Volunteer onboarding
The Blue Ribbon Project
About 70 volunteers each sign the governance and ethics policies. Templates replaced meetings held only to collect signatures, and signed copies back up to Google Drive.
Read the story BoldSign for nonprofits
Free eSignature for nonprofits, from volunteer forms to grant agreements
Collect signatures on volunteer waivers, adoption forms, and grant paperwork from any phone, and see at a glance who has not signed yet.
Works in: the web app and the iOS and Android apps.
Nonprofit prices in USD, billed annually
- Growth plan Standard price $5 $0 per user a month
- 50 envelopes a month
- 10 templates
- Team management and in-person signing
- Business plan Standard price $15 $8 per user a month
- Unlimited envelopes and templates
- Custom roles and single sign-on
- AI-powered field detection
- Premium plan Standard price $99 $50 a month for the account
- 250 envelopes a month
- Unlimited templates
- Unlimited brands
Regular prices from the pricing page.
Trusted by 100,000+ organizations worldwide
eSignature for nonprofits
eSignature for nonprofit organizations
BoldSign is an eSignature tool nonprofits use to send volunteer agreements, adoption contracts, grant agreements, and board approvals. Verified nonprofits get the Growth plan free for one user. The Business plan costs a nonprofit $8 per user a month, billed yearly (prices are in USD).
Start on the Growth plan for one sender. Move to the Business plan when several staff send. See every feature by plan.
Why it matters
Why does eSignature matter for nonprofits?
BoldSign replaces the printing, chasing, and filing that slow a small nonprofit team down. The same few people send waivers, contracts, and approvals to volunteers, families, trustees, and funders they rarely see in person.
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Every volunteer signs their own copy
Policies go out to each volunteer, come back signed, need storing, and go out again after every update.
With BoldSignBulk send goes to your whole volunteer list from a shared template, and every document keeps an audit trail.
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Paper slows the people you serve
Adoption and service agreements wait on printing, two signatures, and the trip back to the office.
With BoldSignThe people you serve sign in any phone browser, with no printing or trip to the office.
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Budgets go to the mission first
An admin tool competes with programs for every dollar, so it has to cost little and save staff time.
With BoldSignVerified nonprofits get the Growth plan free for one user and 50% off the Business plan.
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Boards and funders are rarely in one room
Resolutions and grant agreements wait until each signer finds time to meet.
With BoldSignTrustees and funders sign from their own devices, and signing groups suit a board.
Common use cases
Which nonprofit documents can you send for signature?
BoldSign handles the agreements a nonprofit sends every week, from a single volunteer waiver to a board resolution. Each use case below starts with the problem teams describe and shows how BoldSign handles it.
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Volunteer agreements and policies
Each volunteer signs their own copy, and every policy update starts the round again.
With BoldSignSave the agreement as a template once and send it with just an email address. Automatic reminders follow up until it is signed.
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Waivers and sign-ups at events
People arrive at an event before anyone has their paperwork.
With BoldSignStaff collect signatures in person on a phone or tablet on the Growth plan. On the Business plan, a bulk link behind a QR code signs up people you cannot name in advance.
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Adoption, client, and service agreements
Paper agreements wait to be printed, signed by two people, and returned.
With BoldSignAdd both signers to one document, in order or at the same time. Each signer gets the completed copy by email.
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Grant applications and funder agreements
A grant needs your director, then the funder, often in different cities and before a deadline.
With BoldSignSet a signing order and an expiry date, and see who still has to sign.
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Board resolutions and approvals
Trustees rarely meet in one room, and a resolution waits until enough of them sign.
With BoldSignTrustees sign board approvals from any device, each with a dated audit trail.
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Staff, teacher, and contractor contracts
Paid staff and contractors need proper contracts on a nonprofit budget.
With BoldSignSend each contract from a shared template, and use team management to see every onboarding document your team has sent.
Everything you get
What does a nonprofit get on an eSignature plan?
BoldSign has every feature a nonprofit needs to run document signing, from one volunteer waiver to a full campaign of forms.
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Sending and signing
- Automatic field detection
- Signer attachments
- In-person signing at events
- Print, sign, and upload
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Templates and bulk sending
- Shared templates for the team
- Fields placed automatically at chosen words
- Bulk send to a volunteer list
- Bulk links behind a QR code
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Tracking and reminders
- Status tracking for the whole team
- Automatic reminders
- Expiry dates
- Audit trail on every document
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Signer identity
- Email and SMS one-time codes
- Access codes
- ID verification
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Team and access
- Team management
- Custom roles and permissions
- Single sign-on
- Signing groups for trustees
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Reaching every signer
- Signing pages and emails in the signer's language
- Delivery by email, SMS, or WhatsApp
- Your logo and colors
Mobile
Can volunteers and staff sign from a phone?
