As a conference and as congregations we hold non-profit status that entitles us to a variety of benefits. As you likely know, this includes tax-exempt status, but it also includes discounts and grant-based usage of popular technology websites and software. Below are links to pages that give instructions on applying for your congregation to have non-profit status.

What You Need Before Applying

Depending on the site, you will need one or both of the following:

• A completed tax-exempt form for your congregation: Indiana, Michigan.
• Your congregation’s Employer Identification Number (also known as Federal Tax ID Number), which is formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX.

If your congregation does not have its own non-profit status but uses the conference 

Microsoft Office 365

• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive
• Grants are available that cover the entire subscription cost.
• Learn more and apply here

Google for Non-Profits

• Includes email, drive, calendar, and other popular google-based products
• Free Google Non-profit G-Suite account
• Learn more and apply here

Canva

• Web-based media design platform.
• Grants are available that cover the entire subscription cost.
• Learn more and apply here

Mail Chimp

• Service for sending emails to large groups.
• 15% Discount for Non-Profits
• Learn more and apply here

Constant Contact

• Service for sending emails to large groups.
• 20-30% Discount for Non-Profits
• Learn more here, scroll down to FAQ for instructions on applying.

DreamHost

• Website hosting service.
• Free hosting and domain name for qualifying non-profits.
• Learn more and apply here

PayPal

• Payment service to receive donations online.
• A discounted rate of 2.2% + 3o cents.
• Learn more and apply here