The Responder Network
Support your clients’ philanthropic efforts in moments of crisis
The Responder Network is a unique solution for wealth advisors and your clients to respond quickly and effectively to a crisis through Goodnation’s strategic Smartfunds.
Goodnation’s impact
Goodnation has created the Responder Network to ensure that donors can effectively respond in moments of crisis including conflicts, natural disasters and other major disruptions. Goodnation has been providing giving recommendations in the emergency response space since its inception in 2017, part of its overall efforts that have raised over $40M to date.
Our unique Smartfunds, combining vetted nonprofits offering immediate, medium- and long-term relief, have proven to be an effective way to make a real impact.
A new way to respond to crises
As the frequency and severity of crises increases, we are now taking an important step forward with the Responder Network.
The Responder Network links high-performing emergency response organizations (local, national and international), with wealth advisory channels to connect generous donors with the groups best positioned to respond in moments of crisis.
Crisis Smartfund Examples
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Ukraine
Nonprofits in the fund are providing immediate relief in the form of humanitarian aid, hot meals and medical supplies, as well as long-term support for those who will be displaced.
Photo: World Central Kitchen
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Afghanistan
Nonprofits in the fund are dedicated to helping Afghans, whether staying safe in their country, getting to the US or resettling in their new home, including those employed by the US, journalists, women and girls and human rights activists.
Photo: No One Left Behind
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Hurricane Ida
The fund included nonprofits that were on the ground responding immediately to the dire needs of New Orleans and the rest of the state.
Photo: World Central Kitchen
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Haiti Earthquake
Nonprofits in the fund met immediate and long-term needs by providing fresh meals and water, medical supplies and attention, rubble removal and financial support.
Photo: Team Rubicon
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Hate crimes against Asian-Americans
Nonprofits in the fund are led by or supporting the Asian-American community, condemning xenophobia and white supremacy, and also fighting for stricter gun control.
Photo: Chinese American Planning Council
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California Fires
Nonprofits in the fund support a range of community needs posed by the fires, including food and housing, firefighter support, and recovery assistance for immigrants and other vulnerable communities.
Photo: California Community Foundation WIldfire Relief
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Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Response Fund, developed in March 2020, focused on our most vulnerable populations, including seniors, the homeless, families living in poverty, people with disabilities and students in need.
Photo: Direct Relief
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Racial Justice
The fund includes nonprofits dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black and other marginalized communities, and tackling the issues that disproportionately impact them. Each of the nonprofits in the fund is either led or co-led by a person of color.
Photo: Race Forward
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Hurricane Dorian
Nonprofits in the fund assessed the need and worked closely with partners on the ground who provided meals, medical care, medical supplies, clean water and more to victims of Hurricane Dorian.
Photo: All Hands and Hearts
From crisis to solution
Working together to create an outsized impact in response to crises
Benefits for financial advisors
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Strong philanthropic tool
Be a solution provider for your clients in a moment of crisis.
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Enable your client
Provide vetted, curated crisis response funds created by a leader in the philanthropic space and enable your client to meet urgent immediate and longer term needs.
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Timely response
Receive 24-48 hour response rate from event to crisis fund prepared for distribution.
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Toolkit
Receive a toolkit including a secure donation form, nonprofit logos, image options, suggested text and a draft email template, making it simple for you to share the fund with your clients.
Benefits for your clients
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Powerful giving options
Clients benefit from powerful giving options tailored for impact.
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Personal support
Goodnation’s Philanthropy Advisors provide a personalized presentation of the nonprofits in the Smartfund and how they combine to create impact. They are also available to answer any questions about nonprofits' missions, programs, and the fund overall.
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Connect with nonprofits
Thanks to our direct partnerships with nonprofits, Goodnation can coordinate video meetings with nonprofits' leadership and staff for interested donors.
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Impact reporting
Goodnation will provide you with powerful reporting that keeps your clients informed and inspired by the change they're helping to create.
Americans responded to the unprecedented needs in 2020 with an increase of 5.1% in charitable giving, showing an interest in responding to crises.
The Chicago Community Trust