Yes, BoldSign has a mobile app for iOS and Android. Without the app, staff and volunteers use BoldSign in any phone browser.
BoldSign mobile app
Staff send and track forms from a phone, and volunteers sign in person at events. BoldSign has an iOS and Android app, and volunteers without it sign in any phone browser.
Scan the QR code or tap an app store badge to get started.Tap a badge to get the app.
Security and compliance
How secure is eSignature for donor and volunteer records?
BoldSign keeps donor and volunteer records secure.
Compliance
BoldSign meets global security and compliance standards to protect your documents and data. Manage the settings below to align with your organization’s requirements.
Data Residency
Active (US - Global)Your documents and signer data are securely stored in your selected region to meet data sovereignty and local regulatory requirements.
HIPAA Compliance
EnabledEnable HIPAA mode to protect PHI using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards aligned with HIPAA regulations.
PCI DSS
CompliantPayments are securely processed through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1-certified provider, ensuring the safe handling and encryption of all payment data.
CCPA & CPRA
CompliantEnsures compliance with California privacy laws, giving residents transparency and control over their personal data, including rights to access, delete, and opt out.
SOC 2 Type II
CompliantBoldSign has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II audit, validating our controls for security, availability, confidentiality, and data integrity.
UETA & ESIGN
CompliantBoldSign ensures that all e-signatures are legally binding and compliant with the U.S. ESIGN Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).
eIDAS (SES)
CompliantBoldSign complies with the EU eIDAS Regulation (910/2014) and supports Simple Electronic Signatures (SES) by default.
eIDAS (QES)
EnabledEnable Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for contracts requiring the highest legal assurance under eIDAS.
For IT and procurement
Security and procurement documents for eSignature
IT and procurement teams can read BoldSign’s security policy, data processing agreement, and subprocessor list online. They can also request the SOC 2 Type 2 report.
- Sign-in
Single sign-on and user provisioning
Works with Microsoft Entra ID.
See features by plan - Audit report
SOC 2 Type 2 report
Available on request from BoldSign.
Request the SOC 2 report - Data protection
Data processing agreement
Includes the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK Addendum by reference.
Read the data processing agreement - Data protection
Subprocessor list
Every third party BoldSign uses to process data.
See the subprocessor list - Service
Service level agreement
Uptime, support response times, and service commitments.
Find it in the Legal Center
Why BoldSign
Why choose BoldSign for your nonprofit
BoldSign fits the way a small nonprofit team works: reusable forms, signers who need no account, and a record of every signature.
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No account, no app to install
Volunteers, donors, and families sign from any phone browser, with no account and no app to install.
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One template per form
One template per form serves every new volunteer, and an updated policy goes out from the same template.
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An audit trail on every document
Every signed document carries an audit trail of who signed, when, and from which IP address.
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The lowest nonprofit price compared
The nonprofit price of the BoldSign Business plan is lower than the nonprofit price of the other published plans compared below.
Nonprofit programs compared
Docusign alternatives for nonprofits: discounts compared
BoldSign publishes a free plan for verified nonprofits, and the other four publish none. Its Business plan costs a nonprofit $8 per user a month, under a third of the Docusign Business Pro plan after its nonprofit discount.
| Nonprofit offer | BoldSign | Docusign | Adobe Acrobat Sign | PandaDoc | Dropbox Sign |
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| Free plan for verified nonprofits | Yes (Growth plan, one user) | No | No | No | Not published |
| Published discount on paid plans | Yes (50% off the Business and Premium plans) | Yes (30% off the Standard and Business Pro plans) | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Nonprofit price of the top published plan | $8$96 billed yearly, Business plan | $31.50$378 billed yearly, Business Pro plan: 30% off the $540 paid-upfront price | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Envelopes on that plan | Yes (unlimited) | Yes (100 per user a year) | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Bulk send | $0.25 per envelopeBusiness plan | Included on the Business Pro plan | Price not publishedFrom the Acrobat Pro plan, up to 50 recipients | Price not publishedFrom the Business plan, yearly billing only | From the Standard plan |
Not published means the vendor’s website, help centre, and blog do not state it. Spotted something outdated? Tell us.
For a 5-user team, that is $480 a year on the BoldSign Business plan. The Docusign Business Pro plan costs the same team $1,890 at its nonprofit price.
