Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 36 - Endaoment - Cryptocurrency and the future of charitable giving
In this episode, we welcome Dae Moyer from Endaoment, the first on-chain 501(c)(3) organization building decentralized financial infrastructure focused on social impact. To date, they have granted more than $20M USD in funds to non-profit organizations. We have a fascinating chat about decentralized charitable giving, the amazing potential of crypto philanthropy, and how they have been supporting Ukraine through their Ukrainian Sovereignty Fund.
Dae is the Community Development Lead for Endaoment is responsible for managing the organization’s social media channels and marketing communications, develop educational resources and coordinate events aimed at amplifying the conversation around crypto philanthropy. Before joining Endaoment, Dae taught computer science and arts education to children in grades K-12, but they attribute their passion for democratized publishing and interest in the capabilities of online communities to their participation in the early days of blogging and podcasting, where they focused on historic preservation and social activism.
About Endaoment
Endaoment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity providing a wide range of philanthropic financial services.
Our Donor-Advised-Funds and Community Field-of-Interest Funds are powered entirely by smart contracts, a new kind of digital agreement facilitated on the Ethereum blockchain. Together with our easy-to-use donation and grantmaking application, we’re building a new kind of community foundation, with values and functionality aligned for crypto.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:00 - OPENING QUESTION - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
03:15 - Please tell me about Endaoment and how it got started.
04:20 - I understand that 2021 was a massive year for you, and that you experienced a 100x increase in donations from 2020-2021. Tell me more about the growth you’ve experienced over the past couple of years.
06:30 - Tell me about the role NFTs play in your fundraising efforts.
08:25 - I understand that you offer two core types of funds – Donor-Advised Funds, and Community Funds. Can you tell me more about these two different types of funds?
12:15 - Tell me about some of the non-profit organizations that have received grants from Endaoment.
13:40 - Tell me about Endaoment’s response to the crisis in Ukraine.
17:50 - How do you feel blockchain and crypto will disrupt traditional donor-charity relationships?
21:40 - What is the long-term vision for Endaoment? Where do you see Endaoment 5 years from now?
24:25 - How do we change perceptions around cryptocurrency and the good that it can do?
28:10 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your project?
