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Nonprofit Portal Resource Center

The Columbus Foundation has transitioned to a new technology platform, and we are pleased to announce the launch of our Nonprofit Portal for individuals who manage central Ohio nonprofit organizations that have a Directory Listing in The Giving Store.

 

The Nonprofit Portal launched on Wednesday, November 20th. On that date, primary and secondary contacts for organizations with Directory Listings in The Giving Store received an email from The Columbus Foundation with instructions on how to access the Nonprofit Portal.

 

Unsure if you are the Primary or Secondary Contact? You may email nonprofits@columbusfoundation.org for clarification of roles. If you have yet to receive an email and feel you should have, or you're having trouble setting up access to your account, please contact us at nonprofits@columbusfoundation.org.

 

GETTING STARTED

 

Change can be challenging, but our team is here to help you navigate the Nonprofit Portal and its functionality. Below, we’ve outlined a step-by-step process to get you started. As you explore, we understand you may still have questions or need assistance. To further aid you, we’ve created an additional quick reference guide and other resources, which can be found here.

 

Please note: If you manage a fund at The Columbus Foundation, you must log in with the SAME username and password as the Fund Portal. Your access to The Columbus Foundation Fund Portal will not change. You can continue to access your Fund Portal account by going to columbusfoundation.org, clicking on LOGIN, and then selecting FUND PORTAL. Continue using the Fund Portal to review contributions to and grants from your fund(s), access fund statements, and suggest grants, if applicable.

 

For security reasons, never share your username or password, and do not use a shared email address as your primary email.

 

STEP 1:

EMAIL AUTHENTICATION

 

For Primary & Secondary Contacts:

On Wednesday, November 20, primary and secondary contacts for organizations with a Directory Listing in The Giving Store received an email from The Columbus Foundation. Follow the instructions to log in to your account.

 

To properly authenticate and see your organization's information, you must use the email address where you received your initial login email.

STEP 2:

ACCESS THE PORTAL

 

Access the portal anytime by visiting columbusfoundation.org and clicking LOGIN (located in the upper right corner of website) and select NONPROFIT PORTAL.

 

Primary Contacts:

After you enter your email address and authenticate, you will have access to your organization's account. If you have access to multiple organizations, you will select which organization you’d like to manage after logging in.

 

Secondary Contacts:

After you enter your email address and authenticate, you will need to establish a username and password on your MY ACCOUNT tab to gain access to your organization's profile. Once established, click the Profile in the upper right corner of your browser to see your Profile List screen and select your organization. 

STEP 3:

TAKE A LOOK AROUND

 

Your Nonprofit Portal provides an at-a-glance summary of your organization's previous activity, including an overview of grants and contributions. 

STEP 4:

USE THE NONPROFIT PORTAL

 

From the tabs on your Nonprofit Portal landing page, you can view grants, review your Directory Listing, and access donor information.


Accessing Your Account
How to sign in to your account for the first time.
Navigating the Nonprofit Portal
Information about how to access your account, navigate the Nonprofit Portal, and more.

FAQs

How long does it take to create/get a Directory Listing?

Registering for a listing is a quick, straightforward process. Submit a Directory Listing Request online in less than 30 minutes and mail in a few items to confirm your account information for electronic deposit of gifts made to your listing. Your Directory Listing should be published within two weeks of submitting all the required information.

Who has access to the Portal in my organization?

Your organization’s primary and secondary contacts have access to your organization’s portal. They can see grant and donor information, as well as request edits to the listing. Unsure if you are the Primary or Secondary Contact? You may email nonprofits@columbusfoundation.org for clarification of roles.

Can I request that more than two people from my organization have access to the Nonprofit Portal?

At this time, each organization can have one primary contact and one secondary contact.

How do I edit my organization’s information?

To request an update to the information included in your organization’s Directory Listing, log in to your account and click the DIRECTORY LISTING tab in the top menu. Once there, click REQUEST AN UPDATE. You will be prompted to enter your email to verify that you have access to update a Nonprofit Directory Listing.

 

Currently, only primary and secondary contacts are authorized to request an update. Need help? Learn more in the Nonprofit Portal Resource Guide.

How long does it take to process a donation?

Credit card gifts are distributed electronically, via direct deposit into your bank account, once each week.

Where can I see my organization’s grant and donor information?

To see grant and donor information, log in to your account and click the GRANTS tab.

 

Not sure where the GRANTS tab is? Learn more in the Nonprofit Portal Resource Guide.

Can I apply for a grant through the Nonprofit Portal?

No, to apply for grants please select GRANTSEEKERS when you click on the login button at the top right of the columbusfoundation.org home page.

QUESTIONS?

If you still have questions about the Nonprofit Portal, please contact nonprofits@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing the Nonprofit Portal, please contact us at 614/251-4000 or nonprofits@columbusfoundation.org.