5 Examples of Charity Power Apps

Charities and non-profit organisations often face the same challenge: managing increasing demand with limited resources. Manual processes, disconnected systems, and reliance on spreadsheets can make it difficult to operate efficiently and deliver impact. 

Microsoft Power Apps provides a practical way to address this. 

As part of the Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps enables charities to build tailored applications that streamline processes, improve visibility, and reduce administrative burden. 

In this blog, we explore 5 Power Apps examples for charities, showing how low-code solutions can support fundraising, service delivery, and day-to-day operations. 

What is Microsoft Power Apps?

Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code application development platform that allows organisations to build custom business applications with minimal coding. 

For charities, this means you can: 

• Replace manual, paper-based processes 

• Connect systems and data in one place 

• Improve collaboration across teams 

• Deliver better services with fewer resources 

Discover more about how the Power Platform can benefit charities in our expert blog.  

1. Fundraising and donor management apps

Fundraising is at the heart of most charities, but managing donations, campaigns, and supporter data across multiple systems can be challenging. 

A Power Apps solution can bring this together into a single, connected platform, enabling organisations to: 

• Track donations and fundraising campaigns 

• Manage donor relationships and communication 

• Monitor fundraising performance in real time 

• Segment supporters for targeted engagement 

This provides greater visibility across fundraising activity and helps teams make more informed decisions to maximise impact. 

2. Supporter portals

Charities need to engage effectively with supporters, donors, and stakeholders. 

Using Power Apps alongside Power Pages, organisations can create secure, user-friendly portals that allow supporters to: 

• Manage donations 

• Register for events 

• Access updates and resources 

• Update their personal details 

This creates a more connected and personalised experience, helping to improve engagement and long-term supporter retention. 

3. Service delivery and case management apps

For charities delivering services directly to beneficiaries, managing referrals, cases, and outcomes is critical. 

Power Apps can be used to create solutions that: 

• Track referrals and service users 

• Manage case information securely 

• Record interactions and progress 

• Monitor outcomes and impact 

For example, Together for Mental Wellbeing implemented a tailored solution to improve service delivery and streamline processes, enabling better visibility across their operations. 

4. Event management apps

Fundraising and community events are essential for many charities but managing them can be time-consuming. 

With a Power Apps event management solution, organisations can: 

• Manage registrations and attendee data 

• Track attendance in real time 

• Upload and share event documentation 

• Schedule sessions or activities 

• Plan and manage future events 

This reduces administrative effort and improves visibility across all events. 

5. Volunteer management apps

Managing volunteers across multiple events, locations, and roles can quickly become complex. 

A Power Apps solution can centralise this process, enabling charities to: 

• Track volunteer availability 

• Assign people to events or tasks 

• Record skills and certifications (e.g. first aid trained) 

• Share important documentation 

• Allow volunteers to accept or decline roles 

This ensures the right people are in the right place, improving efficiency and service delivery. 

Bringing these solutions together

While each of these applications can deliver value individually, many charities benefit most from a connected approach. 

At Pragmatiq, we have developed our Fundraising Accelerator using Microsoft Power Apps, designed specifically for charities. It brings together key processes such as donor management, event tracking, and reporting into one scalable solution. 

This enables organisations to reduce manual effort, improve visibility across fundraising activities, and create a more joined-up experience for both teams and supporters. Discover how Pragmatiq’s Accelerator supports charities in our dedicated blog.  

Real-world example of Power Apps for charities

Many organisations are already using Power Apps to transform their operations. 

For example, The JABBS Foundation used Microsoft technologies, including Power Apps, to replace manual processes and improve data visibility, enabling more informed decision-making and more efficient operations. 

This example highlights how charities can move away from disconnected systems and adopt scalable, digital solutions. 

Power Apps for charities: licensing and accessibility

Charities and non-profit organisations may be eligible for discounted Microsoft licensing, making Power Apps a cost-effective option. 

Combined with its low-code approach, this allows organisations to: 

• Deliver solutions quickly 

• Reduce reliance on traditional development 

• Scale applications as needs evolve

See Power Apps for charities in action

If you would like to explore how Power Apps can support charities in more detail, you can watch our on-demand webinar, which covers real-world use cases and demonstrates our Fundraising Accelerator in practice. 

 Download your on demand webinar – Power Apps for Charities – Exploring Pragmatiq’s Fundraising Accelerator | Pragmatiq 

Explore what Power Apps could do for your charity

Every charity operates differently, and the value of Power Apps comes from how it is applied to your specific challenges. 

At Pragmatiq, we work with charities to design and deliver tailored Power Apps solutions that streamline processes, connect systems, and support long-term growth. Start your journey with Power Apps today by filling out our contact form below, calling  01908 038 110 or emailing at info@pragmatiq.co.uk.