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Nonprofit Tech Stack

Nonprofits need donations and storytelling more than software. This stack keeps costs near zero and puts giving front and center.

Who this is for

Small nonprofits and community organizations raising funds and coordinating volunteers.

The stack

Website

From $10/mo hosting

Our pickWordPress

Why: Nonprofit discounts, grant-friendly, and flexible for programs, events and donation pages.

Budget alternative: CarrdAdvanced alternative: Webflow

CRM

Free plan available

Our pickHubSpot Free

Why: Track donors, volunteers and grant contacts in one record system.

Budget alternative: HubSpot FreeAdvanced alternative: Pipedrive

Email marketing

Free up to 1,000 subscribers

Our pickMailerLite

Why: Affordable newsletters and appeal campaigns for a growing supporter list.

Budget alternative: MailerLiteAdvanced alternative: ActiveCampaign

Scheduling

Free plan available

Our pickCal.com

Why: Volunteer and partner meetings without admin overhead.

Budget alternative: Cal.comAdvanced alternative: Acuity Scheduling

Payments

No monthly fee

Our pickStripe (nonprofit rate)

Why: Recurring giving and one-time donations with reduced fees.

Budget alternative: SquareAdvanced alternative: Stripe Billing

Analytics

Free

Our pickGoogle Analytics 4

Why: Free, well documented, and enough to see where traffic and conversions come from.

Budget alternative: PlausibleAdvanced alternative: PostHog

Optional tools

  • Google Ad Grants
  • Canva for impact reports
  • Airtable volunteer tracking

Estimated starting monthly cost

$10 – $56/mo

Ranges assume entry-level plans and exclude transaction fees. Prices change — always confirm with the provider.

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