Checked against real sources and updated as the rules change — for small and all-volunteer nonprofits.
Deadlines, free tools, and key dates — start here.
Plan the work and finish every program, with your whole team.
Stay on top of 990s, state renewals, and filing deadlines — automatically.
Track every grant — opportunities, deadlines, tasks, and reports — in one calm pipeline.
Keep donor records and relationships in one place, with automatic thank-yous.
Let volunteers sign up themselves and log hours in a tap.
Prepare board packets, share documents, and run votes with less effort.
Turn the work you already do into board decks and funder reports.
What the status means, who qualifies, and how to apply with the IRS.
Which 501(c)(3) application to file — fees, limits, and timing.
What the tools do, how they differ, and how to get them free or cheap.
Key nonprofit terms — 501(c)(3), Form 990, grants, DAFs — explained simply.
Practical, low-cost ways to find volunteers for a small nonprofit.
A free, copy-ready agenda plus a prep checklist.
Government, foundation, operating, matching, and more — explained.
Ember brings your programs, grants, volunteers, and donors into one place — built only for nonprofits, with a free plan and no credit card.
No credit card · No trial clock · Unlimited users included