Running a nonprofit means keeping a close eye on every dollar. The money you spend on overhead could be redirected to your mission. Web hosting is a necessary expense. Choosing the right provider helps you avoid unnecessary costs.
When evaluating hosting options, you want:
- Affordable pricing
- Reliable uptime
- Hosting that aligns with your organization’s values
GreenGeeks checks those boxes in ways that make sense for nonprofits. Since 2008, we have powered more than 600,000 websites in over 150 countries. Our commitment combines reliable hosting performance with environmental responsibility, a strong match for organizations focused on making an impact beyond their immediate work.
Here’s what makes our hosting a wise choice for nonprofits.
Why Your Nonprofit Needs Solid Web Hosting
Before exploring specifics, think about the real cost of poor hosting:
- Slow websites lose donors
- Sites that crash during campaigns cost you contributions
- Visitors who wait more than a few seconds often leave and rarely return
Donors often research organizations online before giving. They look for:
- Clear mission and goals
- Easy online donation option
Volunteers look for local opportunities online. If your website is slow or goes offline, you may lose supporters. A professional, fast-loading website builds trust with your visitors. Reliable hosting helps you show your organization takes its work seriously.
Performance That Keeps Your Site Online
We recorded a Time to First Byte of 395ms in recent tests, with load testing response times of 26ms. Our uptime is 99.96%, so your website stays accessible when donors or volunteers visit.
Largest Contentful Paint was 1.2 seconds, and full-page load time was 1.6 seconds. These metrics influence how visitors experience your site.
We use LiteSpeed servers with solid-state drives and integrated caching tools. Independent hosting benchmarks have ranked our platform among the fastest from LiteSpeed web hosting providers. LiteSpeed is available even on our starter plan, making us an affordable choice for this server technology.
For WordPress sites, the LiteSpeed Cache plugin integrates directly with our servers. This setup enables:
- Smart page caching
- Image optimization
- Database cleanup
LiteSpeed caching can deliver faster WordPress performance compared to standard configurations.
What You Get at Each Price Point
We structure our pricing around three tiers for WordPress and WooCommerce hosting. Our pricing includes three plans for WordPress and WooCommerce hosting:
- Lite: $2.95/month, ideal for a single website
- Pro: $4.95/month, supports unlimited websites, double the memory, and on-demand backups
- Premium: $8.95/month, offers more resources for larger sites with higher traffic
All plans include:
- Unmetered transfers
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Database access
- Managed WordPress features
- Free SSL certificate
- Domain name for the first year
- Daily backups
- Content delivery network access
These features are included at no extra cost.
The Pro plan gives nonprofits the flexibility to:
- Host unlimited websites (leading site, blog, event registration, campaign landing pages)
- Create restore points with on-demand backups before making changes to your site
Shared hosting discounts can reach up to 70% with longer billing periods. Prepaying for two or three years can reduce your monthly cost.
Backups and Data Protection
Nonprofits handle sensitive information, such as:
- Donor names
- Contact details
- Payment information
- Volunteer records
Protecting this data is essential for your operations and reputation.
We provide nightly full backups of your entire site. In addition to daily backups, we maintain weekly off-site backups for files and databases. This redundancy protects your data in the event of a server issue.
The Pro and Premium plans include on-demand backups, so you can create restore points whenever you need them. Before a significant update, simply create a backup to roll back if needed.
Security Features That Protect Donor Information
Website security means protecting the information your donors have entrusted to you. A breach can harm those relationships.
We use an advanced Web Application Firewall that analyzes incoming traffic and blocks threats before they reach your site, including emerging attack types that traditional measures may miss.
Our network is monitored 24/7 and protected against denial-of-service attacks. Automated checks run every 10 seconds, and engineers review systems every 30 minutes. Real-time security scanning looks for malware. If your site is compromised, our support team will clean it up at no extra charge.
All hosting plans include SSL certificates, which encrypt data between your visitors and your server. This encryption protects donation transactions and ensures browsers display the padlock icon, signaling a secure connection.
Environmental Responsibility Built Into the Service
GreenGeeks has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the United States Environmental Protection Agency since 2009. Only three EPA Green Power Partner companies replace a higher percentage of their energy use than we do.
We address power use by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. These certificates match 300% of our energy consumption, so for every unit of power we use, we invest three units of renewable energy back into the grid.
This approach enables us to operate with a negative carbon footprint, offsetting the emissions of two additional companies of our size.
We also partner with One Tree Planted, a global reforestation group. For every hosting account created, we plant a tree. Through this partnership, we’ve planted 50,000 trees so far.
If sustainability is part of your mission, our hosting aligns your website with those values. Each site contributes to renewable energy and reforestation initiatives.
Customer Support When You Need It
Many nonprofits operate without dedicated IT staff. When your website has an issue, you need real solutions from knowledgeable support.
We offer three support channels:
- Live chat: Available 24/7
- Email support: Response within 15 to 20 minutes
- Phone support: Available from 9 AM to 12 AM Eastern Time
Phone support is a feature many hosting companies no longer offer. Being able to speak directly with a support specialist when your website is down matters, especially during critical moments.
Trustpilot reviews often mention our support team’s responsiveness and patience with users who aren’t technical experts. Customers describe our team as quick, helpful, and willing to explain solutions step by step. Many long-term users report positive experiences with support.
Reliable support means nonprofit staff can focus on their mission, knowing help is available when technical issues come up.
Free Migration From Your Current Host
If you have a website hosted elsewhere, switching to us is simple. We offer free migration, handled by our migration specialists.
Most migrations are completed in less than 24 hours with no downtime. Your current site stays online until the new version is ready. No technical knowledge is required. Our team handles the entire process.
For WordPress sites, our team specializes in handling migrations. We move your database, files, themes, and plugins without the usual headaches of self-migration.
Growing With Your Organization
As your organization grows, your hosting needs may change. Our platform scales with you, so you can add new programs, launch campaigns, or expand your reach without major overhauls.
We designed our platform to scale with your organization. As you add content, grow your audience, or launch new features, the infrastructure adapts to meet higher demand. Unlimited bandwidth across all plans means traffic spikes won’t result in unexpected charges.
WooCommerce integration makes it easy to add online stores for merchandise sales or create donation pages for campaigns. Start with a basic site and expand as needed.
One-Click WordPress Installation and Updates
We optimize our hosting for WordPress. New accounts can install WordPress with a single click. Our managed features automatically handle updates, keeping your site secure without extra steps.
Our hosting includes access to multiple data center locations. You can choose a server near your primary audience to improve load times and user experience.
Enhanced security, free content delivery network access, and automatic caching keep WordPress sites running smoothly and safely. For organizations without a webmaster, these managed features reduce technical hassles.
Why Choose Us for Your Nonprofit Hosting?
We combine qualities that matter to nonprofits:
- Affordable pricing
- Reliable performance
- Environmental commitment
- Responsive support without long waits or automated systems
Our fast load times, high uptime, and reliable server technology keep your website available to donors and volunteers.
If sustainability is part of your mission, our hosting ensures your operations align with your values. Each month, your website supports renewable energy and reforestation efforts.
Free migration makes switching easy, and our scalable platform grows with your organization. With comprehensive backups and security features protecting your donor data, we handle the technical side so you can focus on your mission.
