salesforce power of us
application
What is power of us?
One way Salesforce empowers communities around the world is through the Power of Us program. Power of Us program gives Non-Profit organizations and education institutions access to Salesforce products and resources.
Some Benefits that Come With Power of Us
- 10 donated Enterprise Edition licenses, deep discounts on additional licenses, products and/or services from Salesforce
- Discounts on Salesforce training
- Discounts on Salesforce events
- Access to Nonprofit and Higher Ed specific user groups, events and webinars
- Discounts on participating Apps and Consulting Partners from the AppExchange
STEPS FOR POWER OF US APPLICATION
1. check for eligibility
Here are some guidelines to check whether your organization is eligible to apply for the Power of Us program. – http://www.salesforce.org/nonprofit/power-of-us/eligibility-guidelines/
2. sign up
You can then sign up for trial version or log into your Salesforce and then then log into the Power of Us Hub to fill out “The Power of Us Application”.
POWER OF US APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Once you’ve logged in, you then start the application. Access the application form here:
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https://powerofus.force.com/powerofusapply
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Here are the questions you will expect to fill from step 3 onwards.
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Download File
PDF File
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Step 3: Contact Information
System Administrator: This should be the primary contact as well as System Administrator of your Salesforce Account. Please do not list partners or consultants as contacts.
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First Name:
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Last Name:
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Title:
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Email:
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Phone:
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Executive Signoff: Please provide us with the following details of an Executive or person with similar position who has approved your organization’s request to move forward with this application.
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First Name:
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Last Name:
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Title:
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Email:
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Phone:
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How did you hear about Salesforce.org?:
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Step 4: Organization Information
My Organization Name:
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Organization Name (local language):
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Business ID Number:
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No Business ID Number? Business ID Number FAQ
What if I do not enter a Business ID Number? If you are not a registered business, please enter ‘N/A’ – however, failure to provide a Business ID Number may prohibit our ability to donate under your country’s tax law.
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Charity ID Number: If it’s not available, it may be left out.
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Street Address:
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City:
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Postal Code:
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Organization’s Website:
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Nonprofit Sector: e.g. Education Related, humanity, environment, animal related, health related etc.
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Please describe your organization’s mission (500 words or less).
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How do you see Salesforce.org helping further this mission?
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Step 5: Upload Documentation
Required Documentation
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Please upload documentation indicating the charitable status of your organization (such as an IRS Determination Letter or a screenshot from your relevant regulatory agency or NCES record). Maximum total file size is 2MB.
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Additional Documentation
Upload any additional documentation to support your charitable status. Requirements for public education institutions: see eligibility guidelines regarding ethics certification. E.g. Kenya – NGO Registration Certificate from Kenya Government, Articles and Memorandum of Association
AFTER APPLICATION
After filling the application form and submitting successfully, you will wait for your Application to be approved. This can take up to three weeks. If you are approved you should receive an email message from Salesforce.org.
