Forms & other operations
Jotform
Jotform is the workhorse form builder for nonprofit operations: program applications, volunteer intake, scholarship forms, event registrations, board surveys. The free tier covers 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions. Paid plans start around $34 a month, and Jotform’s permanent 50% nonprofit discount cuts that to roughly $17.
Who it fits
Any shop the day a program application outgrows an email thread. The features that matter arrive fast: conditional logic, file uploads for transcripts and W-9s, payment collection for fee-based programs, and approval workflows that route submissions to the right staffer.
Pricing
| Tier | List (annual billing) | With 50% nonprofit discount |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (free) | $0 | $0 |
| Bronze | ~$34/mo | ~$17/mo |
| Silver | ~$39/mo | ~$19.50/mo |
| Gold | ~$49/mo | ~$24.50/mo |
The discount is permanent, not a first-year teaser, and the application is quick. Apply for it at signup before paying list price.
How it compares
Generic form tools can take donations, but a dedicated giving platform converts better and handles receipts and recurring gifts properly; use Jotform for operations and a giving tool for gifts. For structured lists and light databases, Airtable covers the ground forms don’t.
Bottom line
Count your busiest intake month before choosing a tier, since submission caps matter more than features. Then start free and upgrade when a real form hits the cap. At the nonprofit price, this is one of the easiest yeses in the stack.
Strengths
- Permanent 50% nonprofit discount brings Bronze to about $17/mo
- Conditional logic, file uploads, payments, and approval workflows
- Free tier covers a tiny shop's needs (5 forms, 100 submissions/mo)
Limitations
- Submission caps drive the tier ladder during busy intake seasons
- Dedicated giving platforms convert donations better
- Form sprawl needs naming discipline