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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining our nonprofit community.

What is The Nonprofit Hive Community?

The Nonprofit Hive is a free, global nonprofit community connecting professionals across 90+ countries. Through facilitated Hive Chats, peer-created resources, and trusted partners, we ensure no one in social impact work has to navigate the challenges alone.

Who can join the community?

The Hive is for the people behind the missions. This includes everyone from executive directors and fundraisers to volunteers and consultants. Currently, the network includes members from over 2,300 organizations across 90 countries.

How is this different from LinkedIn or other professional forums?

While many platforms focus on “broadcasting” and “performance,” the Hive is focused on bonding and presence. We move beyond the “digital noise” and “content graveyards” of traditional forums by prioritizing relational depth and one-on-one connections that often lead to real-world collaborations and friendships.

Is the nonprofit hive community really free to join?

Yes — 100% free, always. There are no applications, no fees, and no gatekeeping. We believe access to a supportive nonprofit community should never be a barrier. Sign up in under a minute and start connecting immediately.

How do we keep it free?

The Nonprofit Hive is 100% free for nonprofit professionals thanks to our generous sponsors — companies that believe in strengthening the sector, not just selling to it.
These sponsors fund the platform and weekly Hive Chats so nonprofit professionals anywhere in the world can join without cost. In return, they get thoughtful visibility in our community, newsletter, and events — never intrusive ads or hard sells.
Our sponsors are carefully chosen to align with our mission of connection, learning, and support for nonprofit teams.

We also are thrilled when members decide to reinvest in to the community through donations of their own when possible.

What are “Hive Chat’s” and how do they work?

Hive Chats are weekly, 30-minute 1:1 peer matches designed to help nonprofit professionals connect, learn, and grow together. They serve as a core platform for The Nonprofit Hive, allowing “changemakers” to cultivate their social impact network without the pressure of maintaining a profile or managing a dashboard.

More info – How Hive Chats Work

Technical Information for Hive Chats

How do I update my chosen Hive Chat time once submitted?

This is super easy to do! Just go back through your original link to “Choose Your Time” and resubmit with your new time request.
Please note this switch up is ONLY possible until 12:00pm EST on the Monday of each week.
After that the Hive Chat Time closes for the week and we can no longer change your time slot.

What do I do if I need to cancel my call?

Nonprofit Hive Etiquette is clear – we do our best to prioritize these calls and keep to the decided on time.
If you need to cancel we ask you to send your Hive Match a quick message over LinkedIn (you have their LinkedIn profile in your introductory email) to let them know you cannot attend.
You are welcome to reschedule your call on your own timing and platforms (unfortunately our Hive Chat video links ARE time-sensitive).
We welcome being kept in the loop with a quick message or email regarding any cancellations.