Principles for Ethical Online Funding Platforms 

Hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits every day — often without the nonprofit’s knowledge or consent. Hidden fees, inaccurate organizational information, withheld funds, and aggressive SEO tactics are eroding donor trust and cutting into the resources nonprofits depend on. In response, the National Council of Nonprofits and 52 state and regional associations, including CalNonprofits, have published principles for ethical online fundraising platforms.

CalNonprofits CEO, Geoff Green, joins the National Council of Nonprofits and partners for an in-depth look into these new national principles including:

🔹 What unethical platform practices look like and how they harm nonprofits and donors
🔹 The four principles for ethical online fundraising platforms and what they mean for your organization
🔹 How to take action, endorse the principles, and urge platforms to operate responsibly

Whether you’ve encountered these issues firsthand or want to get ahead of them, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect your organization’s mission, brand, and donor relationships.

Speakers

Sarah Saadian, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Campaigns, The National Council of Nonprofits

Allison Fine, President, Every.org

Jill Bennet, Chief Executive Officer, Utah Nonprofits Association

Geoff Green, Chief Executive Officer, CalNonprofits

Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network