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    TechSoup Nonprofit Discount & Pricing

    Free DIY membership for verified nonprofits; Boost from $79/year, Quad $200/year

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    Nonprofit Discount

    100% Free

    DIY (free), Boost, Quad

    Verification

    501(c)(3) or Manual Review

    Simple verification process

    Renewal Terms

    Auto-Renews

    Automatically renews each year

    Last verified: Feb 26, 2026

    Official nonprofit program from TechSoup • View nonprofit terms

    About the Tool

    What is TechSoup?

    TechSoup is a nonprofit technology marketplace that connects other nonprofits, charities, and public libraries with deeply discounted or donated software, hardware, and services from 100+ technology partners including Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, AWS, Intuit, Zoom, and Dropbox. Rather than offering its own proprietary tools, TechSoup acts as a broker and verification layer, allowing technology companies to donate or discount products to verified mission-driven organizations at scale. Members save an average of $17,000 over the course of their membership, with typical discounts of 90% or more compared to commercial retail pricing.

    TechSoup offers three membership tiers. The base DIY tier is free and gives verified nonprofits access to the full product catalog with small per-transaction admin fees. The Boost tier adds waived admin fees on select products, a 50% discount on 200+ training courses covering Microsoft, Adobe, AI, cybersecurity, and grant writing, plus exclusive limited-time partner offers. The Quad tier adds a private peer community for up to 10 staff, expert-led webinars, live Q&A sessions with domain experts, and an expanded learning library focused on nonprofit technology, AI, fundraising, and cybersecurity. Boost pricing scales with organizational budget from $79 to $149 per year; Quad is $200 per year flat.

    For nonprofits, TechSoup is one of the most important technology resources available. Many of the nonprofit discount programs listed across this site, including discounts from Notion, Constant Contact, Otter.ai, and others, are accessed through TechSoup's verification and distribution system. Getting TechSoup-verified also unlocks access to dozens of AI tools, productivity software, and security products that would otherwise be unaffordable for smaller organizations. The platform serves 1.4 million nonprofits across 234 countries, and joining is free for any eligible 501(c)(3) organization.

    Up to 90% Off 100+ Software Partners

    Access deeply discounted or donated products from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, AWS, Intuit, Zoom, Dropbox, and 90+ other technology partners through a single verified account.

    Free DIY Membership for All Eligible Nonprofits

    Any verified 501(c)(3) can join TechSoup for free and immediately access the product catalog, with small per-transaction admin fees that are far below retail pricing.

    Training and Learning Library

    Boost and Quad members access 200+ professional development courses at 50% off covering Microsoft tools, Adobe, AI for nonprofits, cybersecurity, grant writing, and email marketing.

    Verification Gateway for Other Discounts

    TechSoup verification is accepted by dozens of software companies as proof of nonprofit status, unlocking discount programs across tools your organization may already want to use.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • US-based organization with 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the IRS
    • Or qualifying under an IRS Group Exemption (e.g., denominations, national service organizations)
    • Public libraries with a valid FSCS ID are also eligible
    • Fiscally sponsored organizations and programs within larger organizations are NOT eligible
    • Organizations with pending 501(c)(3) status are NOT eligible

    How to Apply

    1. 1

      Create a personal account at techsoup.org using your real name (not your organization name)

    2. 2

      Add your organization to your account and enter your EIN, annual budget, and organizational details

    3. 3

      Wait for TechSoup's qualification review (typically 2 business days, up to 10)

    4. 4

      If requested, email your 501(c)(3) determination letter or other documents to [email protected]

    5. 5

      Once approved ('Validated' status), browse the catalog and begin requesting products

    6. 6

      Optionally upgrade to Boost ($79-$149/year) or Quad ($200/year) for additional benefits

    Included Features

    Access to these TechSoup features

    • Free DIY membership with access to 100+ technology partner discounts
    • Up to 90% off retail pricing on software from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, AWS, Intuit, Zoom, and more
    • Boost: waived admin fees on select products plus exclusive partner offers
    • Boost: 50% off 200+ training courses on Microsoft, Adobe, AI, cybersecurity, and grant writing (1 user)
    • Quad: private peer community for up to 10 staff members
    • Quad: expert-led webinars, live Q&A sessions, and expanded learning library
    • TechSoup verification accepted as proof of nonprofit status by many software companies
    • Access to AI-specific product offerings and AI training resources
    • Serves nonprofits across 234 countries through TechSoup Global network

    Limitations

    • DIY tier requires small per-transaction admin fees on most product requests
    • Some partner programs have additional eligibility criteria beyond 501(c)(3) status
    • Microsoft product requests capped at 50 licenses per product per two-year period
    • Boost training course discount applies to one designated user per organization
    • Fiscally sponsored organizations and sub-programs are not eligible
    • techsoup.org serves US-based organizations; international orgs use TechSoup Global portals

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    TechSoup Tool Page

    Full overview of TechSoup's marketplace and nonprofit technology programs

    Explore the complete TechSoup tool page to learn about the software catalog, membership tiers, AI training resources, and how TechSoup's verification system unlocks discounts across dozens of technology partners.

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    Notion AI Nonprofit Discount

    50% off Notion AI Plus through TechSoup verification

    Notion's nonprofit discount is accessed through TechSoup verification. Once you have a TechSoup account, you can apply for 50% off Notion AI Plus for collaborative workspaces, wikis, databases, and AI writing tools.

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    Otter.ai Nonprofit Discount

    AI meeting transcription available through TechSoup

    Otter.ai's nonprofit pricing is accessible through TechSoup, making it one of the many tools nonprofits can unlock after completing TechSoup verification. Otter.ai automatically transcribes meetings and generates AI summaries.

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    GitHub Copilot Nonprofit Discount

    Free GitHub Copilot for verified nonprofits

    GitHub offers free Copilot access for nonprofit organizations. Like many software discount programs, nonprofit eligibility can be supported by TechSoup verification, making TechSoup membership a gateway to AI coding tools for technical nonprofit teams.

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    FAQ & Terms

    How much is the discount?

    Free DIY membership for verified nonprofits; Boost from $79/year, Quad $200/year

    Who is eligible?

    US-based organization with 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the IRS. Or qualifying under an IRS Group Exemption (e.g., denominations, national service organizations). Public libraries with a valid FSCS ID are also eligible. Fiscally sponsored organizations and programs within larger organizations are NOT eligible. Organizations with pending 501(c)(3) status are NOT eligible

    What's included?

    Free DIY membership with access to 100+ technology partner discounts, Up to 90% off retail pricing on software from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, AWS, Intuit, Zoom, and more, Boost: waived admin fees on select products plus exclusive partner offers, Boost: 50% off 200+ training courses on Microsoft, Adobe, AI, cybersecurity, and grant writing (1 user), Quad: private peer community for up to 10 staff members, Quad: expert-led webinars, live Q&A sessions, and expanded learning library, TechSoup verification accepted as proof of nonprofit status by many software companies, Access to AI-specific product offerings and AI training resources, Serves nonprofits across 234 countries through TechSoup Global network.

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