Philanthropy & Activism
November 27, 2023
Updated
August 9, 2025

Infographic: 10 Reasons Nonprofits Should Embrace Crypto Giving

By:
Tereza Bizkova & Drew Simon
Discover 10 powerful reasons why thousands of nonprofits around the world have embraced crypto giving. Learn how blockchain donations unlock access to new donor pools, bigger gifts, lower fees, tax advantages, and innovative Web3 funding models for the next generation of givers. Perfect for mission-driven organizations ready to expand globally, future-proof fundraising, and scale their impact.
Infographic:10 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Embrace Crypto Giving: New Donor Pools, Borderless by Design, Bigger Average Gifts, Lower Giving Costs, Aligned Web3 Funding, Simple Onboarding, Tax-Efficient Giving, Narrative Visibility, New Funding Models

10 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Embrace Crypto Giving

1. New Donor Pools

Crypto donors are often younger, global, digitally native, and may be difficult to reach through traditional channels.

2. Borderless by Design

Crypto is global by default, making it a great way to connect with a worldwide community. Donors anywhere can support you instantly, no bank friction or currency limits.

3. Bigger Average Gifts

Crypto donors often give more per transaction than fiat donors, especially during bull markets or giving season campaigns.

4. Lower Giving Costs

Stablecoins and Layer 2s reduce fees by bypassing banks and third-party processors, thus more money reaches your cause.

5. Aligned Web3 Funding

The Web3 space has embraced innovative funding models, with many DAOs and decentralized platforms directing funds to mission aligned nonprofits.

6. Simple Onboarding

Getting started is easy. Open a wallet or use a platform like Endaoment, The Giving Block, or Giveth that allow you to get started without needing to build anything.

7. Tax-Efficient Giving

Crypto donations can offer major tax advantages to donors, especially when the markets are hot, making them more likely to give and give big.

8. Narrative Visibility

Web3-native communities love stories. Projects that communicate their impact well attract outsized attention, funding, and long-term supporters.

9. Signal Innovation

Accepting crypto shows you're transparent, adaptable, and open to new tools for mission delivery.

10. New Revenue Models

Crypto tools like NFTs, tokenized impact, quadratic funding, and retroactive funding offer community-driven ways to raise money and deepen donor engagement.

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