The Web3 Nonprofit Episode 1 - Upbring Innovation Labs
For the first episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of Upbring, a Texas-wide organization implementing generational innovation to advance child wellbeing, and their groundbreaking Upbring Innovation Labs, which unites the brightest minds with the boldest ideas to shape better childhoods. To learn more, we welcome to the podcast Ryan Park, Upbring’s VP of Marketing & Innovation, and Kelsey Driscoll, Senior Innovation Program Specialist.
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Key Takeaways
An important starting point for nonprofits starting to engage with Web3 is education. It’s important to take the time to learn about the ins-and-outs of Web3, including the benefits and risks, and joining online communities such as Discord groups & Twitter/X spaces to start building your network.
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Building a culture of organizational resilience is key to success in Web3. This includes open communication with the Board of Directors and staff about the realities of Web3, not being afraid of innovation, and being prepared for market volatility, setbacks, and failures.
Blockchain and AI give nonprofits the ability to engage in important capacity building activities, like predictive analytics, that have been happening in the private sector for a long time, but have traditionally been out of reach for nonprofits.
“Find your sandbox” - start small by finding what you and your organization are comfortable with, for example accepting crypto donations, and then build from there.
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Website - Upbring Innovation Labs
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Episode Time Stamps
03:10 - To start things off, I’d love to hear your story. How did you end up working in the charitable sector?
06:20 - Can you please introduce listeners to Upbring – including your mission and impacts?
10:00 - How did Upbring first get introduced to crypto/web3?
13:45 - What were the biggest barriers your organization experienced when you first started getting involved with crypto?
18:30 - I understand that Upbring has been involved in multiple NFT Giving campaigns in the past. Tell me more about your experience with NFT fundraising.
20:40 - How were you able to build up your organizational resiliency to work through the highs and lows of Web3?
22:55 - Beyond fundraising, what are some of the other ways nonprofits can leverage blockchain technology to grow their impact?
33:05 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more and support Upbring?
39:30 - To end on a note of inspiration – is there a recent success story or win at Upbring that you can share with the audience?
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