Buffer
Buffer is a social media scheduling tool that helps teams plan, publish and analyse posts across platforms. Non-profits use it to stay consistent online, schedule content in advance and track what works best.
Non-profit discount
Non-profits receive 50% off all paid plans.
How to apply:
- Start a free trial
- Complete the non-profit discount request form
- Provide documentation verifying your non-profit status
- Once verified, Buffer will apply the discount to your account and notify you by email
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Buffer is a helpful tool for non-profits managing social media across multiple platforms. It lets you draft, schedule, and publish posts ahead of time, so you're not scrambling to post on the day of your event or campaign. If you're working with a small team or volunteers helping with communications, Buffer makes it easy to plan and review content in one place.
It's great not just for managing your organisation's accounts, but also for supporting key team members who have a public presence — like your CEO, Community Lead, or program managers. You can queue up posts for their profiles, maintain consistent messaging, and help them stay visible without needing to be online every day.
The free plan covers a lot, and the nonprofit discount helps if you need more features like analytics or team access. It's not the most advanced platform out there, but its simplicity is part of the appeal. If you're juggling Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and maybe even Threads or X, Buffer keeps things clear and manageable for everyone involved.