Many providers support nonprofit organizations with exclusive discounts or even free products. Anyone involved in this work should be aware of these benefits—they take some of the financial pressure off and create more room for what really matters: your commitment.
Discounts on Software & Digital Tools: More Benefits for the Team
Whether it's project management, team communication, or design—many well-known software providers offer discounted or free licenses to nonprofit organizations. Here are a few examples:
✅ Asana – Project Management
This popular project management tool offers an NGO discount on Premium and Business plans . Contact support directly to request a discount for nonprofit organizations, or apply through TechSoup’s nonprofit program.
💬 Slack – Team Communication
Nonprofit organizations can get free or heavily discounted Slack plans to improve team collaboration.
🎨 Canva – Design Tool
The design platform offers Canva Pro free of charge to registered nonprofit organizations.
🗂️ Google for Nonprofits – Access to Google Workspace
Through this program, nonprofit organizations gain access to free Google Workspace accounts , YouTube nonprofit features, and Google Ad Grants.
🧩 Microsoft – Microsoft 365 & Hardware
Microsoft also offers free licenses for Microsoft 365 and heavily discounted hardware through its nonprofit platform .
Tip: If you have a tool in mind, be sure to ask the provider about a “nonprofit discount”—many discounts aren’t advertised publicly.
Stifter-helfen: Technology & Software at a Special Price
A key resource is the “Stifter-helfen” portal run by Haus des Stiftens gGmbH . Here you’ll find a wide range of product donations, special offers, and services for nonprofit organizations—including those from Adobe, Zoom, Bitdefender, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft.
Access is easy: After registering for free and verifying your nonprofit status, you can access the offers right away.
Shop for Less with ekoneo: From Printer Paper to Advertising Banners
Anyone who regularly orders office supplies, hardware, or promotional materials should check out ekoneo . The platform offers exclusive discounts for nonprofit organizations , including:
- Office Supplies and Technology
- Promotional materials and printed materials
- Insurance and cell phone plans
- Event technology and catering
ekoneo works with well-known partners—from OTTO Office to notebooksbilliger.de to Flyeralarm. Registration is free, but proof of nonprofit status is required.
Conclusion: It pays to ask—discounts are more than just a bonus
Smaller organizations, in particular, benefit from these offerings. They help reduce operating costs and open up new opportunities for professional communication and efficient organization. Take advantage of portals like Stifter-helfen or ekoneo, ask about NGO rates for tools like Asana or Slack—and feel free to share your experiences with other volunteers.
Do you know of any other discount offers for volunteers? If so, please let us know —we'd be happy to add them to our list.
