For nonprofits to meet their objectives and serve their communities, funding is essential – but building the foundation for success doesn’t stop there. Nonprofits need the tools and expertise to cultivate donor relationships, become less reliant on grants, and build sustainable, ongoing fundraising capacity.
That’s where the Jumpstart Fundraising program comes in. Previously offered through Network for Good and now delivered by Bonterra, Jumpstart helps foundations and grantmakers give nonprofits the support and resources that they need to effectively engage their communities, diversify revenue, and sustain their programs.
What is Jumpstart Fundraising?
Network for Good created the Jumpstart Fundraising program as a way for grantmakers to invest in fundraising capacity building support for their grantees. The year-long program pairs nonprofits with a personal fundraising coach, integrated technology, and ongoing training that empower them to create transformational change.
Through Jumpstart Fundraising, foundations and grantmakers agree to fund nonprofits’ enrollment in the program, which allows the grantmaker to make a strategic investment in participating nonprofits’ futures.
How Jumpstart Fundraising became part of Bonterra
Jumpstart Fundraising originated with Network for Good. Network for Good was founded in 2001 as a pioneer in the online fundraising space. Its nonprofit fundraising software for small and medium-sized nonprofits has helped support over 400,000 nonprofit leaders and disburse over $5 billion in donations. It exists today as a donor advised fund.
Bonterra acquired Network for Good in the first quarter of 2022. Erin Mulligan Nelson, then-CEO of Bonterra commented about the acquisition, “We are passionate about serving the people who make social good possible—the dedicated changemakers who work tirelessly to make a difference—and supporting them with proven technology that makes their jobs easier. Joining these organizations together offers limitless possibilities to help the doers reach their most ambitious goals. This collaboration has the power to reshape philanthropic giving, empower digital transformation, and bring the social good sector the technology it needs to accelerate lasting social change.”
The Jumpstart Fundraising program joined Bonterra along with Network for Good. Both companies committed to running the program without interruption as the acquisition was finalized.
How does Jumpstart fit into the Bonterra family?
At Bonterra, we have continued to expand and invest in the Jumpstart Fundraising program. Today, the program includes a number of steps and resources designed to support foundations, grantmakers, and the nonprofits they invest in.
Elements of the program include:
- Nonprofit needs assessment: a simple, concise 15-minute survey that helps identify key nonprofit needs.
- Guided fundraising solution: end-to-end software built to help nonprofits raise more unrestricted funds.
- Personal fundraising coaching: customized coaching with industry experts designed to grow and strengthen nonprofits’ fundraising strategy.
- Technical assistance and support: expert advice built into the software platform plus one-on-one technical support.
- Peer-to-peer learning: cohorts of collaborative nonprofits create a connected community and foster peer learning.
- Impact reporting: analytics that help track and measure the outcomes of program participants and measure the impact of investments.
Taken together, these elements help foundations and grantmakers become trusted partners and support the growth and success of the nonprofits that they believe in. They are also proven to work. Outcomes of the Jumpstart Fundraising program include:
- 5X average philanthropic return for grantmakers who invest in Jumpstart
- 27% average increase in year-over-year fundraising revenue for grantees
- 33% average year-over-year increase in donor base for grantees
Get started with Jumpstart Fundraising
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