Comments on: 8 Amazing eResources That Are Free For Non-Profits

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:14:48 +0000

That's great, Matthew. Thanks for adding it! For those interested, SalesForce.com is a cloud-based CRM. It's like CiviCRM above, but you don't have to install it or have your own server for it. Here's the link for the SalesForce free-for-non-profit version.

By: Matthew Hayes Lindsay

Matthew Hayes Lindsay — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:32:42 +0000

I wanted to mention that SalesForce.com has a free (up to 10 users) non-profit edition. And, if anyone doesn’t already know, TechSoup.org has DEEPLY discounted software, hardware and services for 501c3 as well as a lot of tech info ($5 Flickr Pro accounts, $10 Windows Vista / Office, and many many more.)

By: Sharyn

Sharyn — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:07:40 +0000

Thanks, Peter! I’ll check it out.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:54:08 +0000

Hi Sharyn. Thanks for your question.
I don’t know of any ISPs that provide free broadband for anyone. As you can imagine, the big names – comcast, time warner, etc. – will never budge on their pricing.
There are smaller ISPs around though. For instance here in Hillsborough, NC we have RTMX Networking. A Google search turned up NCIA in NH.
If I were you I would seek out the smaller players in your area and start a conversation. It will be tough to get it all for free because there’s real cost and labor involved in adding a new subscriber. You might well find someone who would offer you a discount or help you find the most cost effective solution.
Offering them a link from your website or other publicity might be a nice incentive.
Best of luck!

By: Sharyn

Sharyn — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:18:48 +0000

Hey Peter, do you perchance know of an internet service provider (high speed) free for 501c3’s (maybe as a product donation)? The pantries in our Food Providers Network could sure use such a resource. (We are located in New Hampshire.)