No-Code & Low-Code
No-code and low-code platforms empower nonprofit staff to build custom solutions without hiring developers or learning to program. From donor databases and volunteer portals to grant tracking systems and event registration apps, these tools transform spreadsheets and manual processes into powerful, automated workflows that scale with your mission.
No-Code Tools: Custom Technology Without Programming
No-code and low-code platforms are revolutionizing how nonprofits build and deploy technology solutions. These tools allow staff members without programming experience to create custom databases, websites, mobile apps, forms, and automated workflows—capabilities that previously required expensive developers or IT consultants. For resource-constrained nonprofits, this democratization of technology represents a fundamental shift in what's possible.
The power of no-code tools lies in their visual, drag-and-drop interfaces that abstract away complex programming logic. Instead of writing code, you connect pre-built components, define relationships between data, and create automation rules using intuitive visual builders. Modern no-code platforms increasingly incorporate AI capabilities—generating app structures from descriptions, suggesting automations, analyzing data patterns, and even building entire workflows from natural language prompts.
For nonprofits, no-code tools solve a persistent challenge: the gap between what organizations need technologically and what they can afford to build. Custom donor tracking systems, volunteer scheduling apps, grant management databases, event registration portals, and program participant tracking—solutions that might cost tens of thousands of dollars to develop custom—can be built in hours or days using no-code platforms, often with generous nonprofit discounts or free tiers.
What No-Code Tools Can Build
📊 Custom Databases & CRMs
Replace scattered spreadsheets with relational databases that connect donors to donations, volunteers to shifts, and programs to participants. Link records across tables, create custom views for different team members, and build dashboards that surface insights from your data.
Platforms like Airtable combine the familiarity of spreadsheets with the power of databases, letting you grow from simple tracking to sophisticated systems without changing tools.
📱 Mobile & Web Apps
Build custom apps for volunteer check-in, event registration, program intake, and field data collection. No-code app builders transform your database into mobile-friendly interfaces that staff and stakeholders can use from anywhere.
Tools like Glide and AppSheet let you turn spreadsheets or Airtable bases into polished apps in minutes, complete with user authentication, offline functionality, and automatic syncing.
🌐 Websites & Portals
Create donor portals, volunteer hubs, resource libraries, and program microsites without touching HTML or CSS. Modern no-code website builders offer professional templates, responsive design, and integration with your other tools.
Platforms like Webflow and Framer provide design flexibility rivaling custom development, while simpler tools like Carrd are perfect for quick landing pages and campaign microsites.
⚡ Automated Workflows
Automate repetitive tasks like sending welcome emails to new donors, updating records when forms are submitted, notifying staff about deadlines, and syncing data between platforms. Build complex workflows visually without writing scripts.
Tools like Zapier and Make connect thousands of apps, allowing you to create automations that previously required custom development or expensive middleware.
📋 Forms & Surveys
Build sophisticated forms with conditional logic, file uploads, payment processing, and electronic signatures. Create intake forms, grant applications, event registrations, and feedback surveys that automatically populate your databases.
Platforms like Typeform, Tally, and Fillout offer beautiful, conversational form experiences with powerful integrations and analytics built in.
🔄 Internal Tools & Dashboards
Create custom admin interfaces, reporting dashboards, and internal tools tailored to your specific workflows. Build exactly what your team needs without compromising on features or usability.
Tools like Retool and Stacker specialize in internal applications, turning your databases into powerful operational tools with role-based access and approval workflows.
Nonprofit No-Code Use Cases
Donor and Donation Tracking: Replace spreadsheet chaos with a relational database that links donors to their giving history, communication preferences, and engagement touchpoints. Create views for major donor cultivation, lapsed donor outreach, and campaign analysis. Automate thank-you emails and reminder notifications.
Volunteer Management: Build a complete volunteer coordination system with shift scheduling, availability tracking, hours logging, and automatic reminders. Create a volunteer-facing app for self-service sign-up and check-in. Track skills and certifications, and match volunteers to opportunities where they'll thrive.
Grant Pipeline Management: Track grant opportunities from discovery through submission and reporting. Store funder requirements, deadline reminders, application materials, and outcome documentation in a unified system. Never miss a deadline or lose track of reporting requirements again.
Event Planning and Registration: Create event registration forms that automatically populate attendee databases, trigger confirmation emails, and update capacity counts. Build event check-in apps, track attendance patterns, and generate post-event reports—all without manual data entry.
Program Participant Tracking: Design intake forms, track participant progress, document service delivery, and generate outcome reports. Create case management interfaces for staff and self-service portals for participants. Demonstrate impact with real data that flows automatically from service delivery.
Getting Started with No-Code
The best entry point depends on your current situation. If you're already managing data in spreadsheets, start with a platform like Airtable that offers a familiar spreadsheet interface while adding relational database power, automations, and app-building capabilities. Many nonprofits find they can migrate existing spreadsheets and see immediate improvements in organization and efficiency.
Take advantage of nonprofit discounts—most major no-code platforms offer 50% or more off for registered nonprofits, and many have free tiers sufficient for small organizations or pilot projects. Start with a single use case, prove value, and expand gradually. The modular nature of no-code tools means you can add complexity as your comfort grows.
Invest time in learning fundamentals before building production systems. Most platforms offer excellent tutorials, templates, and community resources. Understanding concepts like relational data, automation triggers, and user permissions upfront will save significant time and prevent architectural mistakes that are harder to fix later.
Consider designating a "no-code champion" on your team—someone excited to learn these tools and support others. While no-code democratizes technology, having someone who develops deeper expertise enables more sophisticated solutions and helps troubleshoot issues. This investment in capacity building pays dividends across multiple projects.
