[1] Network for Good was set up in 2001 as a collaboration among America Online, Cisco Systems and Yahoo, replacing AOL's earlier charitable platform, Helping.org.

[6][7][8] In 2008 Network for Good acquired the ePhilanthropy Foundation,[9] an organization established in 2001 with the goal of providing training and promoting ethical practices in online fundraising[10] and that had later faced uncertainty after the departure of its founder.

[14] Nonprofits can also receive free tips and training on topics including how to develop and improve their online marketing, donor communications and fundraising.

[15] Competitors of Network for Good that also provide nonprofit online donation platforms include CrowdRise, Classy, Razoo, Aplos Software, and Blackbaud.

[19] Exodus Global Alliance is not a Network for Good Customer but uses its DonateNow Lite product, which is free and available to all 501(c)3 charities listed on Candid,[20] to raise money for sexual orientation conversion therapy.