Using a paid Google Workspace subscription in your Nonprofit organization? Having email issues or want to improve collaboration and productivity solutions? This is the article for you!
What is Google Workspace for Nonprofit, or Google for Nonprofits?
Google Workspace for Nonprofit is a collaborative, productive, and efficient all-in-one-solution for your team and staff.
Let’s go over some commonly used programs that are a part of this offering!
Google Mail, or Gmail, is an email platform that is widely used today. With this solution, you’ll have professional email addresses created that are associated with your current nonprofit’s website domain, such as info@mynonprofit.ca. Read my previous article on Hosting vs. Domains – What Are They and How Do They Work? Accounts can be provided to staff, board members, contractors, and even volunteers. You’ll also have the latest security email authentication standards set up to prevent spam and delivery issues.
Google Drive, allows you to share files securely in the cloud across your organization, or individually. As of 2025, up to 100TB of storage can be shared across all users. Files and folders can be created, shared, and controlled by administrators, offering ultimate flexibility for your nonprofit organization.
Google Meet, allows virtual meetings with unlimited group calls and time. Google Meet offers a number of extra features including polls, text chat, breakout rooms for dividing participants into smaller groups during a meeting, and syncing with Google Calendar. As of 2025, you’ll be able to have up to 150 participants in your video meetings.
Google Admin, provides you a dashboard for security and management across your Google Workspace suite of tools and ensures the latest standards and best practices are applied.
When you receive Google Workspace for Nonprofits, you also have direct access to Google Ad Grants, YouTube Nonprofit, and Google Business Profile, all programs designed to spread the word about your nonprofit’s mission, engage new supporters, and fundraise in more ways online.
Why and How do I Get Started?
The Google for Nonprofits program is completely FREE! Forever! (as long as you are eligible). This can save money on subscriptions and expenses for your organization on tools for virtual meetings, email system, and storage system, etc. with Google Workspace for Nonprofits.
Organize your nonprofit’s resources all in one place, connect your staff and team across the world, communicate more efficiently with one another, and onboard new staff members or volunteers easily. Through Google for Nonprofits, eligible organizations get complete access to Google Workspace tools and solutions.
All you need to do is start the process of becoming a verified partner. Let me and my company help you apply on your behalf and get started. What Our Customers Say
We can provide the education for you and your staff to use the tools effectively, accommodate future changes from Google for compliance, as well as support you with any issues you may come across.
Common Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I already have a Google Workspace subscription, can we integrate into Google Nonprofit seamlessly?
A: Yes, as long as your website/domain is already set up within your account, then you’ll be able to apply and integrate in the same account you’re using without any additional setup. All you need is assistance to become a verified partner and change your billing subscription to the Free Google Nonprofit for Workspace edition.
Q: Why can’t I apply myself? What will you provide?
A: We provide consultation, service, and maintenance for you and your nonprofit organization. As applying and setting up requires a thorough technical understanding, we coordinate and ensure all the programs and email with your domain/website are running appropriately and are ready for you to dive in. We make it easy for you, with no hassle, and also provide education on using all the tools effectively for your organization.
Q: I’m not affiliated with a non-profit, but I’m still interested in your services for my small business using Google tools and supporting us. Are you able to help?
A: Yes and happy to help you! Please use the contact form on my website and we can coordinate.
Q: What sort of documents or eligibility requirements are needed?
A: These are the requirements currently for Canada: copies of your organization’s governing or incorporation documents, stamped and signed by notary or official authority that proves your status as an operating nonprofit. A website is required that at minimum states your mission statement or mandate to serve the public, and control over your website (domain), in order to integrate the Google Nonprofit system. Please refer to requirements from specific countries on the Google Nonprofit website.
Q: Who is not eligible?
A: If you’re a governmental entity, a hospital or healthcare, an academic institution, university, an organization that is not officially provided status as a nonprofit by the government, or you are for profit, you are not eligible for this program.
Q: Can you also help us with our website?
A: Of course! We provide Web design, customization, and maintenance services, and can combine with Google Nonprofit services. As your website is critical for your online presence and systems, it’s important to ensure your website is up to date, secure, and catered to your needs.
Conclusion
Whether you need an all-in-one solution in your Nonprofit or for your team, or help understanding your options, please consider hiring us to assist you and get started!
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