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Philanthropic Leader Joins Network of Giving

The Network of Giving today announces Mike House as Philanthropic Advisor.

The Network of Giving is a powerful, hyper-local digital Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. It fosters a community-minded movement of giving by connecting local consumers with participating merchants. Local non-profits benefit from merchant defined and funded micro-donations when the consumer pays with their existing debit or credit cards, creating efficiencies in digital fundraising for the non-profit.

Mike House is a philanthropy leader with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, education, social services, and arts & culture sectors. Most recently, Mike served as President and CEO of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, leading a team that generated over $45M a year in donations with over 100,000 supporters.

Mike was recognized internationally by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as the Network Person of the Year in 2019 among leaders from 170 Children’s hospitals in North America. In 2022, Mike was recognized by Young Presidents’ Organization, a global leadership community of extraordinary chief executives, as the Global Impact Award Honoree representing Canada. He received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.

As the Network of Giving’s Philanthropic Advisor, Mike is supporting market activation with non-profit partners, ensuring maximum value while creating measured impact in the community.

“I look forward to working with the Network of Giving team to bring this game-changing platform to market, starting in Seattle,” said Mike House. “With the Network of Giving we will provide new and innovative ways of giving that will further strengthen the long-term sustainability and viability of local non-profit partners.”

"I am delighted that we are expanding the Network of Giving’s ability to engage our non-profit partners. Mike’s history and industry expertise are a great asset for our team,” stated David Saalfrank, Chief Evangelist at the Network of Giving. “The Network of Giving offers revolutionary technology founded on the core principles of service, accountability, and innovation. These principles allow businesses and consumers alike to transform their everyday spending into an opportunity of giving.”

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Network of Giving Announces First Transaction in Seattle for Micro-Donations Benefiting Local Non-profits

On June 5, 2024, the first transaction generating a donation for the benefit of the Seattle community was completed by Erica Wiley, long time supporter of the Network of Giving, at Staple & Fancy, an Ethan Stowell Restaurant. Also in attendance was David Saalfrank, Chief Evangelist at the Network of Giving.

The Network of Giving today announced the ceremonial first transaction and micro-donation for community was completed in advance of the Network of Giving’s release in Seattle.

The Network of Giving Software as a Service (SaaS) platform is a powerful, hyper-local digital platform that fosters a community-minded movement through the connection of local consumers who pay with their existing debit and credit cards at participating merchants for the benefit of community organizations while creating efficiencies in digital fundraising.

Digital commerce and merchant defined & funded micro-donations allow local merchants to have the digital tools to grow their business with measured results on their marketing spend through the Network of Giving. Consumers are provided an outlet to support local organizations, benefiting the community where they live and shop – at no added cost to the consumer.

The Network of Giving is the most democratic form of giving in history through its core principles of service, accountability, innovation, and intellectual property to better the lives of those in the communities where we live and prosper.

Participating Network of Giving non-profits embrace and support this innovative and fully automated digital solution that drives impact and operational efficiencies while uniting them in their missions. Seattle non-profits include: United Way of King County, Special Olympics Washington, Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington, and Northwest Harvest.

This initial transaction activates the Network of Giving platform to foster a community-minded movement through the connection of consumers and local merchants to community organizations – while only asking all participants to do what they already do well today.

"The Network of Giving makes supporting a vibrant community so easy! From small businesses to local causes, everyone benefits each time I use my card."
– Erica Wiley, Seattle Washington