Applicant Tracker: Our applicant management tool, tailor-made for nonprofits

Since 1995, Idealist has connected mission-driven individuals with social-impact organizations. Now, we're making that process even easier.

Use Idealist's Applicant Tracker to streamline recruitment for your jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

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A simple solution for all your recruitment needs

Applicant tracking systems can be overwhelming, cumbersome, and expensive. That's why we've designed a free, flexible, and easy-to-use alternative, specifically to support organizations like yours. With Idealist's Applicant Tracker, you'll find the recruitment experience:

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Streamlined

Job, internship, and volunteer opportunity seekers apply directly to your listing. No more clutter in your inbox!

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Comprehensive

Use Idealist's dashboard to track candidates, application materials, and activity. No apps to download, no new platforms to learn, no extra logins to manage.

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Responsive

You’ll be notified as soon as new applications are received, and you can view relevant information all in one place.


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Applicants fill in their information, upload materials and additional documents, and send completed applications directly to you—all without leaving your listing.

Review your applicants in one place, screen them out or move them to the next stage, and leave notes for your team.

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Understanding the reach of your listing is key. That's why Applicant Tracker provides the resources to help you monitor your progress.


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Listing view numbers

A comprehensive assessment of your application data that allows you to track conversion rates.

Candidate tracking

Candidate tracking

To-the-minute updates on every active applicant across all of your listings.

Support from real people

Support from real people

Our support team boasts a 97% approval rating and is here when you need them.

Have questions or need help getting started?

Contact our Community Support Team for personalized guidance from our product experts.

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