Nonprofit Resources
Free tools, grants, and platforms to help your nonprofit do more with less.
Fundraising & Donation Platforms
Goodstack — Causes
Goodstack's Causes platform connects nonprofits to a global network of corporate giving and employee donation programs. Eligible organizations can receive donations processed through workplace giving campaigns at major employers.
What it offers:
- Free registration for verified nonprofits
- Access to thousands of corporate employees who can donate and gift-match through their employers
- Donation processing with no platform fees for nonprofits
- Reporting dashboards for grant and gift tracking
Best for: Organizations ready to tap corporate philanthropy and workplace giving pipelines.
Technology Grants & Discounts
Google for Nonprofits
Google for Nonprofits gives eligible 501(c)(3) organizations free or heavily discounted access to Google's core products.
What's included:
- Google Ad Grants — Up to $10,000/month in free Google Search advertising to drive traffic to your site
- Google Workspace for Nonprofits — Free Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, and Calendar (Business Starter tier) or discounted upgrades
- YouTube Nonprofit Program — Donation cards and links directly on your YouTube videos, plus expanded access to creator features
- Google Maps Platform — Discounted API credits for mapping and location features
Eligibility requirements:
- Registered as a charitable organization in your country
- Hold valid charity status (in the US: 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter)
- Agree to Google's non-discrimination policies
- Certain organization types are not eligible (government entities, hospitals, schools — though universities may qualify separately)
How to apply: Visit google.com/nonprofits and click "Get started." You'll verify your organization through TechSoup (US) or a regional validation partner.
Best for: Any nonprofit that wants to expand its online reach, reduce operating costs, or run digital fundraising campaigns.
How CommunityOne Can Help
Open Navigator surfaces 43,000+ nonprofits with IRS Form 990 data so your organization can:
- Benchmark your financials against similar nonprofits in your region
- Find partners — identify organizations with overlapping missions for coalition-building
- Research funders — spot foundations that fund work like yours based on past 990 grant data
→ Explore nonprofit data in Open Navigator
More Resources
| Resource | What It Offers |
|---|---|
| TechSoup | Software and technology donations (Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco) for verified nonprofits |
| Candid / GuideStar | Nonprofit profiles, Form 990s, and funder research |
| Charity Navigator | Ratings and transparency scores to build donor trust |
| IRS Tax-Exempt Search | Verify your 501(c)(3) status and find peer organizations |
| GrantStation | Searchable database of grant opportunities |