Name: Webinar: Protecting Donors, Nonprofits, and Communities from Unethical Online Fundraising Platforms
Start: 2026-10-22T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-22T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Online

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Association Of Fundraising Professionals

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Each year, millions of Americans donate to and volunteer with the charitable nonprofits making a difference in their communities. Many turn to online fundraising platforms to give &mdash; but many of these platforms operate without nonprofit consent and in other ways counter to the needs of nonprofit organizations.&nbsp; In the U.S., hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits without their knowledge or consent, sometimes counter to state or local laws, generating millions in fees and tips in the process. Some use incorrect or outdated information that misrepresents a nonprofit&#39;s brand and mission. Others charge hidden fees or set excessive platform &quot;tips&quot; as the default. Too often, these platforms insert themselves between charities and their donors&mdash;making it harder to build the long-term relationships upon which nonprofits depend. Learn more about what Nonprofit Association of Washington, National Council of Nonprofits, and YOU can do to protect your donor relationships and your orgs bottom line. About your presenter:&nbsp;Diane Lyons, CFRE, CAP<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791256116/wysiwyg/oxiqifwbdrzl0ylq6ozj.png" style="width: 223px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 223px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px);" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Diane joined the Nonprofit Association of Washington as Director of Development in 2025. She holds a degree in Graphic Design and has earned certificates from the University of Washington Tacoma in Fundraising Management, Nonprofit Management, and Project Management. She is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CRFE) and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). Her experience in grant writing, corporate and donor relations, fund development, event planning, and community engagement, is vital to building support for NAWA&rsquo;s mission. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound, Puget Sound Grantwriters Association, and Tacoma Rotary Club. Collaborating with a passionate NAWA team, she strengthens connections across Washington State to foster vibrant and resilient nonprofit organizations. Diane enjoys DIY projects, gardening, and travel, and tries to visit a local garden tour or nursery on every trip she takes.

Each year, millions of Americans donate to and volunteer with the charitable nonprofits making a difference in their communities. Many turn to online fundraising platforms to give — but many of these platforms operate without nonprofit consent and in other ways counter to the needs of nonprofit organizations.  In the U.S., hundreds of online fundraising platforms collect donations for nonprofits without their knowledge or consent, sometimes counter to state or local laws, generating millions in fees and tips in the process. Some use incorrect or outdated information that misrepresents a nonprofit's brand and mission. Others charge hidden fees or set excessive platform "tips" as the default. Too often, these platforms insert themselves between charities and their donors—making it harder to build the long-term relationships upon which nonprofits depend. Learn more about what Nonprofit Association of Washington, National Council of Nonprofits, and YOU can do to protect your donor relationships and your orgs bottom line. About your presenter: Diane Lyons, CFRE, CAP<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791256116/wysiwyg/oxiqifwbdrzl0ylq6ozj.png" style="width:223px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin-right:5px;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Diane joined the Nonprofit Association of Washington as Director of Development in 2025. She holds a degree in Graphic Design and has earned certificates from the University of Washington Tacoma in Fundraising Management, Nonprofit Management, and Project Management. She is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CRFE) and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). Her experience in grant writing, corporate and donor relations, fund development, event planning, and community engagement, is vital to building support for NAWA’s mission. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound, Puget Sound Grantwriters Association, and Tacoma Rotary Club. Collaborating with a passionate NAWA team, she strengthens connections across Washington State to foster vibrant and resilient nonprofit organizations. Diane enjoys DIY projects, gardening, and travel, and tries to visit a local garden tour or nursery on every trip she takes.

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