Jun 25, 2026
Protecting Nonprofits from Unethical Online Fundraising Platforms
Fundraising
Recent actions by several online fundraising platforms—including creating donation pages for nonprofits without their knowledge or consent—have highlighted the need for stronger standards that protect both nonprofits and donors.
That’s why we’re joining nonprofit leaders across the country in supporting four principles for ethical online fundraising:
- Nonprofit Consent: Nonprofits must have the power and agency to decide for themselves how and when to engage with online fundraising platforms before they solicit or collect donations.
- Transparency: Donors must have the power and information they need to decide whether to make a donation through an online fundraising platform.
- Partnership: Online fundraising platforms must recognize nonprofits as valued, equal partners.
- Accountability: Online fundraising platforms must be accountable to nonprofits, donors, the public, and the appropriate regulators.
Learn more about the principles and endorse them here.
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