Article updated: October 19, 2022
Hootsuite for nonprofits
We know that social media plays a critical role in providing accessible information, delivering help when it’s needed, and inspiring people to take action on the causes that matter to them.
We provide discounts and education to help nonprofit organizations use social to change the world we live in for the better.
Get started with the HootGiving Program for Nonprofits
Ready to get started with Hootsuite for your nonprofit organization? Use the following steps:
1. Review the eligibility guidelines
To be eligible for the HootGiving program, your nonprofit organization must be registered as a charitable organization in a country where Hootsuite is available and not be one of the following:
- School, college and university*
- Visit Hootsuite for Higher Education instead
- Hospital or healthcare organization*
- Visit Hootsuite for Health Care instead
- Governmental entity, agency, or organization
- Visit Hootsuite for Government instead
- Credit union or other mutual organization
- Visit Hootsuite for Financial Services instead
- Political, labor, or fraternal organization
- Professional, commerce and trade associations
- An individual
* Charitable arms or foundations associated with hospitals or healthcare organizations or educational institutions are eligible.
Nonprofit discounts and grants are permitted for specific employees and volunteers. Nonprofit beneficiaries, donors, and members (such as members of a church, club, or sports team) are not eligible for nonprofit offers.
2. Apply for a nonprofit discount
After you have confirmed your organization's eligibility, apply for your discount using this form. We will review your application and contact you within three business days.
3. Get the most out of your Hootsuite account
After you have been verified and approved, use the resources below to learn how to get the most out of your Hootsuite account.
- Hootsuite platform training (free)
- Hootsuite Academy
- Hootsuite blog
- Resource library
- Webinars
- Case studies
Check out our HootGiving page to learn more.
Nondiscrimination Policy
In addition to the previous criteria, Hootsuite values and respects individual and cultural differences and is committed to providing an inclusive environment that is welcoming and free from discrimination.
Therefore, organizations are not eligible to participate in the HootGiving Program for Nonprofits if they have a policy or mission of discrimination in hiring, compensation, promotion, termination, retirement, training, programs, activities, and/or services based on race, colour, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, political affiliation, union membership, or veteran status.
Hootsuite reserves the right to revise the eligibility criteria for a non-profit discount at any time in its sole and unfettered discretion.
Want to explore other ways to work with us?
Whether it’s a need for volunteers or getting your cause in front of our employees around the world, there’s more than one way to work with us.
Learn more about how Hootsuite can partner with your nonprofit
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