How does PerformYard help nonprofits with performance management?

PerformYard provides an easy-to-use platform for nonprofits to modernize and streamline performance management, including customized review processes, 360 reviews, self-evaluations, continuous feedback, and cascading goals aligned with organizational mission and values.

What features are included in PerformYard for nonprofits?

Features include performance reviews, goal tracking, weighted goals, feedback management, 360 reviews, self-evaluations, concurrent reviews, and reporting and analytics.

Is PerformYard suitable for small nonprofit organizations?

Yes, PerformYard is designed for organizations of all sizes, from fewer than 75 employees to large nonprofits, offering scalable solutions for performance management.

HR Software for Nonprofits That Keeps Your Team Mission- Focused

Most nonprofit HR teams run reviews on spreadsheets or skip them entirely. PerformYard provides provides a streamlined within budget, helps track goals aligned to your mission, and creates easy-to-understand reports for your board.

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“We wanted performance management and accountability to be built into the fabric of our culture. Performance management has become much easier because we have PerformYard in place.”

Kathy W. | Director of HR | Non-Profit

Performance Management Built for Lean Non-Profit HR Teams

Most nonprofits run HR with a small team — often one person managing reviews across the entire organization. PerformYard cuts the admin work out of that process.

You can build review cycles once and run them on repeat, automate reminders, and track completion from a single dashboard. Your staff gets a clear, simple experience. You get time back for the work that actually moves your mission forward.

Goal Setting Tied to Your Mission

Nonprofit goals don't always look like corporate ones. Program outcomes, community impact metrics, and grant deliverables matter as much as individual performance targets.

PerformYard's flexible goal management lets you build goals around what your organization actually measures. Connect them directly to reviews so nothing gets lost between cycles.

According to PerformYard's State of Performance Management Report, employees who set 20–30 goals per year complete 38% more of them than those who set fewer than five. The structure matters.

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Performance Data Your Board Can See

HR directors at nonprofits are regularly asked to justify people investments to leadership and funders. PerformYard gives you the reporting to do that. Review completion rates, goal progress by department, trend data over time. Every review cycle builds a record of organizational performance, so board conversations start with data instead of gut feel. Because every PerformYard customer gets a dedicated customer success manager at no extra cost, you have someone in your corner who has done this before.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PerformYard affordable for nonprofits?

PerformYard is priced at $5–$10 per user per month, billed annually. Every contract includes onboarding and employee training at no extra cost — there are no implementation fees. For nonprofits operating on tight budgets, that means you get a dedicated customer success manager and a fully supported launch without paying anything beyond your per-seat subscription. View all pricing options and tiers.

Can PerformYard support mission-aligned goal setting?

Yes. PerformYard's goal management is fully flexible, you can build goals around program outcomes, grant deliverables, competency development, or any other framework your organization uses. Goals connect directly to review forms and 1:1 meetings, so progress stays visible throughout the year rather than surfacing only at review time.

Does PerformYard work for small HR teams?

PerformYard is built for HR teams of any size, including departments of one. Review cycles run automatically once configured, reminders go out without manual follow-up, and completion tracking happens in real time. HR managers at nonprofits typically spend significantly less time on review administration after switching to PerformYard.

Can PerformYard handle both staff and volunteer performance?

PerformYard is designed for employee performance management. If your organization manages a mix of paid staff and volunteers with employment relationships, PerformYard works well for the staff side of that equation. Your customer success manager can help you think through how to structure review populations during setup.

How long does PerformYard onboarding take?

Most teams are up and running within a few weeks. Your dedicated customer success manager handles the process design, employee training, and your first launch, or you can follow PerformYard's self-serve documentation and move at your own pace.