Donate with confidence to WLT-US through Network for Good

What is Network for Good?

Network for Good, a nonprofit organization, 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.

Why did Charity Navigator choose to partner with Network for Good?

Network for Good is the industry leader for online charitable giving. Since its inception more than 400,000 donors have contributed more than $100 million using the Network for Good giving system.

How will my charity receive the donations that come through Network for Good?

There are two ways that your charity can receive donations made through Network for Good. If you have completed Network For Good’s Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement, then Network for Good will electronically transmit the donation to your organization's bank account on the 15th of each month (for the previous month). If you have not sent Network for Good your EFT information, then Network for Good will mail a paper check to the address they have on file for your organization. Since the entire donation process is operated by Network for Good, you will need to consult their Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about how they distribute funds, including how you can sign up for EFT.

Will my charity have access to information about donors who contribute through Network for Good?

Network for Good is interested in strengthening the relationship between charities and donors, so Network for Good shares donor names with the charities involved, unless the donor asks to remain anonymous. Visit Network for Good’s Frequently Asked Questions to learn how you can access your Donation Tracking Report so that you can acknowledge your contributors.

Are there fees when a donation is made through Network for Good?

Yes. Network for Good charges a 4.75% tax-deductible fee for credit card transactions, which the user can add or deduct from the donation. This fee is used to pay banks, credit card companies and other administrative costs. Charity Navigator and Network for Good do not profit from the fees. Network for Good charges a $10 fee for online check transactions containing one donation and a $5 fee per donation for transactions containing multiple donations. The online check fees cover check vendor, banking and administrative costs. Charity Navigator and Network for Good do not profit from these fees either.

What about the privacy of our donors?

Charity Navigator does not sell or otherwise disclose user information outside our organization. This policy has no exceptions. We do not sell or exchange user information with any other organization, public, private, or non-profit. Our Privacy page offers more details about our commitment to internet privacy. Network for Good also respects and protects the privacy of its users. Network for Good will never sell, trade or rent personal information to other individuals or companies. The information that each of your donors provides is used only to complete the donation. With the donor’s permission, their name and contact information is provided to your charity. If the donor does not wish to share their name and contact information or the donor chooses to make a donation anonymously, Network for Good will not share the donor’s name or contact information with your charity. Network for Good's website uses industry standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under its control. All information is stored in a secure database.

Why are those donors who wish to take advantage of this new feature to support my charity asked if they also wish to contribute to Charity Navigator?

Charity Navigator, a nonprofit ourselves, depends on donations to fund our analysis of charities. We are committed to providing this information at no charge. But, if the donor believes that our in-depth, objective charity ratings were vital in guiding their decision to support your charity, then we ask that they please consider a gift to Charity Navigator.