Complete Your Domestic Vetting Application

Only Administrators are permitted to apply for Domestic Vetting on behalf of their organization. For more information about the registration process, see our Registration resources.

To begin your Domestic Vetting Application, navigate to Administration in NPOconnect. The Vetting tile displays your organization's current vetting status, as shown below. Select this tile to access the application.

On the Vetting page, you will be presented with all of the steps involved in the application process. The first step is Start Application. To proceed, select the Start Application button.

Tip: Before you get started on your application, you can quickly access the Domestic Vetting Application documentation requirements by clicking on the Documentation requirements button.

Note: If you do not wish to be vetted at this time, you may choose to opt-out. Learn more.

The first step after beginning your application is to select the organization type you represent. This type will determine the documentation you are required to upload later on.

From the Organization Type modal, select the appropriate type. If you are not sure about your organization type, you can select Unknown. However, an Unknown type can still upload the documentation you have available.

Once you have specified an organization type, you may upload the appropriate documentation.

In the Upload Documentation modal, the type of documents for all organization types will be shown. To determine the documents you need to provide, select the link at the top of the modal to open the Domestic Vetting Documentation Requirements. Upload any files as needed.

Once all documentation has been provided, select Submit application in the Upload Documentation modal.

As your application is reviewed by Blackbaud, you can track its status in the Application Review step on the Vetting page, as shown below.

These possible statuses include:

• Awaiting Review - Application has been submitted but has not yet been reviewed by Blackbaud.

• In Progress - Blackbaud is currently reviewing your application.

• On Hold - Blackbaud has requested a revision. Review will continue once the information requested has been resolved.

• Approved - Your application has been reviewed and accepted.

• Declined - Your application has been reviewed but not accepted.

If you would like to preview the documentation that will be needed for your organization before beginning the application process, simply select the Documentation requirements button at the top of the page or the link in the Start Application description. All requirements can be found in the Domestic Vetting Documentation Requirements.

If you wish to opt out of vetting for whatever reason, select the link shown in the Start Application description.

To confirm your decision to opt-out of vetting at this time, check the statement in the Opt Out of Vetting modal and Opt Out. You can choose to reinitiate vetting at a later time. However, keep in mind that you will not be eligible to receive donations and grants through the Blackbaud Giving Fund (BBGF) until vetting is completed and approved. If you have an application in progress at the time you opt-out, it will be canceled.