Why Non-Profits Should Switch to Free E-Signatures
Running a non-profit is a constant balancing act. You need professional tools to manage operations, but every dollar spent on software is a dollar not spent on your core mission.
One of the biggest "silent costs" for NGOs and charities is administrative subscriptions. And recently, e-signature platforms have become a major culprit.
Tools like DocuSign or Adobe Sign often charge $25.000 to $40.000+ per user/month. For a small team of 10 volunteers or staff, that’s $3,000+ a year just to sign papers.
There is a better way. Here is why switching to a free e-signature platform like Inkless is the smartest move your non-profit can make this year.
1. Zero Cost = More Impact
It sounds obvious, but the math is powerful.
- Cost of DocuSign Standard (5 users): ~$1,500 / year
- Cost of Inkless (Unlimited users): $0 / year
That $1,500 could buy:
- 300 meals for a food bank.
- A new laptop for a field worker.
- Advertising to reach 10,000 new potential donors.
2. Eliminate the "Volunteer Bottleneck"
Many non-profits rely on volunteers who come and go.
- With paid software, you have to buy a "seat" for every volunteer who needs to send a waiver or agreement. This is a logistical nightmare.
- With Inkless, there are no accounts required for signers and sending is free. A volunteer can simply open the site, upload a form, and get it signed by a donor or participant instantly. No IT setup needed.
3. Ideal Use Cases for Non-Profits
We see charities using free e-signatures for:
- Volunteer Liability Waivers: Send a link to 50 volunteers before an event.
- Donor Agreements: secure major gifts with a professional, legally binding contract.
- Board Resolutions: Get signatures from board members scattered across the country.
- Grant Applications: Sign and submit government forms securely.
4. Compliance & Trust
"Free" doesn't mean "unprofessional." Your donors and partners expect security. Inkless provides:
- Bank-Level Security: AES-256 encryption protects donor data.
- Legal Compliance: Fully compliant with UETA (US) and ESIGN acts.
- Audit Trails: Every document comes with a proof of signature log.
🤝 The Inkless Pledge
We built Inkless to be accessible to everyone—students, freelancers, and yes, non-profits fighting for a better world.
You generally don't need a "Non-Profit Discount" (which is usually just 10% off a high price). You need a tool that is free.
Stop paying for signatures. Start investing in your impact.