International Vetting Documentation Requirements

YourCause from Blackbaud requires you to submit specific documentation as part of your International Vetting Application.

Why do I need to submit this documentation?

This documentation allows us to vet your organization and ensure it meets all the criteria legally allowed to receive charitable donations and grants through the Global Good Network.

What documentation do I need to apply?

Required documents for all organizations

All organizations that complete this application must include the documentation below.

Upload two (2) copies of the Charter Document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

The organization must have been formed by the execution or filing of a document that established the organization as a legal entity. This document is the Charter Document. An appropriate government agency may also issue a Certificate of Formation to confirm the organization's establishment as a legal entity. These documents must be valid and enforceable under the laws of your country.

This Charter Document or the Certificate of Formation must contain:

  • Government body issuing the Certificate;

  • Entity's legal name;

  • Date upon which legal status was granted; and

  • Details of the type of legal entity formed.

It may also contain:

  • Legal purpose;

  • Law under which the entity is formed; and

  • Signature of a Government Official.

Common examples of a Charter Document include articles of incorporation, memorandum of association, constitutive act, public deed, or trust deed or agreement. Common examples of a Certificate of Formation include Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name, or Business Registration.

 

Upload a copy of the Bylaws Document translated into English.

What is this document?

This organization must be governed by internal rules which describe the organization's requirements for the governing body, dissolution, and other matters.

Qualified applicants must be organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Additionally, qualified applicants must ensure that upon dissolution all assets will be distributed exclusively for charitable or public purposes. These requirements may be established through governing documents or application of statutory law.

The Bylaws must contain:

  • Entity's legal name;

  • Details of the type of legal entity formed;

  • Legal purpose; and

  • Details about how the organization functions (members, governance, etc.).

It may also contain:

  • Restrictions on how the entity is allowed to operate; and

  • Restrictions on how the entity is allowed to use or distribute its income or assets, particularly upon dissolution.

Common examples include Bylaws, Statutes, Articles of Association, Constitution, Rules, or Trust Deed or Agreement.

 

Upload two (2) copies of this document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

This is the statutory law of your country that governs your organization's status as the specified type of legal form. Examples include civil code, Companies Act, Corporations Act, Association or Foundations Law, etc.

Tip: To view a library of statutory law documents by country, see our International Vetting Resource Center.

 

Upload two (2) copies of this document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

Once formed, your organization may have been recognized, granted, or designated with a special status under your country's tax laws or other legal frameworks based on your organization's charitable activities. If this applies to your organization, you must provide a document that serves as proof of your organization's special status. Some examples of special status are tax exempt, registered charity, public benefit organization, ETS, etc).

 

Upload two (2) copies of this document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

This is the statutory law of your country that governs your organization's special status as the specified type of legal form. Examples include Charity Registration Act, Income Tax Act, Social Assistance Law, etc).

 

Upload two (2) copies of this document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

This is your organization's most recent financial report and includes both balance and income sheets for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Internal records are acceptable if audited financials are not available.

 

Upload a completed copy of the Public Support Test Worksheet with the full five (5) years of financial data. Download the template from the Download sample documents and templates section.

Tip: Translations may be available for your country in the International Vetting Resource Center.

 

Upload two (2) copies of this document - one in its original language and another translated into English.

What is this document?

This is your organization's Annual Activities/Impact Report that describes all of the past, present, and planned charitable programs and activities of the organization.

Tip: The annual report must be from the same fiscal year as your financial report.

 

Required documents for special circumstances

You may be required to provide the additional documentation below based on the answers selected in specific sections of your application.

If the name of your organization has changed within the last five (5) years, then you must provide documentation detailing this change. This document should be translated into English.

 

Download sample documents and templates

You must complete this worksheet before attaching it to your application. You can download a copy of the Excel file below. It will also be sent to any active Nonprofit Administrators for your organization when you're invited to complete the application.

Tip: Translations may be available for your country in the International Vetting Resource Center.

Download worksheet