In order to enable donation functionality on guidestar.org, an organization has to be at least at the Bronze seal level. Once a Nonprofit Profile has earned a Seal of Transparency, follow the steps below to enable third-party donations through GuideStar partners.
Access A Nonprofit Profile
- Sign in to guidestar.org or register.
- Click Update Nonprofit Profile at the top of the home page.
- Click on the "Actions" button then click on Edit.
How To Receive Third-Party Donations From Our Partners
- Click the Confirm & Publish section, located beneath your organization’s name.
- Check off the three boxes at the top of the web page.
- Locate the Donation Options section and toggle “On” the option to “Allow donors to give to my organization through GuideStar partners”.
- Click Publish Now to finalize your changes.

How To Opt-Out Of Third-Party Donations
- Click the Confirm & Publish section, located beneath your organization’s name.
- Check off the three boxes at the top of the web page.
- Locate the Donation Options section and toggle “Off” the option to “Allow donors to give to my organization through GuideStar partners”.
- Click Publish Now to finalize your changes.
