Nonprofit communities thrive when knowledge and practical tools are shared. If you struggle to keep members engaged or want to make resource-sharing part of your culture, these templates are your solution. Invite your members to recommend valuable resources, making everyone stronger together.
Plan your content calendar and auto-post to Skool, Circle, or Mighty Networks
Resource recommendation prompts tap into the natural desire of nonprofit professionals to help others and share what works. When members suggest articles, tools, or trainings, they feel valued and acknowledged for their expertise. This recognition encourages more frequent participation from both new and returning members.
By inviting personal explanations or usage tips, you also enable storytelling and real-world application. This makes the shared resources more trustworthy and relevant, increasing the likelihood that others will use them. Over time, this creates a culture of generosity and mutual support, leading to higher engagement, stronger relationships, and better collective outcomes.
Have you found a tool that makes nonprofit work easier Share it and tell us how you use it.
💡 Example: "Have you found a tool that makes nonprofit work easier Share it and tell us how you use it. I use Trello to organize volunteer tasks."
What is one article or guide you think every nonprofit professional should read
💡 Example: "What is one article or guide you think every nonprofit professional should read The Stanford Social Innovation Review piece on fundraising."
Share a podcast episode that inspired your nonprofit work this month. Why did it stand out to you
💡 Example: "Share a podcast episode that inspired your nonprofit work this month. Why did it stand out to you I loved the episode on volunteer retention from Nonprofit Hub."
Recommend a video or webinar that helped you solve a challenge in your organization.
💡 Example: "Recommend a video or webinar that helped you solve a challenge in your organization. The Bloomerang webinar on donor databases was great."
Is there a newsletter you never miss for nonprofit tips Share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there a newsletter you never miss for nonprofit tips Share the link. I always read Nonprofit AF."
Which resource has saved your team the most time this year Let us know how.
💡 Example: "Which resource has saved your team the most time this year Let us know how. We switched to Slack for team chats."
Drop a link to your favorite nonprofit funding database. How do you use it
💡 Example: "Drop a link to your favorite nonprofit funding database. How do you use it. We use Foundation Directory Online to find new grantmakers."
Has anyone found a training or course that boosted their skills recently Share your pick.
💡 Example: "Has anyone found a training or course that boosted their skills recently Share your pick. I recommend the TechSoup webinars."
What book has influenced your approach to nonprofit leadership
💡 Example: "What book has influenced your approach to nonprofit leadership I loved 'Leaders Eat Last' by Simon Sinek."
Share a template or checklist you use for program planning.
💡 Example: "Share a template or checklist you use for program planning. Here's my Google Sheets template for events."
What website do you visit most for nonprofit sector news
💡 Example: "What website do you visit most for nonprofit sector news Nonprofit Quarterly."
Can you recommend a free tool for volunteer management Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a free tool for volunteer management Share your experience. We use SignUpGenius for events."
What online community or forum do you find helpful for nonprofit advice
💡 Example: "What online community or forum do you find helpful for nonprofit advice Reddit's r/nonprofit."
Share a spreadsheet or dashboard you use to track impact. How does it help you
💡 Example: "Share a spreadsheet or dashboard you use to track impact. How does it help you. I use Google Data Studio for visual reports."
Drop a link to a webinar worth watching for nonprofit marketers.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a webinar worth watching for nonprofit marketers. The Wild Apricot webinar on social media was helpful."
Which resource helped you most during a recent fundraising campaign
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you most during a recent fundraising campaign The Fundraising Authority blog."
What app do you use for nonprofit project management Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "What app do you use for nonprofit project management Share your favorite. We use Asana."
Has anyone tried a new donor management software Share your review.
💡 Example: "Has anyone tried a new donor management software Share your review. We recently switched to Little Green Light and it is user-friendly."
Which blog do you follow for grant writing tips
💡 Example: "Which blog do you follow for grant writing tips GrantSpace by Candid."
Recommend a social media scheduling tool that works for your team.
💡 Example: "Recommend a social media scheduling tool that works for your team. We love Buffer for planning posts."
What online course would you suggest for someone new to nonprofit management
💡 Example: "What online course would you suggest for someone new to nonprofit management Coursera's Nonprofit Essentials."
Share a resource that helps you write better grant proposals.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps you write better grant proposals. I use the Grant Professionals Association templates."
Which tool do you use for tracking donations Share your top pick.
💡 Example: "Which tool do you use for tracking donations Share your top pick. We use Network for Good."
What resource would you recommend for improving board engagement
💡 Example: "What resource would you recommend for improving board engagement BoardSource's articles."
Have you used any free design tools for nonprofit marketing Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "Have you used any free design tools for nonprofit marketing Share your favorite. Canva is my go-to."
