How To Set Up and Optimize Your NPOconnect Profile For Free

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April 16, 2025 | 7 min read By:

Summary:

  • NPOconnect is a free resource that connects nonprofits to over 8 million employees with access to workplace giving platforms.
  • Signing up is easy and takes just a few simple steps.
  • A robust profile will help supporters find you on the platform.

What if you had a free tool that could connect your nonprofit with over 8 million potential donors and streamline donation management? Enter NPOconnect—a powerful platform designed to help nonprofits expand their donor base, optimize fundraising efforts, further their mission, and more. This tool helps fundraisers use their time more efficiently, while also helping them find engaged donors and manage donations.

Starting a profile is simple, and once completed, it can serve as a dynamic tool to attract and engage donors. Follow these six easy steps to get started and maximize your nonprofit’s presence on NPOconnect.

1. Sign Up for an Account

  1. Visit nonprofit.yourcause.com and click Create Account.
    • If you have a Blackbaud ID, click continue to sign in with your Blackbaud ID.
    • If you don’t have a Blackbaud ID, click continue to create one.
  2. Click continue with Email, enter your email address associated with your nonprofit organization, and click continue.
  3. Click send confirmation code, check your email for a code from [email protected], enter it on the page, and click confirm.
  4. Create a password, enter your name, and click sign up.
  5. To help connect you to your charity faster, you’ll be asked if your organization has received a check from The Blackbaud Giving Fund.
    • If yes, enter the requested details:
      • Check number
      • Amount
      • Check date
        Click continue
      • If you haven’t received a check, click Skip this step.

 

2. Claim Your Nonprofit

Now it’s time to verify your nonprofit:

  1. Log in using the email and password you just created.
  2. Click Claim My Nonprofit.
  3. Select the country where your organization is based, click the option that best represents your organization (nonprofit, private school, religious organization, or Native American tribe), and click next step.
  4. Click the option that best describes your organization:
    • My organization is a stand-alone nonprofit or a national office
    • My organization is a chapter affiliate under a larger operation
      Click next step
  5. Search for the name of your organization and click next step.
    • If your nonprofit isn’t listed, click I can’t find my organization.
  6. Enter your contact information:
    • Job title
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Website
      Click next step
  7. Upload a document that shows the nonprofit you’re working to claim
    • Typically, this is a Letter of Determination (LoD) from the IRS
      Click next step
  8. Verify your identity by uploading one of the following documents:
    Remember, if you submit your offer letter or paycheck, blank out any sensitive information (like your salary, social security number, paycheck amount, etc.).
    • A letter written and signed by your employer and one other person (i.e., authorized agent) on official letterhead
    • Offer Letter – This is a letter received before employment.
    • Employee Badge
    • Copy of the Directory with your nonprofit’s name
    • Copy of a 990 that features your name as part of the organization.
    • Paycheck Stub
    • Screenshot of staff list from the website

Once you upload the required documents, click Submit Registration, and YourCause will review it. Once you are approved to be an administrator of the nonprofit you selected, you’ll receive an email from [email protected], notifying you that you can now update your organization’s profile to help donors find your organization and learn more about you.

 

3. Complete Your Profile to Engage Donors

Your profile serves as your nonprofit’s introduction to potential donors. Make it compelling and informative by including:

  • Your logo
  • Your mission and vision statement.
  • The needs your nonprofit addresses.
  • Data and success stories to showcase your impact.
  • Links to your website, social media, newsletter sign-up, or other relevant information.

A well-crafted profile can turn casual visitors into committed supporters!

 

4. Access Critical Donor Information

NPOconnect’s donor management dashboard provides powerful tools to help you:

  • See donor and fundraising trends.
  • Monitor and download donation history and engagement.
  • Personalize donor communications to strengthen relationships.

These features can help you increase donor retention and track your fundraising success over time.


5. Enroll in ACH

To receive donations faster, signing up for ACH will ensure you receive donations up to 10 days sooner than receiving a check in the mail.

 

6. Keep Your Profile Fresh and Updated

When you log in to get the latest donation information, it’s a great chance to update your profile with:

  • New milestones and accomplishments.
  • Updated fundraising goals.
  • Fresh images and success stories.
  • Seasonal or event-based updates to align with campaigns.

A dynamic, up-to-date profile shows donors that your nonprofit is active, transparent, and continuously making an impact. Aim to refresh your profile at least quarterly so donors know you are making a continual impact on your community.

NPOconnect is your partner for connecting with people who have access to workplace giving programs and leveraging those relationships for mission-driven success. By taking advantage of its features and optimizing your profile, you can enhance your nonprofit’s visibility, strengthen donor relationships, and ultimately make a more significant impact in your community.

 

Ready to get started? Visit NPOconnect today and take the next step toward fundraising success!

For more information, visit the NPOconnect Help Center. If you still have questions, please email YourCause at [email protected].

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