Nonprofit Pricing & Procurement at a Glance
Ruzuku is an online course platform for organizations that teach, train, and certify. Deliver programs to participants anywhere, train volunteers and staff, and build community — without needing an IT department.
Online Courses & Programs
Turn your curricula into structured online experiences with video, text, exercises, and quizzes.
Built-in Live Video Meetings
Schedule and run live workshops, Q&As, and trainings directly within your courses — built-in video meetings (browser-based, no Zoom account needed) or use the Zoom integration.
Community & Discussions
Connect participants across locations with built-in forums and peer-to-peer learning.
Certificates & Credentials
Issue completion certificates for trainings, certifications, and professional development.
Student Tech Support
Our team helps your participants with login and access issues — your staff stays focused on programs.
Unlimited Participants
No per-student fees, no contact caps, no forced upgrades. Serve as many people as your mission requires.
Transparent Nonprofit & Grant-Ready Training Plans
All plans include unlimited courses and zero transaction fees. Nonprofit pricing requires a brief conversation with our team.
Lifetime Pro
One payment, permanent access. Designed for grant-funded organizations that need budget certainty.
- Pay once, use forever — no recurring subscription
- Grant-friendly: fund from a single budget allocation
- Split payments available for fiscal year alignment
- Includes everything in Pro, permanently
- Pays for itself in 3.5 years vs. annual Pro
Grant Proposal & Procurement Toolkit
Audit-ready vendor justification narrative and institutional procurement terms for 501(c)(3) grant applications (2 CFR § 200) and board budget proposals.
“Ruzuku is selected as our online training and program delivery platform. It provides browser-based cohort and self-paced instruction, unlimited participant scalability with zero per-student licensing penalties, and 0% platform transaction fees. The one-time Lifetime License ($4,950) allows full program deployment within our current grant allocation with zero recurring software liabilities in future fiscal cycles.”
W-9 & Vendor Packets
Signed W-9, sole-source justification, and formal written quotes provided upon request.
Procurement Payment
Net-30 purchase order invoicing, ACH/wire transfers, check, or institutional card.
Split Fiscal Invoicing
Invoices can be structured across two fiscal years or distinct grant award cycles.
Trusted by nonprofits, universities & government agencies
Why Nonprofits Choose Ruzuku
Built for organizations that need reliability, affordability, and simplicity — without an IT department.
Zero Transaction Fees
Every dollar goes to your mission. No 2-10% platform fees eating into program revenue or donations.
Grant-Friendly Purchasing
One-time lifetime license, annual billing, split payments, and detailed invoicing for institutional procurement. We handle purchase orders.
Your Participants Get Support
When volunteers or staff have login issues, our team helps them directly. Your program staff stays focused on delivery, not troubleshooting.
Budget Predictability
Flat pricing with no per-student fees, no contact caps, no feature limits that force upgrades. Know your costs upfront.
How Mission-Driven Institutions Deliver Programs on Ruzuku
Real programs from real institutions — delivering education, training, and certification at scale.
Facilitator Certification
Emory University
Runs a global SEE Learning facilitator certification program across 6+ languages and multiple continents on Ruzuku.
1,400+ enrolled
Volunteer & Staff Training
Crime Stoppers USA
Trains tip line operators nationwide with consistent, trackable onboarding on their own branded domain.
training.crimestoppersusa.org
Open-Access Education
INGSA (New Zealand)
Delivers free science-policy courses for Global South policymakers — funded by a single lifetime license grant.
$4,950 one-time
How Ruzuku Compares for Nonprofits
Nonprofit discount programs, fee structures, and procurement support across major platforms.
| Feature | Ruzuku | Thinkific | LearnWorlds | Teachable | TalentLMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit discount | 30% off annual plans | Not published | 15% lifetime, Pro Training+ | Not published | 20% off annual plan |
| Lifetime (one-time) grant option | Yes — $4,950 | No | No | No | No |
| Platform transaction fees | 0% on all plans | 0% on Thinkific Payments; 5-1% on own Stripe | $5/sale on Starter; 0% Pro+ | 7.5% on Starter; 0% Builder+ | N/A (internal training) |
| Student limits on entry plans | Unlimited on paid plans | 10,000 student cap across named tiers | Unlimited | 100 on Starter; 1,000 on Builder | 5 users free, then per-seat tiers |
| Direct student tech support | Included on all paid plans | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| POs & institutional invoicing | Standard on all plans | Enterprise / Plus only | Enterprise only | Enterprise only | Enterprise only |
Most course platforms either don't publish a nonprofit discount, charge transaction fees on sales, or cap your participants. Ruzuku combines an upfront 30% discount, zero transaction fees, and an outright lifetime license option ($4,950) specifically tailored for grant-funded budgets.