Customer stories
Nonprofits that moved their signing online
BoldSign customers in nonprofit work describe the problem they had and what changed after they moved signing online.
Adoption agreements
Almost Home Animal Rescue
Paper adoption contracts were slow to come back. They now return faster, with less wasted paper and printing.
Read the story
Teacher contracts
North Peninsula Mandarin School
A school run by parent volunteers needed teacher contracts signed without adding cost. It sends them on the Growth plan, free for nonprofits.
Read the story What it costs
Limits and costs to know before you send nonprofit forms with BoldSign
BoldSign handles sending, signing, and tracking. It does not write grant proposals or manage donors, and the nonprofit discount covers plan seats only.
Prices are in USD.
- 1 User on the free Growth plan Each extra user costs the standard $5 a month.
- $0.25 Bulk send and bulk links Per envelope, as add-ons on the Business plan.
- $0.20 SMS delivery Per SMS, on the Business plan.
Good to know
Before your first campaign
- 50 Envelopes a month Per user, on the Growth plan.
- Bulk send and bulk links cannot be added to the Essential or Growth plans.Nonprofits can add them on the Business plan, which costs a nonprofit $8 per user a month, billed yearly.
- Accounts created with a free email domain, such as Gmail, are verified through BoldSign support before bulk send is turned on.
Apply
How do nonprofits get discounted eSignature pricing?
You apply for BoldSign nonprofit pricing with the form on this page, and BoldSign reviews each application.
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Submit the form
Add your organization’s name and website, the plan you want, and one document proving nonprofit status, as PDF, DOC, JPG, or PNG.
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Get activated
Once your status is verified, you get an email with the steps to activate your plan.
Need help? Read the application guide.
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Related
More eSignature guides for nonprofit teams
- Feature
Bulk links
Collect sign-ups from people you cannot name yet.
See bulk links - Guide
BoldSign in Claude
Send documents from your BoldSign templates by asking Claude.
Set up BoldSign in Claude
Switching
Switching from another eSignature tool
Docusign templates import into BoldSign at no charge with BoldSign’s import tool, and BoldSign support helps teams make the switch.
- Guide
Import your Docusign templates
Step-by-step help for moving Docusign templates into BoldSign.
Read the import guide - Comparison
BoldSign compared with Docusign
Features and prices side by side, for teams moving from Docusign.
See the Docusign comparison - Comparison
BoldSign compared with Dropbox Sign
For teams moving from Dropbox Sign, formerly HelloSign.
See the Dropbox Sign comparison - Comparison
BoldSign compared with Adobe Acrobat Sign
For teams moving from Adobe Acrobat Sign.
See the Adobe comparison - Comparison
BoldSign compared with PandaDoc
For teams moving from PandaDoc.
See the PandaDoc comparison - Comparison
SignNow and other tools
Every eSignature tool BoldSign is compared with.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is BoldSign really free for nonprofits?
The Growth plan is free for one user at verified nonprofits. It includes 50 envelopes a month, 10 templates, template sharing, in-person signing, and team management.
Which organizations qualify?
BoldSign accepts registered nonprofits, charities, and foundations, nonprofit educational and public sector bodies, local and international NGOs, and religious organizations. You need legal nonprofit registration and proof of it. Organizations of any size qualify. Government-funded organizations qualify only if they operate independently as a legally registered nonprofit.
Can a nonprofit board approve resolutions remotely?
Yes. BoldSign sends the resolution to each trustee, who signs from a phone or computer with no account. The audit trail records when each trustee signed, and each trustee receives the signed resolution.
Are the signatures legally binding?
Yes. BoldSign complies with the ESIGN Act, UETA, and eIDAS, so its signatures are secure and legally binding. Rules by country are in the legality guide.
Can we switch if we already pay for BoldSign?
Yes. Existing BoldSign customers who qualify move to nonprofit pricing. Send your proof through the application form and support moves your subscription across. If you are on a trial, include your preferred plan and user count, and you get an activation link once approved.
Is the nonprofit discount available in our country?
BoldSign offers nonprofit pricing worldwide to every validated nonprofit. International NGOs qualify with registration documents issued by an authorized body in their own country.
Is Docusign free for nonprofits?
No. Docusign offers nonprofits 30% off its Standard and Business Pro plans on annual billing, with no free plan.
Does PandaDoc have nonprofit pricing?
PandaDoc says it offers special pricing to qualifying nonprofits but does not publish the rate on its website.
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Last updated: October 15, 2026. Disclaimer: This page contains product comparisons based on publicly available information as of October 2026 and may change.