There are hundreds of things that people involved with nonprofits are required to do to keep it running. Most have to wear many hats or struggle to find time for anything but core responsibilities. Fortunately, there are a handful of apps designed with nonprofits in mind to make the work easier to manage.
Donation Management for Charities
Asking for donations can, at times, be uncomfortable for nearly any charity. Asking someone to donate is one thing, but having a way to take their donation is another (if they're like me and don't keep cash on them). That's where these apps come in.
Givelify
https://www.givelify.com/nonprofits/
Type: Donations, fundraising
System: iOS (iPhone), Android
Cost: Membership is free; 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction
Quickly and simply receive donations with Givelify's "three-tap" process. Givelify is much less complicated than using Simple, no holds like PayPal, and an intuitive dashboard that helps you keep track of donors, payouts, and more.
Fundly
http://www.fundly.com/
Type: Donations, fundraising, awareness
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Platform fee of 4.9% plus credit card processing fee of 2.9% and $.30 per transaction.
Fundly is a social donation platform where you can create a donation page, video, and advertise your campaigns. Studies show that 25% of donations to a cause are due to social sharing, so Fundly is an excellent way to bring awareness to your cause.
Management Apps for Nonprofits
Simplify your organization and create new prospects with intuitive management apps.
Humanity
https://www.humanity.com/
Type: Scheduling, HR management, payroll
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Varies, starts at $45/month
An all-encompassing employment app, Humanity can not only schedule employees and act as a time clock, it can tie your payroll directly into it without having to switch apps. Much more modern and less complex than using spreadsheets, Humanity is meant for organizations of any size to improve relationships with their paid employees.
Neon CRM
https://www.neoncrm.com/
Type: CRM, management, event tracking, fundraising, web design
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Varies, starts at $50/month
A CRM designed specifically for nonprofits. Track your volunteers, plan events, and engage donors all in the same platform. Neon even has built-in custom branded forms that will make it easier to receive donations, manage volunteers, and more.
OptinMonster
http://optinmonster.com/
Type: Content, lead generation, conversion
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Varies, starts at $9/month
Create well-timed pop-ups and reminders for your nonprofit's website, prompting guests to stay longer or download a relevant piece of content.
Productivity Apps
Most organizations struggle with productivity and having to do more with less. Fortunately, there are apps out there to help you hunker down and get more accomplished in less time, all while becoming more organized.
Trello
https://trello.com/home
Type: Productivity, organization, collaboration
System: iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android,
Cost: Free for individuals, up to $20/month per user for corporations
Trello is an organizational platform where you can
DialMyCalls
https://www.dialmycalls.com/
Type: Productivity, tracking, donation requests, automation
System: iPhone, Android, Cloud-based
Cost: Free to try, as low as $0.14 per call
DialMyCalls is exactly what it sounds like. Create voice recordings, text messages, or text-to-voice messages alerting your donors of upcoming fundraisers, events, and more. DialMyCalls also offers detailed reports, vanity numbers for call backs, and even polling.
Volunteering & Events Management for Nonprofits
Does your charity struggle with finding volunteers and coordinating them for events? Worry no more with these apps designed specifically for reaching out and acquiring volunteers.
VolunteerMatch
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
Type: Volunteer, event coordination, management
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Free for basic level, premium is $99/year
Reach out to your community to request their help! Share volunteer information via location, interest, or skills. Interested personnel are able to search for events that fit their profile and time frame and offer their services. The opportunity's information is also able to be shared socially to increase awareness.
Cathcafire
https://www.catchafire.org/
Type: Volunteer, services, consultation
System: Accessible from any device, Cloud-based
Cost: Starts at $167/month
Not necessarily volunteering in the typical sense, Catchafire connects professionals with nonprofits so they can provide pro bono services the nonprofit needs. For example, you can connect with a web designer to help build the website for your charity, or enlist an accountant to help get your books straight.
Nonprofit Social Media Apps
Social media is challenging to keep up with. Knowing what to post, when to post, and why it matters can be a struggle. Fortunately, there are apps designed to help ease the frustration of trying to keep your Twitter follower count up.
Buffer
https://buffer.com/
Type: Social media management
System: iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, Google Chrome browser
Cost: Free for individuals, up to $399/month
Save time managing your social media. With Buffer, you can rest assured that your content is being shared at the most optimal time of day. Effortlessly add new content into your queue via the app or the Google browser extension.
Sprout Social
http://sproutsocial.com/
Type: Social media management, customer service, marketing, CRM
System: iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, Cloud-based
Cost: Starts at $99/month per user, up to $249/month per user
Sprout Social is designed to make managing multiple social media channels more manageable. Engage with users, schedule and publish messages to different channels simultaneously, monitor incoming messages, and more with this all-inclusive social tool.
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