Make the need specific.
Put the right people and companies in focus. Explain what you need, why it matters and when help would be useful.
RELATIONSHIPS INTO ACTION
Your board
knows someone.
Make it matter.
The next sponsor, volunteer or meaningful introduction could be one relationship away. Give your board a clear way to help—and keep the next steps moving.
Web app available · iPhone App Store release coming soon
THE POWER OF WHO YOU KNOW
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BOARD MEMBERJerry knows Maya.A former colleague. A new possibility.
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PROSPECTIVE PARTNERNorthstar LabsCould support the next big idea.
BRIGHT FUTURES · EXAMPLE ORGANIZATIONOpen doors.
Illustrative exampleOpen doors.
Move the mission.
One introduction can start it.
Built for the people who make good happen.
Nonprofit teamsBoard membersEngaged supporters
A WILLING BOARD. A CLEAR NEXT STEP.
“How can I help?”
Give them an answer.
Your board brings relationships, experience and goodwill. WhoWeKnow helps turn that potential into specific asks, personal contributions and commitments everyone can follow.
Let relationships surface.
Give members a practical way to say “I know someone,” suggest an opportunity or offer their own expertise.
Keep the promise moving.
Bring requests, responses and commitments into one place, so the next step doesn’t get lost in another email thread.
ONE MISSION. TWO WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE.
Less chasing.
More moving forward.
Give the board a focus.
Create an ask around a fundraising, volunteer or expertise need. Add relevant prospects when there is someone specific to reach.
Make participation easy.
Show members the context and the action you need. A useful ask makes it easier to recognize a relationship or offer help.
Follow the next step.
Review responses and track commitments. Keep people clear on who is doing what and what still needs attention.
EXAMPLE WORKFLOW Staff view
A specific ask beats a general appeal.
Sponsorship
Help us reach Northstar Labs
We’re looking for an introduction to the community partnerships team for our spring gala.
Why it mattersMore scholarships for local students
The next stepAsk members who they know
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BEYOND THE DONATION
So many ways
to make a difference.
01 / FUNDRAISINGFind a warmer
Bring the right
Open a door
Find a warmer
way in.
Help members recognize connections to potential sponsors and supporters.
02 / VOLUNTEERINGBring the right
people together.
Make a clear ask for volunteer time, professional skills or a new mentor.
03 / EXPERTISE & ACCESSOpen a door
you already know.
A venue, an adviser, an employer partnership. Your network has more to offer.
TRUST MAKES PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE
Your relationships.
Your choice to share.
Members decide what to contribute. Private contacts and notes stay private unless deliberately shared. Organization membership does not automatically open someone’s personal network.
How participation works ↗A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you
get started.
Who is WhoWeKnow for?+
WhoWeKnow is built for nonprofit staff who coordinate board engagement, and the board members, volunteers and supporters who want to contribute relationships, time or expertise.
Is this a fundraising CRM?+
WhoWeKnow focuses on mobilizing people around specific asks and prospects. It is designed for the coordination between a nonprofit and its supporters; it does not replace your accounting system or donor database.
Do I have to upload my entire network?+
No. You can start with a specific person or company and decide what relationship information to contribute. Your private contacts and notes are not automatically shared with everyone in your organization.
How does LinkedIn fit in?+
The app uses LinkedIn profiles to identify people and companies. You choose who to add and what to share. WhoWeKnow is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn.
Can members help with more than fundraising?+
Yes. An ask can involve volunteer recruitment, professional expertise, event support, sponsorship or an introduction. The useful starting point is a clear need and an achievable next step.
Can I download the iPhone app?+
The iPhone app is being prepared for public App Store availability. In the meantime, you can explore the web app. An App Store download link will be added when the app is available.
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY MAY ALREADY BE CONNECTED.
Put who you know
to work for good.
Explore the web app Start with your organization. Find a specific way to help.