To be ‘nominated’ means a potential donor wants to see your organization added as an eligible cause within their workplace giving program. A nomination will trigger automatic invitation emails to be sent with the subject line, “Join Benevity and Connect With Millions of Global Supporters”. These emails will be sent over the course of 4 weeks to the point of contact (your organization) provided by the employee.
How to register your organization's profile
Register your nonprofit with Benevity here. Learn more about how to add your organization to the Causes Portal. Register your nonprofit with Benevity through the main registration page. For detailed instructions on adding your organization to the Causes Portal, read this article.
In situations where the employee’s workplace program requires additional onboarding steps to be completed, the email may invite you to complete the following onboarding steps:
Nomination FAQs:
I completed the registration steps. How do I notify the employee?
After you have completed the onboarding steps, the employee who nominated you will be notified by our End User Care team. There is no further action required on your part.
I’m already registered in the Causes Portal. Do I need to register again?
No. Reply to the invitation email and provide your organization's name as it appears in the Causes Portal and registered charity number so we can ensure the employee is notified. Make sure that your profile is up to date by completing your self-certification and signing up for EFT to receive donations.
I can’t find my cause in the search form. What do I do?
Learn how to add your organization to the Causes Portal.
I found my cause in the Portal but it says it’s already claimed. How do I log in?
This means a previous employee registered your organization's profile. Check with your colleagues to see if anyone has the login credentials. If no one has access, you can request to take over the account directly through the "Register Now" button in the Causes Portal.
- Learn more about what to do if your profile is claimed.
- If you are able to log in, learn how to change the main user.
Is a nomination the same as a donation?
No. A nomination means an employee was unable to contribute to your organization, so they requested to have your organization added. Please be aware that a nomination, as well as the completion of your registration, does not guarantee eligibility for financial support.
What is the UK Use of Funds Declaration?
The UK Use of Funds Declaration is required by the UK Online Giving Foundation (UKOGF) to ensure that donations are used exclusively for charitable purposes under UK law. The UKOGF is Benevity’s foundation partner that aggregates and facilitates cross-border donations, so that donors based outside of the nonprofit’s country can donate to them efficiently.
Organizations must complete a form sent by Benevity every year to remain eligible for cross-border donations. Non-compliance may result in deactivation from the Benevity Causes Portal.
What factors could affect my nonprofit's eligibility status?
Benevity takes nonprofit eligibility seriously to ensure platform integrity. Eligibility depends on maintaining valid charitable status, adhering to the Benevity’s Causes Terms of Us and Platform Guidelines, and passing third-party vetting. Ongoing monitoring ensures compliance, and non-compliance may result in deactivation.
- Learn more about eligibility here: How does Benevity assess the eligibility of my organization
- Learn more about client program eligibility.