Non-Profit & Social Enterprise

Technology for Mission-Driven Organizations

Built by a cooperative, for cooperatives. We understand governance, impact measurement, and building technology that serves communities - not shareholders.

The Non-Profit Technology Gap

Non-profits and social enterprises are expected to operate with the same efficiency as for-profit companies, but without the budget. Off-the-shelf software does not fit cooperative governance models. SaaS subscriptions eat into mission budgets.

We are a solidarity cooperative ourselves. We know what it is like to balance democratic decision-making with operational efficiency. We understand that your technology needs to serve your mission - not create new administrative burdens.

We build tools that amplify your impact - not just software that checks a box. And we do it at rates that make sense for social sector budgets.

Real-World Social Sector Use Cases

Cooperative Management Systems

Member portals, democratic voting, profit-sharing calculations, governance documentation, and meeting management for worker and multi-stakeholder co-ops.

Example: Worker cooperative governance and member portal

Impact Measurement Tools

Theory of change tracking, outcome measurement, stakeholder surveys, social return on investment (SROI) calculations, and funder reporting.

Example: Social enterprise impact dashboard for investors

Donor & Volunteer Management

Donation processing, recurring giving, tax receipts, volunteer scheduling, hour tracking, and communications for community-based organizations.

Example: Community center volunteer and donor CRM

Grant Management Systems

Grant opportunity tracking, application workflows, budget management, milestone reporting, and multi-funder compliance for non-profits.

Example: Non-profit grant portfolio management system

Social Sector Solutions

  • Cooperative management systems
  • Impact measurement and reporting
  • Donor and volunteer management
  • Grant application and tracking
  • Membership and governance platforms
  • Community engagement tools

Non-Profit Tech Stack

  • Member portal and authentication
  • Payment processing (donations, fees)
  • CRM integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Email automation and communications
  • Voting and decision-making tools
  • Impact data visualization

What You Get

  • Member self-service portals
  • Impact reporting dashboards
  • Automated workflows
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Governance documentation
  • Training for staff and volunteers

Built for Democratic Governance

We Understand Co-op Principles

As a solidarity cooperative, we design technology that respects the seven cooperative principles and supports democratic decision-making:

  • Democratic Member Control: Voting systems, proposal workflows, consensus tools
  • Member Economic Participation: Patronage tracking, profit distribution calculators
  • Education & Training: Member onboarding, knowledge management, training tracking
  • Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Inter-cooperative platforms and networks
  • Concern for Community: Impact tracking and stakeholder engagement tools

How We Work

A transparent, collaborative process designed for your success

1

Mission Alignment

Week 1

We start by understanding your mission, governance structure, and how technology can amplify your impact.

2

Stakeholder Co-Design

Weeks 2-3

Involve staff, board members, volunteers, and beneficiaries in designing solutions that work for everyone.

3

Phased Implementation

Weeks 4-10

Build in stages to respect budget constraints and allow for learning and iteration.

4

Capacity Building

Final Phase

Train your team to manage and evolve the system, reducing long-term dependency on consultants.

Pricing

$40-100/hour
Discounted rates for non-profits and cooperatives

Member Portal: $8,000 - $20,000 (authentication, profiles, communications, document access)

Cooperative Management System: $15,000 - $40,000 (voting, governance, profit-sharing, reporting)

Impact Measurement Platform: $12,000 - $35,000 (data collection, dashboards, funder reports)

Donor/Volunteer CRM: $10,000 - $30,000 (donations, tax receipts, scheduling, communications)

Special pricing for cooperatives: We offer 20-30% discounts for certified cooperatives and can structure deferred payment for organizations with grant-based revenue cycles.

Built by a Cooperative, For Cooperatives

Vinerals Technologies is a solidarity cooperative. We are owned by our workers, governed democratically, and committed to serving the social economy. When you work with us, you are supporting the cooperative movement.

Member of the Quebec Cooperative Network

Ready to Build Something Great?

Free consultation. No pressure. Let's talk about what technology can do for your business.

Or email us at contact@vineralstechnologies.com