#1
Classy
Top Pick4.8
(420 reviews)Platform for modern nonprofit fundraising
Classy offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription420 reviews
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Best Nonprofit & Fundraising Software for Developers in 2026
Developers value API access, extensibility, CLI support, and tools that fit into existing CI/CD and automation pipelines without friction. We ranked 20 nonprofit & fundraising tools by user rating, pricing, and feature fit to help you choose.
#2
Zeffy
4.8
(456 reviews)100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits
Zeffy offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
free456 reviews
#3
Salesforce for Nonprofits
4.8
(510 reviews)Enterprise CRM for nonprofit organizations
Salesforce for Nonprofits offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription510 reviews
#4
Handbid
4.7
(234 reviews)Mobile-first auction and event fundraising platform
Handbid offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription234 reviews
#5
InitLive
4.6
(135 reviews)Event management and mobile app platform
InitLive offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription135 reviews
#6
Apptio Monetize
4.6
(160 reviews)Cloud-based fundraising and grant management
Apptio Monetize offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription160 reviews
#7
Qgiv
4.6
(289 reviews)Complete fundraising platform for nonprofits
Qgiv offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription289 reviews
#8
Cause IQ
4.5
(220 reviews)Integrated fundraising and CRM platform
Cause IQ offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription220 reviews
#9
MobileCause
4.5
(195 reviews)Mobile and text fundraising platform
MobileCause offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription195 reviews
#10
Galaxy Digital
4.5
(175 reviews)Digital marketing platform for nonprofits
Galaxy Digital offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription175 reviews
#11
GuideStar
4.5
(290 reviews)Nonprofit profile and intelligence platform
GuideStar offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription290 reviews
#12
Kindful
4.5
(215 reviews)Simple donor management and fundraising
Kindful offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription215 reviews
#13
Salsa CRM
4.5
(210 reviews)Integrated CRM and email marketing for nonprofits
Salsa CRM offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription210 reviews
#14
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
4.5
(480 reviews)Accounting software for nonprofits
QuickBooks for Nonprofits offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription480 reviews
#15
Network for Good
4.5
(275 reviews)Fundraising software for nonprofits
Network for Good offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription275 reviews
#16
SignUpGenius
4.4
(340 reviews)Online sign-up and scheduling tool
SignUpGenius offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
freemium340 reviews
#17
Little Green Light
4.4
(180 reviews)Affordable donor management for small nonprofits
Little Green Light offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription180 reviews
#18
Get Connected
4.4
(145 reviews)Volunteer management and community engagement
Get Connected offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription145 reviews
#19
Constant Contact
4.4
(420 reviews)Email marketing and event management
Constant Contact offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
subscription420 reviews
#20
Facebook Fundraisers
4.3
(450 reviews)Integrated fundraising on Facebook
Facebook Fundraisers offers a robust API and webhook support and fits into CI/CD and automation workflows.
free450 reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
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