Registration Guide for Organizations Based in Germany

You can register by selecting Claim My Nonprofit in Blackbaud Verified Network or Start a new administrator request in My Nonprofits. After you submit your application, the Support team reviews the information you provide. They approve or decline the request based on your documentation. If the admin listed for your organization is no longer with the nonprofit, the team completes the review and confirms your role before approval. Review usually finishes within 24 business hours.

Note: This resource was created for YourCause's partnership with Haus des Stiftens to manage charitable organizations based in Germany. As part of this partnership, Blackbaud Verified Network has transitioned vetting ownership to Haus des Stiftens within Blackbaud Verified Network. If you're with a German nonprofit or charity that was active in the system before this transition in 2023, you may need to reregister to administer your organization using the steps in this guide.

Prepare your documents

Before registering, it's recommended to have the following document on hand as we'll ask for this during the application process. You'll also need to know your organization's name as it's recorded with your registration authority and your government-issued tax ID, such as Registration ID or Charity Number.

Required documentation What is it? Where can I get this document?
Role verification document (nonprofit letter, offer letter, directory, etc.) Document that shows your role, position, or department within your organization.

You can use any of the following documents to verify your role. Only one is required.

  • Nonprofit Letter - A letter written and signed by your employer and one other authorized person. The letter must be on official letterhead. Volunteers or small nonprofits can use the Sample Role Verification Letter as a template.

  • Offer Letter - A letter you received before you started your job.

  • Copy of Form 990 - The form must list you as part of the organization.

  • Screenshot of the staff list - A screenshot from the organization’s website that shows your name.

  • Notice of Exemption (Germany-only) - A certificate issued by your local tax office that confirms your organization is recognized as charitable. This only applies to organizations based in Germany.

Tip: Documents must be translated into English.

See Documents Accepted for Role Verification and Proof of Identity for formatting requirements.

Tip: In order to be approved as an Administrator, your role verification documentation must show that you're in a financial role, on the management team, or an office leadership team member. If not, you may be added as a Manager with limited permissions instead.

Create an account in Blackbaud Verified Network or sign in to your existing account

To begin, you must have an Blackbaud Verified Network account with the email address associated with your organization. If you don't already have one, see Create Your Blackbaud Verified Network Account for instructions. Otherwise, sign in to your existing Blackbaud Verified Network account.

Complete your Administrator Request application

  1. Navigate to https://nonprofit.yourcause.com. Sign in to Blackbaud Verified Network by entering your email and then log in with your Blackbaud ID (BBID) account.

  2. After signing in, click on Claim My Nonprofit on your Home page.

    Tip: If you're already registered as an Administrator or Manager for another organization, go to My Nonprofits and then select Start a new administrator request. For more information, see Administer Multiple Organizations .

  3. You'll be taken to the Administrator Request application. Complete the steps below.

    1. In Step 1: Country, select the country where you organization is located.

      Select your country.

    2. Select Next step to continue.

     

    1. In Step 2: Organization Type, select My organization is a stand-alone nonprofit or is a national office.

      Tip: If your organization is a chapter or affiliate, select My organization is a chapter or affiliate under a larger organization instead. To continue your application, it's recommended to follow the steps in the Registration Guide for Chapters and Affiliates. When doing so, keep in mind that you won't need to specify if you represent a nonprofit, public school, etc. and won't be required to upload a determination letter for role verification as these steps are specific to the United States.

      Select your organization type.

    2. Select Next step to continue.

     

    1. In Step 3: Search for My Organization, search for your organization using its name or government-issued tax ID (Registration ID, Charity Number, Registration Number, URN, etc.).

      Tip: If you can't find your organization, select I can't find my organization... to add it. For more information, see What should I do if I can't find my organization? or How do I add my organization?.

      Search for and select your organization.

    2. Select your organization from the results that appear.

      Tip: After selecting the organization, we'll list any active Administrators if they exist. Since Administrators can add new users to their organization, it's encouraged to contact one of them to expedite this process.

    3. Select Next step to continue.

     

    1. In Step 4: My Profile Information, enter the following details.

      • Profile - Share how you'll use Blackbaud Verified Network for your nonprofit by answering questions about your role, primary responsibilities, and goals. This helps us provide information and insights relevant to your nonprofit. Your answers will not impact your role or be shared with others in your organization.

        Tip: We automatically add the answers you provided when creating your account or updating your profile during log-in. Update these details if they differ for this specific nonprofit. You can manage these answers at any time from My account and My Nonprofits. For more information, see Manage Your Profile.

      • Position or job title (Optional) - This helps verify your role when our team reviews your documentation.

      • Phone number - Our team may contact you at this number if they have a question during review.

        Tip: This is required. You can't proceed to the next step until you enter this information.

      • Work email address (Optional) - This is the email associated with your organization.

      • Website address (Optional) - This is the primary website for your organization. We'll check this against your submitted information during the review process.

    2. Select Next step to continue.

     

    1. In Step 5: Verify Your Identity, upload the document listed below. This will be used to confirm your relationship with the organization.

      Required documentation What is it? Where can I get this document?
      Role verification document (nonprofit letter, offer letter, directory, etc.) Document that shows your role, position, or department within your organization.

      You can use any of the following documents to verify your role. Only one is required.

      • Nonprofit Letter - A letter written and signed by your employer and one other authorized person. The letter must be on official letterhead. Volunteers or small nonprofits can use the Sample Role Verification Letter as a template.

      • Offer Letter - A letter you received before you started your job.

      • Copy of Form 990 - The form must list you as part of the organization.

      • Screenshot of the staff list - A screenshot from the organization’s website that shows your name.

      • Notice of Exemption (Germany-only) - A certificate issued by your local tax office that confirms your organization is recognized as charitable. This only applies to organizations based in Germany.

      Tip: Documents must be translated into English.

      See Documents Accepted for Role Verification and Proof of Identity for formatting requirements.

      Tip: In order to be approved as an Administrator, your role verification documentation must show that you're in a financial role, on the management team, or an office leadership team member. If not, you may be added as a Manager with limited permissions instead.

     

  4. After completing your application, select Submit registration. Our team will review your request and notify you by email once it's been approved.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Open Documents Accepted for Role Verification and Proof of Identity for the complete list.

Review usually finishes within 24 business hours. We email you when it is complete.

The Support team reviews your application and approves or declines it based on the information you provide.

Note: If the admin listed for your organization is no longer with the nonprofit, the team completes the review instead and confirms your role before approval.

Although the steps are the same as those outlined in the Registration Guide for Non-US Organizations , the documentation we accept for role verification may be different. For more information, see Documents Accepted for Role Verification and Proof of Identity.