Six Free Tools for Nonprofit Event Planning.
Welcome to the Prism blog, where we're passionate about seamlessly executed fundraising events. Gone are the days of scribbling event plans on paper and budgeting on whiteboards. In today's digital age, technology offers invaluable assistance in organizing and executing events with precision and professionalism.
While many tools come with a price tag, there's a treasure trove of free resources tailored for nonprofits. From managing budgets to fundraising, designing, collaborating, marketing, and crafting compelling visual narratives, we've curated an essential guide to orchestrating flawless events.
Event Budgeting - Check out Eventbrite’s FREE tool: Event planning often starts and ends with the budget. Eventbrite offers a comprehensive free event budget template designed to keep your finances on track. This multi-faceted spreadsheet helps calculate ROI, ensuring every dollar spent contributes to your mission's success. Access the tool here.
Auction Software - Givebutter: Givebutter consistently ranks as one of the top customer picks for auction software. From managing bids and winners to tracking payments and donor data, this all-in-one platform simplifies event management and enhances engagement. Explore Givebutter's suite of tools here.
Design - Canva for Nonprofits: Canva is Prism’s go-to tool for designing brochures, social media posts, flyers and annual reports. While Canva offers a free version, unlocking advanced features with a Pro Account is key. Fortunately, Canva for Nonprofits provides 501(c)(3) organizations with complimentary access to Canva Pro. Sign up for Canva for Nonprofits, here.
Marketing - Google Ads: Nonprofit Megaphone specializes in harnessing the power of Google Ad Grants for nonprofit marketing. Eligible nonprofits can receive $10,000 in monthly ad credits to amplify their reach and impact. Discover how your nonprofit can leverage the Google Ad Grant here.
Collaboration - Google Workspace for Nonprofits: Efficient collaboration is essential for successful event planning. Google Workspace for Nonprofits provides a free suite of tools including Gmail for staff emails, Docs for document creation, Calendar for team scheduling, Forms for collecting information, Keep for note-taking, and Meet for video calls. Take advantage of Google Workspace for Nonprofits here.
Visual Storytelling - Stock Photos: Photos add intrigue, and remember that people remember 65% of what they see, compared to ten percent what they hear. Explore free stock photos on platforms like Pexels and Unsplash. These sites offer a vast array of images, including ones that are inclusive and reflect diverse communities. Prism has been using Unsplash, following advice from JK Creative, and always acknowledges the artist in our posts.
Have a tool we should add to the list? Reach out to prismphilanthropy@gmail.com and let us know!
Thanks to marten-bjork for this photo!
