This guide helps nonprofit organizations understand key digital support opportunities from Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn, with a focus on eligibility, application steps, core requirements, and common issues that may delay approval.
It is designed as a practical starting point before applying. It does not replace the official program pages, as pricing, geographic availability, and eligibility rules may change.
Google for Nonprofits
For professional email, Google Workspace, Drive, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Google Ad Grants, and YouTube Nonprofit Program.
Read section →Microsoft for Nonprofits
For Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, security, and administration tools.
Read section →LinkedIn for Nonprofits
For hiring, staff development, professional relationships, donor and partner outreach, and fundraising support.
Read section →Guide Contents
1. Google
Overview, eligibility, required documents, and Google Workspace for Nonprofits activation steps.
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Overview, Business Basic, discounts, eligibility, and registration through Nonprofit Hub.
Go to section3. LinkedIn
Hiring, learning, Sales Navigator, Ad Grants, and marketing-product clarifications.
Go to section4. Comparison
When to choose Google, when to choose Microsoft, and how to use LinkedIn as a complementary program.
Go to section5. Checklist
A practical list of data and documents to prepare before applying, including common mistakes.
Go to section6. Restrictions
Important notes on countries and regions where services or license assignment may be restricted.
Go to sectionUseful sources and links
- https://www.google.com/nonprofits/
- https://support.google.com/nonprofits/answer/3215869
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/nonprofits/offers-for-nonprofits
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/nonprofit/microsoft-for-nonprofits/eligibility
- https://nonprofit.linkedin.com/
- https://nonprofit.linkedin.com/faq