How your church can apply for a free Canva Pro account

Are you looking to elevate your church’s visual content? Canva offers a free Pro account for eligible non-profits, including churches. With Canva Pro, you get unlimited access to templates, stock media, the Magic Resize feature, and much more. Here's a step-by-step guide to help your church apply for a free Canva Pro account and start creating stunning designs effortlessly.

Benefits of Canva Pro for churches

• Unlimited Templates and Stock Media: Access a vast library of professional templates and high-quality stock photos, videos, and graphics.
• Brand Kits: Create up to 100 Brand Kits to maintain consistent branding across all your church’s materials.
• Magic Resize: Easily resize your designs for different platforms without starting from scratch.
• Ample Storage: Enjoy 100GB of cloud storage for all your design projects.

Steps to apply for a free Canva Pro account

Eligibility check

• Ensure your church is a registered non-profit organisation.
• Review Canva’s eligibility criteria on their non-profits page.

Gather required documentation

• Proof of charity status: Use documents such as your Charity Commission number, Gift Aid Registration letter, or other relevant documentation proving your non-profit status.

Submit your application

• Go to the Canva for Non-profits application page.
• Complete the application form with your organisation's details.
• Upload the necessary documentation to verify your non-profit status.

Approval process

• Once submitted, Canva will review your application. This process may take a few days.
• Upon approval, you will receive access to your Canva Pro account.

Getting started with Canva Pro

• Explore tutorials: Visit Canva’s Design School for tutorials on using Canva effectively.
• Join webinars: Attend introductory webinars to get a head start on using Canva’s features.

Additional Tips

• Leverage the community: Join Canva’s community forums for inspiration and support from other non-profit organisations.
• Utilise design resources: Make the most of Canva’s extensive library of design resources to create engaging content for your church.

Applying for a free Canva Pro account is straightforward and immensely beneficial for your church’s communication efforts. With Canva’s powerful tools, you can create engaging and professional designs that resonate with your congregation and community.

Please note that the Methodist Church does not promote or endorse any paid supplier of services, and would encourage churches to do their own research before choosing a supplier.