Professional email with your own domain name (for example, info@jouwkerk.nl) gives your church or organisation a reliable and recognisable appearance. Fortunately, both Google and Microsoft offer free email solutions for non-profit organisations. This allows churches to communicate professionally without high costs. In this blog, we explain how to use these options and how Basic Media can support you during the application process.
Google for Nonprofits: Free Gmail with Your Own Domain Name
With Google for Nonprofits, churches and non-profit organisations receive free access to Google Workspace, including Gmail with their own domain name. This means you can use professional email addresses, such as info@jouwkerk.nl, at no extra cost. Other benefits include:
- 100TB of cloud storage shared between users
- Free access to Google Docs, Sheets and Meet
- Secure and reliable email infrastructure
Want to apply? Follow these steps:
- Go to Google for Nonprofits and sign in with a Google account.
- Check whether your church or organisation qualifies.
- Register your organisation through TechSoup Nederland, which checks whether you are a recognised non-profit.
- After approval by TechSoup, you can activate Google for Nonprofits and set up Google Workspace.
For more information, see Basic Media's Google for Nonprofits page. Or get in touch.
Microsoft for Nonprofits: Free Outlook and Office 365
Microsoft also offers a free package for churches and non-profits through Microsoft for Nonprofits. This includes:
- Free access to Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
- Professional email with your own domain name
- Free OneDrive cloud storage
Want to apply? Follow these steps:
- Go to Microsoft for Nonprofits and register your organisation.
- Have your organisation verified through TechSoup Nederland.
- Once approved, you can set up Microsoft 365 and create email addresses.
Read more on Basic Media's Microsoft for Nonprofits page.
Basic Media Helps with Implementation
Although the application process seems simple, it can be technically and administratively challenging. Basic Media helps churches and non-profits with:
- Correctly setting up email with their own domain name
- The application and verification through TechSoup
- Connecting email to existing systems
Want professional email for your church or organisation? Contact Basic Media for help and advice!