Start here: Nonprofit Management Essentials – Free Course Library
Gain instant access to 300+ self-paced courses on topics like leadership, fundraising, board development, and more—ideal for new and growing nonprofits.
BoardSource – Free governance tools and board development guides
Nonprofit Management Essentials (by NonprofitReady.org) – Online training courses
National Council of Nonprofits – Templates, policy samples, and legal guidance
TechSoup – Discounted and free tech tools (register as a nonprofit)
Candid Learning – Free nonprofit training on fundraising, strategy, and evaluation
Start here: GrantSpace by Candid – Grant Writing & Fundraising Tools
Candid's GrantSpace offers free grant writing courses, donor prospecting tools, and live webinars tailored to grassroots organizations.
GrantStation Insider Newsletter – Weekly funding opportunities
Instrumentl’s Free Grant Tracker – Google Sheets template
Foundation Directory Online (Free via Libraries) – Grant research tool
Funds for NGOs – Global grant alerts
GrantSpace (by Candid) – Training and grant help
Catchafire – Pro bono expert help for fundraising
Start here: Google Ad Grants – $10,000 in Free Ads
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for $10K/month in Google Search ads to promote their cause, programs, or events.
Google Ad Grants – $10,000/month in free search ads
Canva for Nonprofits – Free Pro subscription
Mailchimp for Nonprofits – Free email marketing for small lists
Hootsuite for Nonprofits – Social media scheduler
Content Calendar Templates – From HubSpot or Airtable
Unsplash + Pexels – Free stock image libraries
Start here: NonprofitReady.org – 100% Free Courses
The best all-in-one platform with nonprofit-specific learning paths in leadership, compliance, marketing, and more.
NonprofitReady.org – 500+ training courses
Coursera (Nonprofit Courses) – Free certificates from top universities
Class Central – Curated MOOC nonprofit lists
Idealist.org Career Center – Job prep and guides
Start here: TechSoup – Free & Discounted Software
Verified nonprofits can get deep discounts or free access to tools like Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and more.
Airtable Nonprofit Templates – CRM & grant tracking
Trello – Free boards for team projects
Slack for Nonprofits – Free Standard plan
Asana – Free for up to 15 users
Zapier – Free tier for automations
Start here: Nonprofit Accounting Basics – Budget & Bookkeeping Tools
Get simple, effective templates and clear guidance on budgeting, reporting, and IRS compliance.
Budget Templates – Smartsheet or Vertex42
Charity Navigator Tools – Evaluate financial health
Free Bookkeeping Spreadsheets – Nonprofit Accounting Basics
QuickBooks for Nonprofits – Discounted via TechSoup
Start here: VolunteerMatch – Connect with Local Volunteers
Post your nonprofit’s needs and find volunteers who are passionate about your mission—perfect for small teams or virtual projects.
LinkedIn for Nonprofits – Volunteer matching
VolunteerMatch – Post your needs
Meetup for Social Impact – Host nonprofit events
Facebook Groups – “Nonprofit Happy Hour” & more
Reddit – r/nonprofit & r/socialimpact
Start here: Donorbox – Free Editable Templates
Nonprofit Hub – Donor letters, strategic plans
Bloomerang Blog – Templates and checklists
DaronR Resource Hub – daronr.com/nonprofits