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What is Network for Good?
Is my donation tax deductible?
Is the transaction secure?
How does Network for Good protect my privacy?
Can I make an anonymous donation?
Who pays for processing costs?
How do I set up a recurring donation?
How will I know that my gift has reached the desired nonprofit organization?

What is Network for Good?

Network for Good is a not-for-profit organization and Web site dedicated to providing real opportunities for you to donate, volunteer and get involved with issues that matter to you. Our two-fold mission is to stimulate philanthropy, volunteerism, and involvement among Internet users, and to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their relationships with supporters.

Network for Good was founded by a consortium of leaders from the Internet and nonprofit sectors; it seeks to increase consumers' engagement by making it easier to get involved in their communities, by donating, volunteering, and getting involved with issues they care about. At the same time, Network for Good helps other nonprofits to enhance their effectiveness through increased reach, educational content, and tools. (top)

Yes. Donations made through Network for Good are 100% tax deductible because every charity in our database qualifies under the IRS rules for tax deductions. When you make a donation, be sure to save and/or print the confirmation e-mail you receive from Network for Good for your tax records. If you have any questions, however, as always, please consult a tax professional. (top)

Is the transaction secure?

Network for Good uses industry-leading Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to keep your personal information as secure as possible. Network for Good helps to protect your information by working with partners that provide a secure and safe environment for credit card donations. (top)

Network for Good, a nonprofit, donor advised fund, which will distribute your donation to the nonprofit organization that you indicated, respects and protects your privacy. Network for Good will never sell, trade or rent your personal information to other individuals or companies. The information that you provide is used only to complete your donation. With your permission, your name and contact information will be provided to the charity or charities you supported through Network for Good. If you do not wish to share your name and contact information with the charity or charities you supported through Network for Good or you choose to make your donation anonymously, Network for Good will not share your name or contact information.

Network for Good's web site uses industry standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. All information is stored in a secure database. (top)

Can I make an anonymous donation?

Yes. Network for Good will only pass on the information you provide if you authorize them to do so. (top)

Who pays for processing costs?

The processing costs (e.g. credit card fees, PayPal fees, bank fees) for completing your transaction and disbursing the funds to your selected charity is just one of the many costs Network for Good incurs as part of our mission of training and supporting nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. A 4.75% grant is made to Network for Good with each donation transaction to fund our mission. You can deduct that grant amount from your base donation amount. Alternatively, you can add a tax deductible 4.75% grant to Network for Good with each transaction so that 100% of your donation is granted to your charity. Either way, the full amount of your donation is tax deductible. Even when you do not elect to cover the grant to Network for Good, using our website still saves your favorite charity money because our administrative costs are extremely low. (top)

How do I set up a recurring donation?

Setting up a recurring donation on Network for Good is easy. Network for Good's Web site features a Giving Cart - a "shopping cart" that enables you to make a single donation, multiple donations or a recurring donation.  Once you have decided to make a contribution, click the Donate Now button. On the following page, enter the information requested, including the donation amount, frequency of donation, your donation preferences, your donation designation (optional), and your donation dedication (optional). When completed, click the Add to Giving Cart button.

On the next page, you will see your Giving Cart, which lists your donations. On this page, you may change your donations, or remove them from the Giving Cart. From this page, you may click to Make Another Donation or you can click Continue to proceed to check out.  Once you proceed to check out, you will be prompted to sign in to Network for Good. If you are a returning donor, enter your e-mail address and password and click Sign In. If you are a new donor, simply enter your e-mail address and click Continue. Enter your billing information, as requested, and click Continue. On the following page, review your donation and billing information. From the confirmation screen, simply click Complete Donation to finish the transaction.  Once you complete your donation, you will be able to view your donation history, send an eCard or browse the Network for Good website. (top)

How will I know that my gift has reached the nonprofit organization?

You will receive e-mail from Network for Good once the gift has been sent to the nonprofit organization. (top)