How Network for Good became part of the Bonterra Tech family

Bonterra Network for Good is the nonprofit fundraising platform trusted by thousands of small and mid-size organizations. Built on a legacy of innovation, accessibility, and impact, it continues to support nonprofits through intuitive tools and expert resources, now backed by Bonterra’s broader ecosystem of support.

In this brief article, we’ll explain how Network for Good became part of Bonterra, what changed, and what remains core to its identity today.

What is Network for Good?

Founded in 2001, Network for Good was a certified B Corporation. The business was originally set up by a partnership formed by Yahoo!, AOL, and Cisco Systems to process charitable donations. Network for Good grew quickly and acquired several other charitable giving platforms, eventually becoming an independent company in 2013.

Essentially, there were two sides to Network for Good’s business. The first is the nonprofit technology side, which provided fundraising software, coaching for nonprofit professionals, and free online resources through its extensive blog and webinar series (many of which have moved to the Bonterra events and webinars page).

The other side was a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund (DAF) that processes charitable donations for major partners, now known as For Good. 

How Network for Good became part of Bonterra

On January 4, 2022, Network for Good officially confirmed that it had joined EveryAction, Social Solutions, and CyberGrants in being acquired by a then yet-to-be-named Bonterra.

Bonterra acquired Network for Good’s nonprofit software, which continues to operate as Bonterra Network for Good. The DAF component remains a separate entity. 

“We’ve been on a 20-year mission to make fundraising easy for small and mid-sized nonprofits. I am extremely proud of the work we have accomplished to date, and I believe that by partnering with Bonterra we will expand our ability to help nonprofits enhance relationships with their supporters and grow their missions,” former CEO of Network for Good, Bill Strathmann, shared with several outlets in a public statement.

This strategic partnership allows Bonterra to provide even stronger tools for fundraising and engagement, building on Network for Good’s legacy while offering deeper platform support. 

“This is a great home for Network for Good, with its kindred focus on impact, and we are excited to leverage the combined [Bonterra]’s leading software solutions to the benefit of our customers and the sector.”

At the time of the acquisition, Bonterra was only known as a soon-to-be-unveiled social good technology company backed by leading private equity advisory firm Apax Partners LLP. Bonterra would later announce its new name, mission, and set of software solutions on March 23, 2022.

Where Network for Good fits in the Bonterra ecosystem

Bonterra now offers a range of fundraising solutions to serve nonprofits of all sizes. Bonterra Network for Good is ideal for small to mid-size organizations that want an easy-to-use, all-in-one fundraising platform. 

It includes:

• Donor management
• Volunteer management
• Online fundraising pages
• Peer-to-peer fundraising
• Mobile messaging
• Events and auctions

Customers who’ve relied on Network for Good for years will find the same trusted tools, now backed by Bonterra’s broader platform and enhanced support.