Available Tools
Airtable
No-Code & Low-Code
No-code database platform with relational data, automations, and AI-powered app building—50% off for nonprofits. Ideal for donor tracking, volunteer management, grant applications, and event planning.
Free tier; $12/user/month nonprofit
Glide
No-Code & Low-Code
Turn spreadsheets into beautiful, functional apps in minutes—no coding required. Build volunteer portals, donation trackers, event check-in systems, and internal tools that sync with Google Sheets or Airtable.
Free tier; starts at $25/month
Softr
No-Code & Low-Code
Turn Airtable, Google Sheets, or other databases into professional client portals, member sites, and internal tools without code—with 30% nonprofit discount.
Free tier; $34.30/month nonprofit (30% off)
Bubble
No-Code & Low-Code
Full-stack no-code platform for building complex web apps, CRMs, and SaaS tools with visual workflows, built-in database, and AI integrations—without writing code.
Free tier; starts at $32/month
Webflow
No-Code & Low-Code
Professional no-code website builder with AI-powered design tools, visual editor, CMS capabilities, and hosting—build custom, responsive sites without developers.
Nonprofit discounts; starts at $14-23/month
Typeform
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered form builder with conversational interfaces, smart logic, and conditional branching. Create engaging surveys, applications, and feedback forms that get 3x higher completion rates—with 25-40% nonprofit discount.
Free tier (10 responses); $25-83/month
Tally
No-Code & Low-Code
Free form builder with unlimited forms and submissions. Create powerful surveys, applications, and feedback forms with conditional logic, file uploads, and payment processing—all free. 30% nonprofit discount on Pro.
Free (unlimited); Pro €21/month
TheySaid
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered conversational survey platform that replaces static forms with dynamic interviews. AI asks intelligent follow-up questions based on responses, includes 2-way voice support, and generates complete surveys in under 5 minutes. Special nonprofit pricing available.
Free (50 responses); $49-499+/month
Zonka Feedback
No-Code & Low-Code
GenAI-powered feedback analytics platform that unifies surveys, tickets, and reviews into actionable insights. AI Co-Pilot delivers sentiment analysis, theme tagging, and impact scoring across Email, SMS, WhatsApp, Web, Kiosks, and offline channels. 20% nonprofit discount.
Free (limited); $79-299+/month
Carrd
No-Code & Low-Code
Simple, affordable one-page website builder perfect for landing pages, event signups, and donation pages. Create professional sites in minutes with no coding—starting at just $9/year.
Free (3 sites); $9-49/year
Framer
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered no-code website builder with advanced design capabilities, motion design, and instant translation. Create beautiful, interactive nonprofit websites with AI-generated layouts and animations.
Free tier; starts at $5-30/month
AppSheet
No-Code & Low-Code
Google's no-code app builder that turns spreadsheets into powerful mobile and web apps. FREE with Google Workspace for Nonprofits. Perfect for field service, inventory tracking, volunteer coordination, and data collection.
Free with Google Workspace; $5-20/user/month
Retool
No-Code & Low-Code
Low-code platform for building custom internal tools and dashboards. Connect any database or API, use AI agents for automation, and get 25 free Business seats for nonprofits ($19,500/year value).
Free tier; 25 free seats nonprofit
Fillout
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered form builder with 50+ field types, smart conditional logic, and native integrations. Free tier includes 1,000 submissions/month and unlimited forms. Collect payments, schedule appointments, and automate workflows—no code required.
Free tier (1,000 submissions); starts at $15/month
Pory
No-Code & Low-Code
Build custom web portals, directories, and client portals powered by Airtable—no code required. Share data with volunteers, members, and partners without paying for extra Airtable seats. 7-day free trial.
Starts at $99/month
Stacker
No-Code & Low-Code
Transform Airtable, Google Sheets, or MySQL into internal tools and client portals without code. Build dashboards, databases, and business apps with granular permissions and seamless data sync. 14-day free trial.
Starts at $79/month
Noloco
No-Code & Low-Code
Turn spreadsheets and databases into powerful custom apps without coding. Build CRMs, client portals, and internal tools with drag-and-drop interface, AI assistant, and 40+ integrations. Free plan available.
Free plan; paid plans from $39/month
Butternut AI
No-Code & Low-Code
AI website builder that creates full business websites in 20 seconds from text descriptions—with AI-generated layout, images, copy, built-in SEO, hosting, SSL, and one-click AI chatbot. Best for simple nonprofit landing pages and event sites.
Free tier; starts at $20/month
Imagine.dev
No-Code & Low-Code
Conversational AI builder that transforms ideas into production-ready web applications with integrated backend, database, authentication, storage, and hosting—no coding required. Built on Anthropic's Claude models.
Free tier; starts at $25/month
Jotform
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered form builder with 10,000+ templates, 24/7 AI Agents, and drag-and-drop creation. Build donation forms, volunteer registrations, and event surveys with 40+ payment gateways and 150+ integrations. 50% nonprofit discount on all paid plans.
Free tier (5 forms); $34-99/month; 50% nonprofit
Weavely
No-Code & Low-Code
AI form builder that creates smart forms instantly from text prompts, voice input, or document uploads. Unlimited forms and submissions on free plan with 6,000+ app integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Notion. Advanced AI logic setup and design customization.
Free (unlimited); €180/year for custom branding
v0
No-Code & Low-Code
AI-powered app builder by Vercel that transforms natural language prompts into production-ready React and Next.js applications in minutes. Deploy instantly to Vercel with one click—no coding required.
Free tier; starts at $20/month
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