What resource do you rely on for nonprofit financial management advice
💡 Example: "What resource do you rely on for nonprofit financial management advice The Nonprofit Finance Fund's guides."
Share a resource that helped you engage more volunteers.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you engage more volunteers. The VolunteerMatch blog has great ideas."
Has a specific checklist or workbook improved your grant process Share the link.
💡 Example: "Has a specific checklist or workbook improved your grant process Share the link. We use Candid's grant workbook."
Which online group or Slack channel do you recommend for peer support
💡 Example: "Which online group or Slack channel do you recommend for peer support The Nonprofit Happy Hour Facebook group."
What resource helps you keep up with nonprofit legal changes
💡 Example: "What resource helps you keep up with nonprofit legal changes The National Council of Nonprofits website."
Share a resource that explains nonprofit storytelling best practices.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that explains nonprofit storytelling best practices. The Storytelling Nonprofit blog is excellent."
Which video editing tool do you use for nonprofit campaigns Share your pick.
💡 Example: "Which video editing tool do you use for nonprofit campaigns Share your pick. I use Clipchamp for quick edits."
Can you recommend a research report that shaped your strategy this year
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a research report that shaped your strategy this year The Giving USA annual report."
What online resource has helped you create better impact reports
💡 Example: "What online resource has helped you create better impact reports The Impact Reporting Guide by Social Suite."
Share a tech tool that improved your nonprofit's remote work.
💡 Example: "Share a tech tool that improved your nonprofit's remote work. We use Zoom for all meetings."
Which blog post changed how you approach nonprofit partnerships
💡 Example: "Which blog post changed how you approach nonprofit partnerships The Nonprofit Marketing Guide's partnership series."
Recommend a resource for learning about nonprofit DEI practices.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning about nonprofit DEI practices. The Equity in the Center toolkit is helpful."
What online tool helps you measure your nonprofit's outcomes
💡 Example: "What online tool helps you measure your nonprofit's outcomes We use Submittable for tracking outcomes."
Share a free or low-cost CRM you recommend for small nonprofits.
💡 Example: "Share a free or low-cost CRM you recommend for small nonprofits. We like Bloomerang Lite."
Has anyone found a resource for nonprofit event planning Share your go-to.
💡 Example: "Has anyone found a resource for nonprofit event planning Share your go-to. Eventbrite's nonprofit toolkit."
What database or resource helps you find nonprofit job openings
💡 Example: "What database or resource helps you find nonprofit job openings Idealist is the best."
To use these templates, simply copy and post them in your community platform of choice. Rotate different types of resource requests so members can share articles, tools, videos, or even podcasts. Always encourage a brief explanation or example of how the resource helped, as this builds credibility and inspires others to participate. Consider pinning a weekly or monthly resource thread to keep the momentum going.
These templates are optimized for any platform. Wherever you post, use tagging or threads to keep resource recommendations organized. Encourage use of links, brief explanations, and easy access for all members.
To effectively engage your nonprofit community, segment your Recommend a Resource posts by sector—such as arts, health, education, or environmental nonprofits. Curate resources like grant databases (e.g., GrantStation, Foundation Directory Online) or funding newsletters targeting those specific areas. This ensures higher relevance and practical value, encouraging members to share sector-specific funding experiences and advice.
When recommending volunteer management tools, consider the size and capacity of your members' organizations. For smaller nonprofits, highlight cost-effective or free solutions like VolunteerMatch or SignUpGenius. For larger organizations, suggest robust platforms like VolunteerHub or Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud. Include use-case scenarios in your posts so members can see how each tool aligns with their volunteer coordination challenges.
Emphasize sharing links to reputable public resources, such as IRS guidance, state charity bureaus, or webinars from trusted nonprofit law firms. Remind members not to post confidential documents or legal advice in comments. You can model this by recommending authoritative, widely applicable compliance tools or templates, and facilitating Q&A around their general use.
Frame your posts around inclusivity by inviting recommendations for resources serving specific populations, like bilingual fundraising templates or equity-centered community outreach guides. Use examples that reference DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) standards and highlight resources from BIPOC-led or culturally specific nonprofit support organizations to foster engagement around representation.
Prompt your community to share their experiences with campaign tools during seasonal drives (e.g., GivingTuesday) or urgent situations (like disaster relief). Structure your posts to ask for platform recommendations based on campaign type, payment processing needs, and donor engagement features. This helps members discover tools fit for specific fundraising scenarios common in the nonprofit space.
Monitor metrics like the number of resource shares, follow-up questions on compliance or fundraising, and anecdotal reports of increased program impact or funding received after using a recommended tool. Look for growth in sector-specific discussions (e.g., 'How did this CRM help your food bank?'), indicating practical value is being delivered. These nonprofit-focused metrics will help refine your Recommend a Resource strategy over time.
Skool · Circle · Mighty Networks