — ratio, annual cap, portal URL.
Open toolMore guides coming: free HR & compliance toolkit, marketing & design starter kit, insurance overview, volunteer management.