Step 1: Add Your Organization Info
Logo: The recommended dimensions for your logo are 300x300px, and the max file size is 5MB. The image must be a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file type.
Causes: Not only can potential donors search by cause when looking for organizations to give to, but they also are given recommendations for other organizations to donate to after making a gift based on similar causes.
Step 2: Tell Your Story
Cover Photo: The recommended dimensions for your cover photo are 1500x500px, and the max file size is 5MB. The image must be a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file type.
Video URL: Must be a YouTube or Vimeo link. Vimeo links must be in the following format: https://vimeo.com/123456.
Search Keywords: Add terms relevant to your organization that are not captured in your story, name, or selected causes, as search functionality accounts for those. Examples: "dog rehoming", "foster", "senior cats".
Step 3: Confirm Your State Fundraising Compliance
Read the State Charitable Solicitation Compliance Attestation on your organization's Bank Account & Verification page.
Checkbox: Once you read the statement, check the box if you believe you are compliant to the best of your knowledge.
Questions? Take a look at the resources in the link or head to Harbor Compliance to learn more from compliance experts.
Step 4: Add Your Bank Account
Business Name: This should match the legal business name you have registered with the IRS. If you have a fiscal sponsor, their name should be listed here.
EIN/ Tax ID: Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) will be used to verify your organization. This is the number listed on your Guidestar profile. If you have a fiscal sponsor, their EIN should be listed here.
Organization Representative: This information can be provided by anyone associated with your organization. The name provided must match the representative's social security card, and the birth date and SSN must be valid.
Step 5: Add Donation Levels
Image: Images for Donation Levels should be 5MB max and a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file type. The dimensions can be flexible, as you can edit how the image is displayed when uploading it.
Description: Highlight the impact of that giving amount in 75 characters or less.
Step 6: Add a 'Thank You' Message
'Thank You' Video: Must be a YouTube or Vimeo link. Vimeo links must be in the following format: https://vimeo.com/123456. You can add a video OR a photo, not both. If you add links for both, only the video will be sent in the 'Thank You' e-mail your donors will receive.
'Thank You' Photo: The recommended dimensions for your 'Thank You' photo are 800x600px, and the max file size is 5MB. The image must be a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file type.