Canva

Regions are able to use the Pro features of Canva at no cost.

Before you begin the process of requesting the nonprofit benefits create a free Canva account using the email address associated with your Association Platform profile.

Recommended before submitting:

Region email address is listed on bottom of Region website under Contact Us section (edit in settings on home page)
Use same AYSO email address to register
Create free Canva account with Region email- Do NOT opt-in to the free trial of Canva Pro.
In Canva account settings go to your profile, scroll to "What will you be using Canva for?", select "Non-profit or charity".
Region website has a custom AYSO URL - Ex. ayso9697.org or aysoCityName.org
- Email support@ayso.org requesting a custom domain name

Application Process: VIDEO TUTORIAL

Open an incognito tab and log into Canva with free Region Canva account
Go to https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/.
Click Apply for Canva Nonprofits.
Click Get Started
For Type of nonprofit choose Registered nonprofit organization.
For Organization name or ID, enter AYSO's tax ID number (95-6205398).
1. Scroll to the bottom and choose "I don't see my nonprofit"
Enter your Organization Name (Region XXX), Region website, IRS, and tax ID (95-6205398).
Submit AYSO W-9
Enter your first and last name, and click submit.
Make sure the email listed is marketing@ayso.org or socialmedia@ayso.org
Canva x Goodstack will send the email provided a verification notice. Please note which email Canva x Goodstack is sending the verification request to. If it isn't socialmedia@ayso.org or marketing@ayso.org, please email hannahsmith@ayso.org. Picture example ---->
If everything looks good please email hannahsmith@ayso.org so she can look out for your Canva application!

Once the request is received, it will be approved by the socialmedia@ayso.org group. The requestor's identity & affiliation with AYSO will be verified through the Affinity Platform.

Canva Templates

Social Media:

Stack Sports Region Website Banners:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Volunteer Region SSC Banners
Fall Thank You: https://ayso.io/FallThankYouSSCBannerCanva
Coach, Referee, Spring Registration
- AYSO (Default): 960 x 365 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegAYSOBanner
- Modern 1: 1920 x 570 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegModernBanner
- Modern 2: 1706 x 679 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegModern2Banner
Spring Coach & Referee Recruitment - February Valentine's Day Themed
- AYSO (Default): 960 x 365 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersDefault
- Modern 1920 x 570 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersModern
- Modern 2 1706 x 679 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersModern2

Volunteer Recruitment

Volunteer Recruitment Flyer 2025: https://ayso.io/VolunteerRecruitmentFlyerTemplate2025
Volunteer Recruitment Flyer 2026: https://ayso.io/VolunteerCanvaTemplateJan2026

Program Registration

Registration Flyer 2026: https://ayso.io/FallCanvaTemplateJan2026
Registration Flyer 2025: https://ayso.io/RegistrationFlyerTemplate
EPIC Registration: https://ayso.io/EPICTemplateCanvaJan2026
AYSO PLAY! Flyer: https://ayso.io/PLAYTemplateCanvaJan2026
Yard Sign Soccer Registration: https://ayso.io/RegionYardSign2025
Post-Registration Parent Packet: https://ayso.io/ParentPacketTemplate
Registration Discount/Coupon Post-cards: https://ayso.io/PostcardRegionTemplateCouponCode, Stack Sports Payment Coupons Instructions

Post Fall Season

Fall Thank You - Facebook Page Cover Canva Template: https://ayso.io/FallFacebookCoverCanva
Fall Thank You - Sports Connect Banner Canva Template: https://ayso.io/FallThankYouSSCBannerCanva
Fall Thank You Canva Template IG Story - Add your Region Logo! https://ayso.io/FallThankYouIGStoryCanva
- Instagram Story Stickers:
  - Link - add review/survey link,
  - Add Yours (Photo) - season & volunteers,
  - Question - prompt to share highlights and memories from the season, volunteer appreciation

Region Sponsorships & Fundraising:

Sponsorships & Local Partnerships: https://ayso.io/RegionSponsorshipGuidelines2025
AYSO Region Sponsorship Template Deck
Sample Sponsorship One-Pager