Northern Nevada nonprofits lose thousands in missing donations after fundraising collapse

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — At least a dozen northern Nevada nonprofits are scrambling to recover after a nationwide fundraising platform failed to deliver thousands of dollars in donations, leaving critical community programs at risk.

Oakland-based Flipcause, a company that processed online donations for nonprofits, is accused of withholding funds before filing for bankruptcy in December. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has since issued a cease-and-desist order, halting the company’s charitable operations.

Officials say more than 3,200 nonprofits nationwide are affected, with over $29 million in donations unaccounted for…

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