Here’s a curated list of nonprofit‑focused software tools that offer affiliate or referral programs—so your nonprofit, or anyone in your network, can potentially earn referral income while sharing essential tools:
🧾 Fundraising & Donation Platforms
Donorbox
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Popular online donations platform offering recurring giving, peer‑to‑peer campaigns, event ticketing, and moreBoard Management Software+8Donorbox+8Bonterra+8.
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Offers an affiliate/referral program: earn 15% commission on client’s Donorbox fees for up to three years, with tracking cookies lasting 45 days, and payouts via PayPal once you reach at least $50 Donorbox.
Fundraising.com
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Offers fundraising products and tools to nonprofits (e.g. guides, campaigns, merchandise partnerships) Donorbox.
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Affiliate payouts: $3 per lead for free guide requests, and 10% commission on sales from campaign materials or partner products Donorbox+1.
🤝 Volunteer & Event Management
VolunteerMark
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Volunteer & event management software tailored to nonprofits: scheduling, communication, reporting tools; offers both free and paid plans Bonterra+2SourceForge+2.
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Operates an affiliate program—you can sign up (as an influencer, consultant, or partner) and earn commissions for referrals.
✅ Additional Nonprofit Tools with Potential Partner Programs
These tools don’t have widely publicized affiliate programs, but do offer partner/referral tracks worth checking if you’re interested in partnership opportunities:
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CharityEngine: offers partner tracks for lead referrals and integration/service certification opportunitiesCharityEngine.
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Network for Good, Bonterra, StratusLIVE, Blackbaud, and Classy also operate in the nonprofit software space; some of these may have partner/reseller programs or referral arrangements through reseller/agency channels—worth investigating directly Bonterra+1.
📋 At‑a‑Glance Table
| Software | Purpose | Affiliate / Partner Program |
|---|---|---|
| Donorbox | Online donations, peer‑to‑peer, events | 15 % commission for 3 years, via Tapfiliate |
| Fundraising.com | Fundraising guides & merchandise | $3 per lead + 10 % sales commission |
| VolunteerMark | Volunteer & event coordination | Affiliate program available |
| CharityEngine | Nonprofit fundraising/CRM platform | Partner/referral program |
| StratusLIVE | CRM, fundraising, volunteer management | Partner ecosystem available |
| Bonterra | Fundraising, case management, CSR tools | Partner/referral opportunities |
| Blackbaud / Classy | CRM, donor management, campaigns | Partner programs; referral/consultant roles |
✅ Tips for Moving Forward
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Visit each platform’s site and look for “Partner”, “Affiliate”, or “Referral” programs—some opportunities are under ‘consultants’ or agency partnerships.
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Review eligibility and payout details—e.g. tracking windows, minimum thresholds, types of referrals accepted.
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If you’re a nonprofit consultant or influencer, these programs can provide a steady revenue stream by recommending tools you truly value.
