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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 |
|---|---|
| [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 |