Nonprofit Business Plans and Budgets, Made Simple

Step-by-step tools to turn your mission into impact with clear plans, compliant budgets, and board-ready financials.

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From overwhelming to funded

“[LivePlan] gave me direction on what was required to put together a plan to raise money for my nonprofit — a task I'd been delaying because it seemed so overwhelming. Next month I have several hundred thousand being invested into the nonprofit from the Houston medical community.”

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Don M.

Shopper Approved Review

Visibility like never before

“I've been using LivePlan with Xero for a few months now and love it. It's given me visibility about how we're doing against Forecast like I've never had before...”

Xero App Store Review

Rob M.

Xero App Store Review

Like a coach guiding you through the process

“LivePlan was a great help to design, work out, plan and strategically organize and think about all the ideas that go into developing a new project and business plan”

Shopper Approved Review

Alvaro F.

Shopper Approved Review

Thank you for this software!

“I learned more about running my small business from a week of focused work in [LivePlan] than I have from any other single source. It has fundamentally changed the way I view my business ventures.”

Capterra Review

Matthew H.

Capterra Review

So much value, so much assistance!

“There are examples, templates, and videos explaining what to write. [...] It does the math for you. It creates graphs and charts. It is amazing.”

G2 Review

Shawnnell B.

G2 Review

The platform is a game changer

“I have never created a business plan before, so I like how easy and friendly it is to use. [LivePlan] also gives guidance and ideas to put in your business plan and also does market research [..] which is great.”

Shopper Approved Review

Noel

Shopper Approved Review

No expertise needed

“I really like the prompts, ease of entry and flow. The ability to keep making edits and multiple editions. You don't need to read a manual to get started, it guides you step by step. ”

Capterra Review

Meridith F.

Capterra Review

Transformed our planning experience

“LivePlan is incredibly user-friendly, making the complex process of business planning feel straightforward and even enjoyable. ”

G2 Review

Ugo R.

G2 Review

Can't say enough about the ease of use

“I have created multiple scenarios for my business and its helped me make important decisions for 2026. The integration with QB is flawless and I would recommend this to any small business.”

Trust Radius Review

Mike N.

Trust Radius Review

I love the platform

“Easy to use and understand. I am always in favour of all business having a plan, Liveplan is by far the best in the market.”

Shopper Approved Review

Shaumit

Shopper Approved Review

From overwhelming to funded

“[LivePlan] gave me direction on what was required to put together a plan to raise money for my nonprofit — a task I'd been delaying because it seemed so overwhelming. Next month I have several hundred thousand being invested into the nonprofit from the Houston medical community.”

Shopper Approved Review

Don M.

Shopper Approved Review

Visibility like never before

“I've been using LivePlan with Xero for a few months now and love it. It's given me visibility about how we're doing against Forecast like I've never had before...”

Xero App Store Review

Rob M.

Xero App Store Review

Like a coach guiding you through the process

“LivePlan was a great help to design, work out, plan and strategically organize and think about all the ideas that go into developing a new project and business plan”

Shopper Approved Review

Alvaro F.

Shopper Approved Review

Thank you for this software!

“I learned more about running my small business from a week of focused work in [LivePlan] than I have from any other single source. It has fundamentally changed the way I view my business ventures.”

Capterra Review

Matthew H.

Capterra Review

So much value, so much assistance!

“There are examples, templates, and videos explaining what to write. [...] It does the math for you. It creates graphs and charts. It is amazing.”

G2 Review

Shawnnell B.

G2 Review

The platform is a game changer

“I have never created a business plan before, so I like how easy and friendly it is to use. [LivePlan] also gives guidance and ideas to put in your business plan and also does market research [..] which is great.”

Shopper Approved Review

Noel

Shopper Approved Review

No expertise needed

“I really like the prompts, ease of entry and flow. The ability to keep making edits and multiple editions. You don't need to read a manual to get started, it guides you step by step. ”

Capterra Review

Meridith F.

Capterra Review

Transformed our planning experience

“LivePlan is incredibly user-friendly, making the complex process of business planning feel straightforward and even enjoyable. ”

G2 Review

Ugo R.

G2 Review

Can't say enough about the ease of use

“I have created multiple scenarios for my business and its helped me make important decisions for 2026. The integration with QB is flawless and I would recommend this to any small business.”

Trust Radius Review

Mike N.

Trust Radius Review

I love the platform

“Easy to use and understand. I am always in favour of all business having a plan, Liveplan is by far the best in the market.”

Shopper Approved Review

Shaumit

Shopper Approved Review

Turns out, writing a nonprofit business plan doesn't have to be hard...

Built for Nonprofits, Not Just "Businesses"

LivePlan guides you through the exact questions nonprofits need to answer — whether you’re applying for grants, communicating with funders, reporting to your board, or maintaining 501(c)(3) compliance.

Get simple guidance and built-in AI assistance to help you:

  • Clarify your mission, programs, and impact
  • Write a compelling executive summary
  • Build compliant nonprofit budgets
  • Create straightforward financial statements and forecasts that educate board members on your organization’s fiscal health
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Budgets That Keep You Compliant

LivePlan walks you through exactly what financial information to enter, then automatically calculates:

  • Program, administrative, and fundraising budgets
  • Cash flow projections to avoid surprises
  • Income and expense statements are required for grants and compliance
  • Multi-year forecasts that support strategic planning

Everything updates automatically, so your numbers stay accurate as plans change.

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Board-Ready Financials

Most nonprofit boards are made up of volunteers, not accountants. LivePlan helps bridge that gap.

With LivePlan, you can:

  • Generate clean, easy-to-read financial reports for board meetings
  • Improve financial literacy across your board
  • Help board members understand tradeoffs, risks, and fiscal sustainability
  • Create a shared source of truth for planning and accountability
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Help when you need it

Most nonprofits finish their first plan faster than they expect. If you need help, here's how you can find it in LivePlan:

  • Chat with our advocacy team
  • Explore our extensive, help, education, best practices and short tutorial videos
  • Work 1:1 with a LivePlan Coach
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Plan smarter. Budget better. Lead with confidence.

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