Included in All Nonprofit Plans
- ✓Unlimited courses and unlimited student enrollments
- ✓Built-in browser video meetings (60 conference / 250 presentation)
- ✓Verifiable PDF completion certificates & CSV grade reports
- ✓Formal vendor quotes, W-9 packets & Net-30 purchase orders
Explicit Technical Exclusions
- ✕No SCORM, xAPI, or TinCan package importing
- ✕No HIPAA compliance (no protected health record storage)
- ✕No SAML/OIDC enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
- ✕No proctored exam lockdown software
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Pricing & Grants
Does Ruzuku offer nonprofit discounts?
Yes. We offer 30% off annual Core or Pro plans for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, and public agencies. We also offer a one-time Lifetime Pro option at $4,950 designed specifically for grant-funded budgets.
How do I qualify for nonprofit pricing?
We work with 501(c)(3) organizations, registered charities, NGOs, public agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions. There is no burdensome formal application — book a brief 20-minute call with Peter or our team to discuss your organization and we will set up your nonprofit account.
Can grant funding (such as federal, state, or foundation awards) pay for a course platform?
Yes. Under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.453 and § 200.403–405), cloud course software procured directly to deliver grant-funded participant training and gather evaluation data is 100% allowable as a direct project cost. The Lifetime Pro option ($4,950 one-time) is especially popular because it can be expended during the active grant period with zero ongoing subscription liabilities.
How do we pay via purchase order (PO), Net-30 invoice, ACH, or check?
We accommodate standard institutional procurement requirements. We provide signed W-9 packets, formal written vendor quotes, vendor registration forms, Net-30 purchase order invoicing, ACH/wire transfers, and split-year billing across fiscal periods.
What documentation and data exports does Ruzuku provide for grant evaluators and funder audits?
Ruzuku provides downloadable CSV grade and enrollment rosters, timestamped participant progress logs, post-course assessment scores, and verifiable PDF completion certificates. Historical learner records and transcripts are preserved indefinitely under federal 5-year audit retention standards.
Do you charge per-seat, per-learner, or transaction fees on grant beneficiaries?
No. All paid Ruzuku plans include unlimited student enrollments and 0% platform transaction fees. You can train 50 or 5,000 participants without incurring per-user penalty fees or unexpected budget overages.
How does account ownership and coordinator handover work when nonprofit staff change?
Organizational course ownership remains with your institution. The Pro plan includes multiple instructor and manager seats, allowing seamless handover to new program coordinators or volunteers without rebuilding courses or losing participant history.
What is the difference between Ruzuku and corporate enterprise LMS platforms (like TalentLMS or Docebo)?
Corporate LMS platforms are built for internal HR compliance, SCORM packages, and per-employee licensing ($4–$12/user/month). Ruzuku is built for mission-driven organizations teaching external learners, volunteers, and coalition partners. It includes built-in live video classrooms, discussions, and student tech support without requiring an IT department.
What is included in the Lifetime Pro plan ($4,950 one-time)?
Lifetime Pro includes everything in Pro permanently: unlimited courses, unlimited participants, custom domain, white-label branding, PDF completion certificates, multiple instructors, AI video transcription and search, and student tech support with zero recurring renewal fees forever.
Can we run free community programs alongside paid professional courses?
Yes. You can deliver free, invitation-only courses for community beneficiaries alongside paid professional development certifications or workshops. You have complete pricing control per course, including 100% free enrollment, one-time fees, subscriptions, and coupon codes.
Learn more about how mission-driven organizations use Ruzuku on our Nonprofits overview page. Explore our in-depth guides on the Grant-Funded Compliance Checklist, Certificates & CE Credit, Nonprofit Platform Discounts Compared, or see our standard creator pricing.