Professional help at rates nonprofits can afford. Here's how.
Rendered connects skilled professionals with nonprofit organisations. Talent works at reduced rates—roughly 25% of market—because they want meaningful work. Nonprofits get professional help they couldn't otherwise afford. Payment creates accountability on both sides.
Why this works
The problem with free
When professionals volunteer, there's no real accountability. They can withdraw anytime. The nonprofit feels unable to push back on quality or timeline. Both sides are operating in "favour mode"—which leads to unreliable outcomes.
The problem with expensive
Commercial consultants charge £800-1,500/day. That's unaffordable for most small and mid-size nonprofits. So they go without professional help—or make do with whatever free assistance they can find.
The sweet spot
Even modest payment changes the dynamic. When a professional gets paid, they're obligated to deliver. When a nonprofit pays, they're entitled to expect quality. It's a professional engagement, not a favour.
We've found the rate that makes this work: low enough for nonprofits to afford, high enough for talented professionals to commit. Approximately 25% of commercial rates.
For Nonprofits
Post your project
Describe what you need. Timeline, deliverables, outcomes. Get an instant cost estimate.
Review matched talent
We suggest professionals who fit your needs. See their background, approach, and availability.
Select and agree scope
Choose who you want to work with. Define clear deliverables and milestones. Pay into escrow.
Work happens
Regular check-ins. Professional communication. Push back if needed—this is a paid engagement.
Approve and pay
Review deliverables. Request revisions if needed. Release payment when satisfied.
For Talent
Apply to join
Tell us your background and skills. We review applications and conduct light-touch vetting.
Browse opportunities
See projects matching your skills. Filter by cause area, time commitment, and type of work.
Apply to projects
Express interest in projects that fit. Explain why you're right for the work.
Do great work
Deliver what you committed to. Communicate progress. Meet deadlines.
Get paid
Payment released when client approves. Leave a review. Move to next project.
How we ensure quality
For nonprofits
- Talent vetting
- Everyone on our platform has been reviewed. We verify professional backgrounds, confirm recent experience, and conduct screening calls. We don't accept everyone who applies.
- Payment protection
- Your payment sits in escrow until you approve the work. You don't release funds until you're satisfied with what's been delivered.
- Clear expectations
- Both sides agree on deliverables, timeline, and milestones upfront. No ambiguity about what "done" looks like.
- Platform support
- If something goes wrong, we're here to mediate. Persistent underperformers are removed from the platform.
For talent
- Verified organisations
- We check that organisations are legitimate registered nonprofits. You're working with real charities, not scams.
- Protected payments
- Payments are held in escrow from the start. When you deliver, you get paid—we don't leave you chasing invoices.
- Fair treatment
- This is a professional engagement. Nonprofits understand they're paying for work and should treat you accordingly.
How payments work
Nonprofit posts project
Scope and rate agreed
Payment goes to escrow
Money held securely
Work delivered
Nonprofit approves
Payment released
For nonprofits
You pay the full project rate when scope is agreed. Funds are held securely in escrow. You release payment when you're satisfied with deliverables. If there's a dispute, we mediate before funds are released.
For talent
You receive 80% of the project value. Our 20% commission covers platform operations, vetting, matching, and payment processing. Payment is released when the client approves your work—typically within a few days of delivery.
Transparency note: All rates are published openly. Nonprofits see exactly what they're paying. Talent sees exactly what they'll receive. No hidden fees, no surprises.
I'm from a nonprofit
Post your first project and see how affordable professional help can be.