Free · for small nonprofits

The deadlines, tools, and how-tos small nonprofits actually need.

Checked against real sources and updated as the rules change — for small and all-volunteer nonprofits.

The new-nonprofit survival guide

Deadlines, free tools, and key dates — start here.

How to start a nonprofit

Plan the work and finish every program, with your whole team.

Nonprofit compliance calendar

Stay on top of 990s, state renewals, and filing deadlines — automatically.

Finding grants for small nonprofits

Track every grant — opportunities, deadlines, tasks, and reports — in one calm pipeline.

Nonprofit fundraising ideas

Keep donor records and relationships in one place, with automatic thank-yous.

Volunteer management guide

Let volunteers sign up themselves and log hours in a tap.

Board meeting minutes

Prepare board packets, share documents, and run votes with less effort.

Impact reporting for funders

Turn the work you already do into board decks and funder reports.

What is a 501(c)(3)?

What the status means, who qualifies, and how to apply with the IRS.

Form 1023 vs. 1023-EZ

Which 501(c)(3) application to file — fees, limits, and timing.

What is nonprofit software?

What the tools do, how they differ, and how to get them free or cheap.

Nonprofit glossary

Key nonprofit terms — 501(c)(3), Form 990, grants, DAFs — explained simply.

How to recruit volunteers

Practical, low-cost ways to find volunteers for a small nonprofit.

Board meeting agenda template

A free, copy-ready agenda plus a prep checklist.

Types of grants for nonprofits

Government, foundation, operating, matching, and more — explained.

One calm place for all of it

Ember brings your programs, grants, volunteers, and donors into one place — built only for nonprofits, with a free plan and no credit card.

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