For the seventh episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to welcome Jon Behar of The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit on a mission to “make “smart giving simple” by curating a group of nonprofits that save or improve the most lives per dollar.” We dive into how they’re leveraging Web3 to advance this mission, and their upcoming Quadratic Funding round on Gitcoin’s Grant Stack!

For episode 131, we celebrate Giving Season with a special Giving Tuesday episode! We welcome five incredible leaders from the crypto giving movement to share how they are leveraging Web3 technology to revolutionize giving, including Robbie Heeger from Endaoment, Zoe Nawar of The Giving Block, Mitch from Giveth, Steven Aguiar from Givepact, and Chauncey St. John from Better Giving!

Crypto giving is an excellent way for nonprofits to reach new audiences, grow their brand globally, and engage with a dedicated and generous community of builders. It is also a foot in the door to the Web3 ecosystem, which comes with many exciting use cases that can fuel your nonprofits growth and future proof your movement.

In episode 130, we welcome Aurélia Le frapper, Co-Founder of No Impunity a movement using Web3 to unlock the potential of litigation funding to support victims of corporate human rights abuse and environmental damage. We discuss how blockchain can bring greater accessibility to impact litigation funding, using Web3 to coordinate global action, using DAOs to engage the community, and more.

In this article we dive into the newly launched Meta Queens, a vibrant community dedicated to empowering and uplifting the voices of queer and trans creators and artists in Web3. As part of its philanthropic mission, sales of Meta Queens NFTs supports high impact LGBTQIA+ Non-Profits, with 50% of proceeds going to Trans Tech Social and Outright International.

For the sixth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to welcome Coleen Chase and Jon Ruth of The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to fund and accelerate off-grid solar for underserved communities in emerging markets. They believe that decentralized clean energy is a public good and are exploring how blockchain can help make this a reality.

In episode 129, we’re excited to welcome Ben West, Grants Program Lead at Gitcoin, an incredible organization that has distributed over $50M to early-stage public goods builders championing projects across DeFi, climate, education, and more. We discuss quadratic funding, Web3 as a powerful tool for community coordination and advancing public goods, advice for first time grantees, and more.

Venturing into the uncharted territory of Web3 can be daunting, particularly when the intricacies of blockchain are vast and can be difficult to fully grasp. So, in this article, we share five pieces of advice learned from building in Web3, as well as through the stories heard interviewing over 140 pioneering Web3 Changemakers from all backgrounds.

In episode 128, we’re excited to welcome Liam Scully, Co-Founder of Maya Spirits, an organization synergizing blockchain technology, science, and art, to build a brighter future in Calakmul, Mexico. We discuss how they are leveraging Web3 tools to help preserve Mexico’s largest biosphere, the role of NFTs to empower social change, creating locally-driven circular economies, and more.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from October 2023: decentralizing space exploration and education with Web3, chatting ReFi with DreamDAO, an introduction to Quadratic Funding and Gitcoin Grants, and how blockchain is being used to deliver high quality coding bootcamps in Africa!

In this infographic, we give a brief introduction to Gitcoin Grants, an innovative new granting program for early-stage public goods projects. We explain quadratic funding, why public goods builders should participate, how to get involved as a grantee or community member, and how to make the most of your Gitcoin experience!

In episode 127, we’re excited to welcome Jon Behar from The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit making smart giving simpler, and Seth Ariel Green from Glo Dollar, a stablecoin with a mission to end extreme poverty. We discuss how crypto can help fight extreme poverty, how blockchain can fuel smarter giving, some of the barriers preventing crypto from reaching its full potential, and more.

As we enter a new era of space exploration, blockchain is emerging as a disruptive force, fueled by the Decentralized Space movement that aims to democratize access to space. In this article, we highlight 15 visionary projects harnessing the power of Web3 for space exploration, discovery, and education. Prepare for liftoff as we dive into a future where blockchain meets the stars.

In episode 126, we’re excited to welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of Cerebrum DAO, an open, global community collectively sourcing, brainstorming, and funding solutions to advance brain health and prevent neurodegeneration. We discuss how Web3 tools can advance brain health research, using DAO architecture to coordinate communities, how the decentralized science movement can empower scientists, and more.

As Giving Season 2023 approaches, many nonprofits are putting the final touches on their fundraising blueprints, gearing up for this pivotal time. In mapping out these plans, the influence of technology - especially the groundbreaking rise of cryptocurrency - cannot be overlooked. In this article, we highlight 10 compelling reasons to embed crypto philanthropy into your Giving Season campaign.

For the fifth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of DirectEd Development Foundation, a not-for-profit delivering evidence-based, highly scalable, and cost-effective training in coding and entrepreneurship to high-potential students around the world, starting in Kenya and Ethiopia. Today we welcome to the podcast Simon Sällström, CEO at DirectEd Development.