The nonprofits software stack
Nonprofits need software that handles restricted funds, donor relationships and grant reporting, often on a tight budget. These guides compare tools on the things that matter to a charity, not a sales team.
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Buying guides
- AccountingBest Accounting Software for Nonprofits (2026)We compare Aplos, QuickBooks Online, Xero and Sage Intacct on fund accounting, grant tracking and real monthly cost for small and growing nonprofits.Read the guide
- CRMBest Nonprofit CRM Software (2026): Donor Management ComparedWe compare Little Green Light, Bloomerang, Neon CRM, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and HubSpot on donor management, pricing model and fit for small nonprofits.Read the guide
- Email marketingBest Email Marketing for Nonprofits (2026): Plans and Nonprofit DiscountsWe compare Constant Contact, MailerLite, Brevo and Mailchimp for nonprofits, including free plans and nonprofit discounts of 15% to 30%.Read the guide
- PayrollBest Payroll Software for Nonprofits (2026)We compare Gusto, OnPay and Patriot Payroll for nonprofits and churches: real monthly cost, FUTA exemptions, clergy pay and accounting integrations.Read the guide
Know-how
Plain-English explainers on the tasks and rules behind the software.
- ExplainerForm 990 Explained: Which Version Your Nonprofit Files (2026)Which nonprofit Form 990 you file (990-N, 990-EZ, 990 or 990-PF), when it is due, how to extend, and what happens if you skip three years. Checked on irs.gov.Read the explainer
- ExplainerFund Accounting for Nonprofits, Explained (2026)How fund accounting for nonprofits works: restricted funds, net assets with and without donor restrictions, releasing restrictions, and a worked grant example.Read the explainer
- ExplainerGrant Management for Small Nonprofits: A Practical Guide (2026)Grant management for small nonprofits: the grant lifecycle, tracking restricted funds, budgets and reports, federal Uniform Guidance thresholds, and the tools that help.Read the explainer