Use Square as a Non-Profit Organization

Disclaimer: Please note that this guidance is general in nature and does not constitute legal, tax or any other type of professional advice. If you’re unsure about your entity type or where to find the relevant information, we suggest that you consult with a professional.

You can use Square as a nonprofit to process payments and collect donor information. To start accepting payments, create a Square account online or directly from your mobile device by downloading the Square Point of Sale app.

Signing Up

When signing up, please enter your full name, date of birth and physical address. We are required by federal law to ask for the personal information of one of the members of your organization. There is currently no way to sign up for a Square account without providing this information.

Read more about the required information for signing up with Square.

Fees

Discover a full breakdown of Square's fees and pricing.

Capturing Donor Information

You can collect customer information directly from the transaction screen of the Square Point of Sale app. Any details collected this way will be available in your Customer Directory on your online Square Dashboard, so you can follow up with your customers at a later time.

To track your donations and view the payment details, visit Transactions in your Square Dashboard.

Accept Donations with Square Online

With Square Online, you can use the donation item type to accept donations on your website. Donation items are fully customizable and you can easily feature them on your homepage to raise awareness for your cause. Learn more about how to accept donations online.

Staff Collecting Payments

Team members can accept donations on your behalf by simply logging in to the Square Point of Sale app from their device using the email address and password associated with your account.

If you need to track who’s accepting what payments, our Team Management features can help sort that out. Learn more about using Advanced Access.