What is GuideStar?
GuideStar is a database with information on more than 1.8 million US nonprofits.
In order to use FirstGiving, all nonprofits must be registered with GuideStar, as this is how we vet that it’s an IRS-recognized nonprofit. If you need to add your nonprofit, please visit https://commerce.guidestar.org/GuideStar/newaccount.aspx or call 800-421-8656 to get set up.
It’s a free and quick process and takes approximately 3 days to receive confirmation. Once listed, simply come back to www.firstgiving.com, sign up for a FirstGiving nonprofit account, and your supporters can start fundraising online.
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