If so, click No, I need one and search for a domain name to purchase from Google. Or, plan to buy a new domain name from Google for your email accounts. If so, click Yes, I have one I can use, then enter your domain name (pictured below). Next, select whether you: Plan to set up your organization's email accounts using a domain name you've already purchased. You will create new business email addresses later. Be prepared to provide the following information: Church/Business Name (full legal name) Number of Employees, Country, First Name, Last Name, Current Email Address - Be sure to use an existing email address via which you can immediately receive Google Workspace account setup emails.
Once your Google for Nonprofits account is approved, go to the Google Workspace website and sign up for a Google Workspace trial for your organization.
The Google Workspace free trial period lasts 14 days, and waiting until your Google for Nonprofits application is approved will help ensure you can complete the setup within the 14-day trial period. We recommend waiting until your Google for Nonprofits account is approved before moving on to the next step. Once your submission is received, you will receive an email from Google regarding the status of your application within 3 days. You must also agree to the Google for Nonprofits terms and conditions. Then, proceed to enter your organization phone number, website, and contact details. If not, select 'My organization is not listed'. After Google has checked your token, review the list to see if your organization is already listed. Log in to your Google account once again to confirm your account and enter/paste your TechSoup validation token.Ģ. Now that you have obtained your TechSoup validation token, you can complete the process of signing up for a Google for Nonprofits account. Complete your Google for Nonprofits account application Click Copy, then paste the validation token into the Google For Nonprofits field ( pictured below).Ĥ. Identify the country in which your organization is located.Īfter logging in, you will be directed to a page that contains your TechSoup validation token. Then click the Google for Nonprofits link. Once on the Account Details page, click Validation Tokens. Once you're notified by TechSoup that your account has been validated, log in to your TechSoup account to obtain your TechSoup validation token.Ĭlick the User icon in the top right corner to select Your Account. If you have not received your validation token and qualified within 10 days you may need to contact TechSoup and inquire what is the holdup. You may also be asked via email to submit additional information to TechSoup. Once submitted, you must wait for your application to be validated by TechSoup, which can take up to 10 business days. Verify all details, then click 'Add This Organization'. Subtype - Use the dropdown menu to select Church, synagogue, etc. Organization Type - Use the dropdown menu to select Religious Activities
Organization Status - Select 501(c)(3) nonprofitĮIN or FSCS ID - Enter your EIN (Employer Identification Number) Next, be prepared to enter the following information about your organization when completing the 'Tell Us About Your Organization' form: When prompted, confirm your email address. Next, click 'Get Validated with TechSoup' to get validated.ĥ. To begin, click the Get started button at the top-right of the page.ģ. Go to for Canadians/International, or for US Once approved, you'll be eligible for Google Workspace for Nonprofits at no cost. Summary of the steps: Sign up for Google for NonprofitsĬomplete your Google for Nonprofits account applicationĮnroll in Google Workspace for NonprofitsĪs a first step, sign up for a Google for Nonprofits account. The best part, Google offers this to nonprofits for free! After completing the steps below, your staff will have access to the features of Gmail with your custom domain name.
Using your domain name with email addresses makes your contact details look much more professional than using a general address (ie: church, as a nonprofit organization can sign up to use Google Workspace (ie: Gmail, Google Doc/Sheets/etc) with your domain name. Having official email addresses for your staff (ie: can simplify email communication at your church.