Web3 presents unique opportunities for nonprofit’s looking to scale their impact. However, many nonprofits are still hesitant to engage in Web3 for a number of reasons including a limited understanding of the space, negative perceptions of Web3 fueled by bad actors, and not knowing where to start. So, in this article, we outline some of the steps you can take to begin engaging with Web3!

In this podcast starter pack, we’ve bundled together ten episodes highlighting projects that are leveraging Web3 tools to advance public goods. This starter pack includes interviews with pioneering leaders from Gitcoin, Tea Protocol, Giveth, Artizen Fund, Hypercerts, Endaoment, Glo, Gitcoin Citizens, and ReFi Phangan.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from January 2024: Chatting Web3 social impact trends with Sam & Abeera of Web3ForGood, Navigating Web3 safely as a Nonprofit, 10 Web3 trends to watch in 2024, diving into collaborative finance with Tereza Bízková, and a masterclass on Web3 partnership building with David Mitchell of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

In episode 135, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar from Web3ForGood for a special 2023 year in review episode. 2023 was an incredible year for the Web3 social impact movement, and in this episode, we reflect on the most exciting developments of 2023, whether it be the growth of L2s or the AI blockchain intersection, and what we are looking forward to in 2024.

From reimagining philanthropy and donor engagement, to monitoring real-world impact, NFTs are proving to be more than just JPEGs - they're powerful tools capable of driving real world social impact. In this article, we explore five game-changing social impact use cases of NFTs that showcase their transformative potential in sectors far removed from art and collectibles.

Over the past two years, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing 138 pioneering leaders who are using Web3 technology to build a better world. While each conversation has been truly unique, there have been some common threads that have emerged throughout the interviews. In this article, we share 10 common themes about building in the Web3 ecosystem that we’ve learned from these inspiring leaders.

Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) has gained incredible momentum in recent years, but how exactly can it benefit nonprofits and their fundraising capacity? In this article, we discuss the transformative power of generative AI for nonprofits looking to optimize their fundraising efforts, and some of the challenges and considerations when it comes to utilizing this next generation technology.

The traditional donor-charity relationship is disempowering and desperately needs a rejuvenation. Individual donations are down, trust in charitable giving is waning, and nonprofits are struggling to connect with new donor demographics. Web3 can help shift the donor-charity relationship and empower donors to become active participants in causes.

Today marks the 8th anniversary of the initial launch of the Ethereum Blockchain. To celebrate, in this article we highlight five key areas where Ethereum has been instrumental in empowering individuals and communities to drive social impact: Smart contracts, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Stablecoins, New funding models, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

While still in the early stages of development, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers an incredible array of opportunities for nonprofits to streamline their operations, optimize their fundraising efforts, and measure their impact. When used properly, A, can help nonprofits future proof their organization and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow.

In this podcast starter pack, we’ve bundled together eight episodes highlighting incredible projects using the power of web3 and NFTs to drive social impact! This starter pack includes renowned guests from Salty Sharks, fxhash, Outright International, HerVoice NFT, TIMEPieces, Ecosapiens, ARTXV, Kindred Hearts, and Untamed Elephants.

In episode 102, we’re excited to welcome Katie Hultquist from Outright International, Generative Artist Jeres, and Aldredo Asuzano from fxhash for a fascinating discussion on NFT philanthropy. We discuss their collaborative NFT project that raised funds and awareness for Outright International, why NFTs are a powerful force for social impact, how Web3 can benefit social causes, and much more.

In episode 101, we’re excited to welcome Carl Cevone from hypercerts, a new protocol for funding and rewarding impact. We discuss how they’re using the power of blockchain to help build sustainable models for public goods financing, why blockchain is such a valuable tool for impact monitoring and evaluation, how Web3 will disrupt the impact ecosystem, and much more.

In episode 96, we’re excited to welcome Melissa Jun Rowley, Founder of HerVoice NFT, an NFT project with a bold vision to “unleash the voices of 3.9 billion women.” We discuss how Web3 can help uplift and drive movements of change, the power of NFTs to raise funds and awareness for important causes, building inclusion and diversity in Web3, and much more.

Beyond crypto philanthropy, engaging with Web3 opens Nonprofits up to a world of possibilities to reach a global audience, to form key partnerships, and to use the power of blockchain technology to scale their impact. Nonprofits should get on board with Web3 now as early adopters to fully realize these benefits.

In episode 95, we’re excited to welcome Jason Metz, Senior Web3 Strategist at TIME. Through their Web3 initiative, TIMEPieces, they are using the power of Web3 to bring artists, collectors, and the community together. In this episode we discuss how NFTs can help elevate history and culture, why Web3 as a powerful tool for uplifting social change movements, and how Web3 can help build community.