Nonprofit teams are always searching for better tools but often lack time to research. Our Tool of the Day templates make it easy to introduce practical resources that save time and spark fresh ideas. Empower your community to share, learn, and grow together with minimal effort.
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Featuring a Tool of the Day taps into members' desire for actionable solutions, making every post feel directly valuable. People are more likely to engage when they see immediate benefits to their work or mission. Highlighting practical tools also helps to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue, offering one clear idea at a time.
This content type builds trust and positions your community as a go-to source for nonprofit know-how. It encourages knowledge sharing among peers, deepening connections as members discuss their experiences or recommend alternatives. Over time, this consistent value delivery keeps members returning and participating.
Today's Tool of the Day is Canva - perfect for creating eye-catching nonprofit graphics. Try it and share your designs below.
💡 Example: "Share your Canva-made event flyer in the comments!"
Have you used Trello for volunteer management? Today's Tool of the Day can help you stay organized. What boards have you created?
💡 Example: "I use Trello to track donation drives. What about you?"
Tool of the Day: Slack. Streamline your team communication and reduce email overload.
💡 Example: "Nonprofit teams can use Slack channels for project updates."
Check out Google Forms for easy event RSVPs and surveys. Today's featured tool is free and user-friendly.
💡 Example: "Use Google Forms to collect volunteer signups."
Ever tried Mailchimp for donor newsletters? Today's Tool of the Day makes email outreach simple. Share your tips.
💡 Example: "Post your most successful Mailchimp campaign results."
Spotlight: Asana helps nonprofits track projects from start to finish. What projects would you manage with it?
💡 Example: "I use Asana for grant deadlines. How about you?"
Today's tool is Bitly. Shorten your campaign links for easy sharing.
💡 Example: "Use Bitly for your Giving Tuesday links."
Discover Hootsuite for social media scheduling. Today's tool saves time across platforms. Have you tried it?
💡 Example: "Schedule a week's posts in one go using Hootsuite."
Tool of the Day: Google Drive. Store and share your nonprofit files securely with your team.
💡 Example: "Keep your board meeting notes in Google Drive."
Today's featured tool is Zoom. Host virtual meetings and workshops easily. Share your favorite Zoom feature.
💡 Example: "I love Zoom breakout rooms for group discussions!"
Check out Airtable for tracking grants and donors. Today's Tool of the Day is flexible and visual.
💡 Example: "Use Airtable to organize your annual campaign contacts."
Have you tried Doodle for scheduling? Today's tool finds the best meeting time fast. Share your results.
💡 Example: "Post your Doodle poll link for your next committee meeting."
Spotlight on Canva's free nonprofit program. Did you know you can access premium features?
💡 Example: "Apply for Canva's nonprofit access today."
Today's Tool of the Day: Loom. Record quick video updates for your team and supporters.
💡 Example: "Send a Loom video instead of typing a long email."
Discover Otter.ai for automatic meeting transcripts. Today's tool saves time on notes.
💡 Example: "Upload a board meeting recording to Otter.ai for minutes."
Have you explored Donorbox for online fundraising? Today's Tool of the Day can boost your donations. Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Tell us how Donorbox helped your latest campaign."
Today's featured tool is SurveyMonkey. Create impactful surveys for your nonprofit community.
💡 Example: "Measure volunteer satisfaction with SurveyMonkey."
Spotlight: Buffer. Schedule and analyze your nonprofit's social posts. What insights have you gained?
💡 Example: "Share your top-performing Buffer post."
Today's Tool of the Day is Notion. Organize your nonprofit's knowledge base in one place.
💡 Example: "Build a Notion wiki for onboarding volunteers."
Check out Smartsheet for managing events and timelines. Today's tool is great for collaboration.
💡 Example: "Track your annual gala checklist in Smartsheet."
Have you tried Monday.com for task tracking? Today's featured tool boosts transparency. Share your workflows.
💡 Example: "Screenshot your Monday.com board for your team."
Spotlight: Google Calendar. Keep your events and team organized. Any favorite calendar hacks?
💡 Example: "Share your color-coding tips for Google Calendar."
Today's Tool of the Day: Zapier. Automate repetitive nonprofit tasks with easy integrations.
💡 Example: "Connect your CRM and email list using Zapier."
Discover Basecamp for nonprofit team collaboration. How do you manage remote work?
💡 Example: "Share your Basecamp project templates."
Today's featured tool is Dropbox. Store and share all your nonprofit's key files securely.
💡 Example: "Save your annual report drafts in Dropbox."
Spotlight: Eventbrite for managing online or in-person nonprofit events. Share your successful event tips.
💡 Example: "Post your Eventbrite event page for feedback."
