FAQ's

My Nonprofit is not Green. Where can I get assistance?
GreenNonprofits offers online and offline Greening Your Nonprofit Programs. These programs can put your Nonprofit on the path to becoming certified and receiving recognition for your efforts. To learn more about these programs, visit www.greennonprofits.org/greening or contact the Nonprofit Greening Program at 888-99-GREEN.

Do I get credit for good things I'm already doing?
Yes! In fact, your organization may already qualify. Your Nonprofit will get credit for existing Green practices, as well as newly adopted ones implemented to meet the GNPC program requirements.

Do I have to do everything on the checklist to become certified as a Green Nonprofit?
No! Although you must complete the "Required Measures" in each category to receive certification, the additional "Optional Measures" in the checklist are intended to give Nonprofits flexibility in their approach to becoming Green. Many certified Green Nonprofits have taken their program to the next level using the additional measures as motivation and guidance.

Does it cost to become a Certified Green Nonprofit?
Yes. A minimal fee is applied to cover costs to administer certification by GreenNonprofits staff. See the fee schedule listed in the How to Get Started Section.

How long does my certification last?
The Green Nonprofit Certification is valid for two years. If re-certification is desired, documentation and payment is required for subsequent 2 year period.

What if I don't pass certification?
If the measures you selected in the checklist are not verified by documentation presented, you will not obtain Green Nonprofit certification. However, you will be granted 90 days to complete the corrective measures to obtain certification.