By default, all disbursements made through Network for Good’s Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) are sent via USPS on the 15th of each month; your organization should receive a paper check (with an additional paper insert) a few days after each disbursement that includes all donations made in the prior calendar month.
We strongly recommend that our customers set up direct deposit (also known as EFT) to receive their disbursements directly – and immediately – on the 15th of every month. This means you will have access to your funds more quickly than if you had to wait for a check to arrive – and it eliminates the concern that the check might get lost in the mail.
The steps below will help guide you through the application process.
Step 1: Navigate to the Disbursement Portal
To sign up for direct deposit, log into our Disbursement Portal. (You may also hear this referenced as “the Giving Portal” or “DonateNow Lite” - it is all the same thing!)
The Disbursement Portal is separate from your other Guided Fundraising products and uses your EIN (not your e-mail address) to log in. This is because this portal is available to any organization that receives disbursements from the Network for Good DAF.
Pro Tip: Check the URL on the page you are trying to log into. If the website ends in “.com”, you will log in using your e-mail address. If the website ends in “.org,” you will log in using your organization’s EIN.
Complete the registration process if this is your first time logging into the Disbursement Portal. You will want to enter your organization’s 'I Need to Register' heading, click 'Register', and then fill out the required information to proceed.
Curious about why you have to “register” when you already have an account with Bonterra? Registration through the Disbursement Portal helps us confirm the information we have on file for your organization and admins are accurate and up-to-date.
Once you log in, a pop-up will appear labeled 'Direct Deposit' - click the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Apply for direct deposit
Once you have clicked 'Apply Now'. We highly encourage you to connect using DirectLink first, since the approval process can be quicker than the alternative - but, you will have two options to apply for disbursement via direct deposit.
Step 3: Review and submit your information
Be sure to carefully review your application before submitting your application to avoid causing delays during the approval process.
You will receive a confirmation message once you have submitted your application and an e-mail once you are approved for direct deposit (or if the review team needs additional clarification or information about your application).
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