Since different banks have different policies when it comes to accounts for nonprofits, research which bank is most accessible to you and works best for your organization’s needs. Bring your EIN number, certificate of formation, and any other documents required by your preferred bank when you visit a branch to set up your account.

If you don’t already have a nation in NationBuilder to build your digital infrastructure, create one now with a free 14-day trial. Along with a homepage that inspires and informs site visitors about your organization’s mission, prioritize creating a donation page when you start building your website.

Start processing payments seamlessly on your donation page by signing up for a NationBuilder Payments account—making sure to take advantage of our special rates for nonprofits starting from 3.2% + 30¢ per transaction. Follow these steps to get started.