Have you used Google Meet for virtual volunteer orientations? Today's Tool of the Day is free and reliable.
💡 Example: "Host your next volunteer training on Google Meet."
Discover Jotform for collecting applications and feedback. Today's tool is customizable and easy to use.
💡 Example: "Use Jotform for your summer camp signups."
Spotlight: Google Analytics. Measure your nonprofit's website impact. What metrics do you track?
💡 Example: "Share your top Google Analytics insights."
Today's Tool of the Day: Calendly. Make scheduling donor calls a breeze.
💡 Example: "Send a Calendly link to set up meetings."
Check out PayPal Giving Fund for easy online donations. Today's tool helps boost fundraising.
💡 Example: "Link your nonprofit to the PayPal Giving Fund."
Have you tried Slack's Huddles for quick check-ins? Today's featured tool supports remote teamwork.
💡 Example: "Host a daily standup with Slack Huddles."
Spotlight: Google Sites. Build a quick website for your next nonprofit campaign. Share your pages.
💡 Example: "Post your Google Sites event page link."
Today's Tool of the Day is DocuSign. Simplify your nonprofit's agreements with secure e-signatures.
💡 Example: "Send volunteer waivers with DocuSign."
Discover Google Keep for quick notes and reminders. Today's tool boosts personal productivity.
💡 Example: "Set a Google Keep reminder for your next grant deadline."
Have you explored Little Green Light for donor management? Share your experience with today's featured tool.
💡 Example: "Tell us your favorite Little Green Light report."
Today's Tool of the Day: Canva Video. Make short videos for nonprofit storytelling.
💡 Example: "Share your Canva Video fundraising story."
Spotlight: VolunteerMatch. Find and recruit new volunteers easily. How do you reach out to volunteers?
💡 Example: "Share your VolunteerMatch volunteer posting."
Today's featured tool is Google Sheets. Track budgets, donors, or event RSVPs in one place.
💡 Example: "Use Google Sheets for your donor list."
Have you tried Canva's templates for annual reports? Today's Tool of the Day saves time and looks great.
💡 Example: "Pick a Canva annual report template for this year."
Spotlight: MightyCause for peer-to-peer fundraising. Share your success stories using today's tool.
💡 Example: "Post your MightyCause campaign link."
Today's Tool of the Day: Google Alerts. Monitor your nonprofit's media mentions easily.
💡 Example: "Set up a Google Alert for your nonprofit's name."
Schedule a Tool of the Day post at a consistent time, such as mornings or start-of-week. Introduce the tool, link to resources where possible, and explain its relevance to nonprofit work. Invite members to share their experiences, ask questions, or suggest similar tools. Rotate between different categories, like project management, fundraising, or volunteer coordination, to keep content fresh. Consider pinning standout tools or creating a resource roundup for easy reference.
These templates work across all platforms. On forums or Slack, use threads for ongoing tool discussion. On Facebook or LinkedIn, use visuals or gifs to highlight features. For email or newsletters, group several tools as a weekly roundup. Always include a clear CTA to drive engagement.
When spotlighting donor management tools, consider the budgetary constraints and limited tech support of grassroots organizations. Focus on platforms offering free tiers, nonprofit discounts, or intuitive onboarding. Add context to your posts by sharing real-world case studies from similar-sized nonprofits or testimonials from your community members, making the tool more relatable and actionable.
Highlight tools that address both virtual and on-site volunteer management, such as those offering scheduling, digital check-ins, and remote communication features. Consider creating comparison posts or mini-guides showing how each tool handles hybrid volunteer engagement, and invite feedback from members on their experiences to help others navigating similar setups.
When sharing tools for fundraising campaigns, prioritize those that explicitly mention compliance with regulations like PCI DSS for payment security and GDPR for donor data privacy. Include brief notes on each tool’s compliance certifications and data handling policies in your post. Consider linking to resources on legal compliance or offering tips for vetting platforms before adoption.
Absolutely! These templates can be customized to highlight sector-specific tools, such as GIS mapping apps for conservation or grant tracking software for advocacy groups. When featuring niche tools, provide context about their relevance, offer practical examples, and invite mission-aligned members to share how the tool impacted their own projects.
Encourage peer-to-peer sharing by including prompts in your posts, such as asking for insights on how accessibility tools improved program delivery for constituents with disabilities. Highlight success stories or offer incentives, like featuring user testimonials in future posts. Ensure your posts use inclusive language and emphasize the value of accessibility for nonprofit impact.
Focus on bite-sized introductions—break down each tool’s primary benefit and suggest one simple first step for implementation. Highlight tools with low learning curves or those that automate repetitive tasks, and reassure members by sharing time-saving tips. Invite feedback on which tools genuinely reduced workload, fostering a supportive and realistic tone.
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