Can I pre-pay for a listing before my organization has been approved?

Yes, but only if your organization is a 501(c)(3)!

Only 501(c)(3) organizations may prepay for their listings before the organization has been approved.

Add Your Organization

To begin this process, follow our instructions to Add Your Organization. As you’re filling in information, be sure to select “Yes” in the area that asks “Is your organization a registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3)?”

Once you’ve created your new profile, you’ll see this message at the top as your application is being reviewed:

Create and Pre-Pay for Listings

You can now create and pre-pay for any listings so they'll be ready to go when your profile goes live! The listings won’t be visible to job seekers (and you won't actually be charged) until your organization's profile has been officially approved. During this time, your payment will also show as pending within your organization’s Dashboard.

Once your organization's profile has been approved, the listings will go live automatically and your payment will be processed. For more information about the application process, check out our article on how to add your organization.

Why is my listing pending?

Your listing won't go live until your profile is officially approved. We review all organizations carefully and you’ll hear back from us within 1-2 business days after submitting your application.

If your profile has been pending for more than 2 business days, be sure to check your email for any follow-up questions our Community Support team via support@idealist.org. If you don't see an email, feel free to reach out to us directly so we can take a look!

Need help posting a listing for an organization that's already been approved on our site? Find out how to post and how to pay for your listings!

Contact Us

Feel free to Contact Us with any questions you may have—we're always happy to help!