Stores to Change the World
Providing free stores to hundreds of nonprofit organizations
Stores to Change the World is a program within the Volusion Foundation, designed to help deserving nonprofit organizations build a booming online presence and spread their impact across the globe.
Helping you help others
An online presence helps your nonprofit grow like wildfire. That’s why each month, we award ten deserving organizations with a free Pro store for life.*
Free online store
Get a free online store with stunning, ready-to-go themes.
Marketing tools
Powerful marketing features including coupons, reviews and daily deals.
Mobile store
Take your store wherever your customers are with a free mobile-optimized store.
Customer engagement
Stay in touch with your members and customers with build in CRM, email marketing and social media tools.
Reporting & analytics
Track your progress with robust reporting and analytics capabilities, built right into your store.
Facebook, eBay & more
Sell your products on Facebook, eBay and across the web with social sharing.
How you can qualify
To qualify for a free store, your organization must:
- Be a certified, US-based 501(c)3 organization
- Have a primary purpose and mission statement that isn't religiously, spiritually or politically focused
- Not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, language, educational background or veteran status
If you meet these guidelines, the next step is to sign up for a free 14-day trial of our software and then fill out this application. Be prepared to provide the below information:
- Your organization’s 501©(3) status verification letter from the IRS
- Your organization’s Mission Statement
- A brief description of how your organization will utilize the Volusion website to further your cause
- The URL of your organization’s current website
- The Store ID for your trial or existing store with Volusion