Manage Your Nonprofit Profile

All organizations in NPOconnect have a Nonprofit Profile that's visible to donors, volunteers, and Grant Managers across the YourCause Global Good Network. This can be customized in the Administration > Profile area in NPOconnect to provide more information about your organization to donors as well as make it easier for donors to find your organization when searching.

  1. Navigate to the Administration > Profile area.

  2. Explore the sections on this page to add and update the following information.

    In addition to the Registered Name provided when your organization registers with NPOconnect, you can provide a Display Name that's shown to the public.

    Note: The Display Name is not used for payments.

    1. In the Organization display name field, enter the name under which your nonprofit will appear in NPOconnect and the overall YourCause platform.

       

    Tip: Alternatively, the Display Name can be updated when editing the Disbursement Name and Address. Learn more.

    Note: You can view your organization's Display Name, Registered Name and Address, and Disbursement Name and Address in the Addresses section of the Administration > Profile area.

     

    1. In the Icon section, click on the pencil icon.

    2. In the Upload Nonprofit Icon screen, click on Select a file to find and select your nonprofit logo.

      Tip: The image should be square with a recommended size of 150 x 150 pixels.

    3. Click on Save to upload it.

     

    Adding a mission statement allows you to communicate your organization's purpose and goals to potential donors.

    1. In the Mission field, enter your mission statement.

     

    1. In the Contact Information section, provide the relevant information for the following fields:

      • Phone number

      • Email

      • Website

     

    Affiliations are used by our partner companies to help them find organizations that are a fit for their own CSR mission.

    1. In the Affiliations section, enable the checkbox next to all that apply to your organization or any of your ongoing programs.

      • Fraternal

      • Politically-affiliated

      • Religious

      • Sectarian

      • Service

      • Veterans

      • None of the above

        Note: For more information about each, see What does each affiliation mean?.

     

    Tags and keywords can be added to your organization's profile to make it easier for potential donors to find you.

    1. In the Tags section, enter the keywords and tags associated with your organization in the text box. Separate each tag by a comma or click on the Enter key.

      Note: Tags cannot contain a backslash symbol (\).

     

  3. Click on Save to update your profile.

Tip: Navigate to the Nonprofit Profile area in NPOconnect to preview your Nonprofit Profile as it's presented to donors, volunteers, and Grant Managers across the YourCause Global Good Network.

Note: To learn more about your Display Name and the other addresses for your organization, see What names and addresses are stored for organizations? and How do I update my nonprofit's name and address?.

 

Frequently asked questions

Affiliation Definition
Fraternal Organizations with a fraternal purpose where membership is based on a common tie or in pursuit of a common object. Fraternal organizations that operate under a lodge system or for the exclusive benefit of the members of the fraternal organizations. Examples include Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and Freemasons.
Politically-affiliated Organizations that operate primarily to raise or spend money to influence the selection, nomination, election, or appointment of any individual to any Federal, State, or local public office. Examples include political parties, political action committees, and Super PACs.
Religious A religious organization is one formed and operated for religious purposes and actively promotes the advancement of its religion via various activities. Common examples include churches such as synagogues, mosques, and temples, as well as religious organizations that require those who receive services to participate in religious activities such as requiring religious education and /or prayer prior to receiving a meal.
Sectarian Organizations that operate primarily to raise or spend money for a particular sect or denomination. Common examples are denominations of a religion, ethnic identity, class, or region.
Service Organizations where members meet regularly to perform charitable works either by direct hands-on efforts or by raising money for other organizations. Examples include honor societies or professional associations.
Veterans Organizations that operate primarily to raise or spend money for the exclusive benefit of veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
None of the above All other available options do not apply to your organization or any of your ongoing programs.