International Vetting Documentation Requirements

YourCause from Blackbaud requires specific documentation to be submitted when completing your International Vetting Application.

Why do I need to submit this documentation?

The documentation we request as part of your International Nonprofit Vetting Application 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?

The documentation required is detailed in the sections below.

Note: Click on the Requirements for special circumstances dropdown to determine if your organization needs to submit additional documentation for name changes, special status designations, or statutory laws.

All organizations are required to include the documents listed below in their application.

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

  2. Bylaws Document (English) - Upload a copy of the Bylaws Document translated into English.

  3. Statutory Laws - Upload any law documents for your country that apply to your organization's specified legal entity type. These documents should be translated into English.

    Note: A library of statutory law documents by country can be found in our International Vetting Resource Center.

  4. Financial Report (English) - Upload a copy of your organization's most recent financial report. This document should be translated into English.

  5. Public Support Test Worksheet (English) - Upload a completed copy of the Public Support Test Worksheet.

    Note: Translations may be available for your country in the International Vetting Resource Center. Templates can also be downloaded from the Download sample documents and templates resource.

  6. Annual Report (Original and English) - Upload a copy of your Annual Report that describes all of the past, present, and planned programs and activities of the organization. This document should be provided in its original language as well as a copy that has been translated into English.

 

You may be required to provide additional documentation based on the answers you select in specific sections of your application. These documents are listed below.

  1. Documentation of the organization's name change (English) - If the name of your organization has been changed within the last five (5) years, then you will be required to provide documentation detailing this change. This document should be translated into English.

  2. Special Status Designation Document (English) - 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. This document should be translated into English.

    Note: Examples of this document include a letter granting tax-exempt status or a certificate of charitable registration.

  3. Statutory Laws (English) - Upload any law documents for your country that apply to your organization's special status. These documents should be translated into English.

    Note: A library of statutory law documents by country can be found in our International Vetting Resource Center.

 

 

Download sample documents and templates

You are required to complete this worksheet before attaching it to your application. A copy of this file will be sent to your administrator when invited to complete your application. You can also download the file below.

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

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