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| # Nonprofit Resources | |
| Free tools, grants, and platforms to help your nonprofit do more with less. | |
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| ## Fundraising & Donation Platforms | |
| ### Goodstack — Causes | |
| **[causes.goodstack.io](https://causes.goodstack.io/)** | |
| 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. | |
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| ## Technology Grants & Discounts | |
| ### Google for Nonprofits | |
| **[google.com/nonprofits](https://www.google.com/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](https://www.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. | |
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| ## 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](https://www.communityone.com) | |
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| ## More Resources | |
| | Resource | What It Offers | | |
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| | [TechSoup](https://www.techsoup.org/) | Software and technology donations (Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco) for verified nonprofits | | |
| | [Candid / GuideStar](https://candid.org/) | Nonprofit profiles, Form 990s, and funder research | | |
| | [Charity Navigator](https://www.charitynavigator.org/) | Ratings and transparency scores to build donor trust | | |
| | [IRS Tax-Exempt Search](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search) | Verify your 501(c)(3) status and find peer organizations | | |
| | [GrantStation](https://grantstation.com/) | Searchable database of grant opportunities | | |