Web3 Impact Toolkit

Crypto Philanthropy

Crypto philanthropy is no longer experimental — it's becoming a core part of modern giving infrastructure.

"In the most challenging fiscal year of my career as a nonprofit CEO, I realized I had to take crypto seriously. If I didn't, the ship was going to sail without us." — Tammy Tibbetts, Co-Founder and CEO, She's the First

This three-part Crypto Philanthropy module is designed to help you learn how nonprofits can safely and effectively accept crypto donations, develop a thoughtful fundraising strategy, and engage a growing community of Web3-native donors.

Why Crypto Philanthropy?

Imagine a donor in Brazil, another in Nigeria, and one in Canada, all able to send your nonprofit funds instantly, with no bank delays, no costly wire fees, and complete transparency about where it goes.

Crypto philanthropy is simply fundraising in cryptocurrency — Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, or other tokens.

•Global reach — no borders, no exchange rate delays.

•Lower transaction fees — often cheaper than credit cards or bank wires.

•Transparency — blockchain provides a public record of funds sent and received.

•New donor segment — crypto holders often want to give crypto for tax or mission-alignment reasons.

Example: In 2022, a wildlife nonprofit raised over $1 million in crypto donations during a single week-long campaign. Most donors were new to the organization and lived outside its home country.

How to Accept Crypto Donations

Getting started doesn't require deep technical knowledge. Many platforms handle the complexity for you.

•The global crypto market has grown to hundreds of millions of users.

•Many are digitally native donors: younger, tech-savvy, and globally distributed.

•Billions in crypto donations have already been made to charities worldwide.

Building Your Crypto Fundraising Strategy

A thoughtful strategy helps you move from simply accepting crypto to actively engaging the Web3 community around your mission.

Crypto philanthropy isn't a future concept — it's a fast-growing giving channel. If your nonprofit doesn't yet accept it, you're potentially missing an entirely new donor audience.