Trello

Simple project management for nonprofits

Trello is a visual project management tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to help teams organise tasks, track progress, and collaborate in a simple and intuitive way.

Project management challenges for nonprofits & social purpose organisations

Challenge

Many nonprofits rely on emails, spreadsheets, or informal tools to manage tasks, leading to limited visibility across team activities and programme progress. Complex tools can also be difficult for small teams to adopt.

Solution

Trello provides a simple, visual way to organise tasks and track progress, helping teams stay aligned without adding unnecessary complexity.

Key capabilities of Trello

Visual task management

Organise work using boards, lists, and cards to track tasks across stages.

Team collaboration

Assign tasks, add comments, and share updates within a central workspace.

Workflow customisation

Adapt boards to different use cases such as programme tracking, events, or campaigns.

Integrations and automation

Use Power-Ups and automation to connect tools and streamline repetitive tasks.

Pricing for nonprofits

Trello offers a free plan along with paid plans that provide additional features and scalability.

Free plan - for small teams

Includes boards, lists, and cards with limited automation features.

Paid plans - for growing teams

Provide advanced automation, integrations, additional views (such as timeline and calendar), and enhanced collaboration features.

Enterprise - for organisations managing work at scale

Advanced security, administrative controls, and organisation-wide management.

Best suited for nonprofits

Small teams and early-stage organisations

Looking for a simple and easy-to-use task management system.

Teams needing lightweight coordination

Managing day-to-day work without complex project management tools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trello used for?

Trello is used to organise tasks, track project progress, and manage team workflows using visual boards.

Is Trello suitable for nonprofits?

Yes, Trello is well-suited for small to mid-sized nonprofits that need a simple and low-cost tool to manage tasks and coordination.

Does it require training?

No, Trello is intuitive and easy to adopt, and most teams can start using it with minimal onboarding.

Can it handle complex projects?

Trello works best for simple to moderately complex workflows. For advanced needs, teams may use integrations or consider more structured tools.

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