For the tenth and final episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we welcome Joe Agoada, Founder and CEO of Sostento, a charitable organizations with a mission to support those that serve on the frontlines of public health in order to save lives, and to increase equitable access to lifesaving healthcare services. They are also an early adopter in the Web3 philanthropy space.

While many view non fungible tokens (NFTs) as nothing more than JPEGs, they couldn’t be further from the truth. NFTs enable new use cases that help nonprofits, changemakers, and communities drive social impact and build a better world, including philanthropy, impact tokenization, IP-NFTs, community building, and digital identity.

Web3 opens the door to a world of new possibilities for nonprofits, impacting everything from fundraising to organizational governance. In this infographic, we highlight five of the most compelling use cases for how nonprofits can leverage blockchain-based tools to grow their impact, connecting with new donors, and future proof their mission.

In episode 143, we’re excited to welcome Rasmus Scheuer, Co-Founder of Pawthereum, a community-run crypto philanthropy project supporting animal welfare causes. We discuss why Web3 is a powerful tool for community-driven philanthropy, the projects they’ve supported with $500k in donations, advice for Web3 impact builders, Rasmus’ new project Impactify, and much more.

At a time when natural and human-caused disasters are on the rise, blockchain can play an important providing support to those impacted by disasters while helping build more resilient communities. This infographic highlights five key use cases including direct cash transfers, anticipatory aid, fundraising innovations, MRV tools, and community coordination.

For the ninth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we welcome Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for Outright International, an incredible nonprofit that is advancing human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere through advocacy, support, and research. They have also done an excellent job engaging with the Web3 community and partnering with some fantastic projects in the space.

For the eighth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we welcome David Mitchell, Cryptocurrency and Digital Partnership Manager for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, a nonprofit that “protects loving homes, finds loving homes, and runs a loving home for dogs and cats in East and Central Scotland.” They are also a true pioneer in the world of crypto philanthropy, forming diverse partnerships in the space.

2024 is set to be an exciting year for the Web3 social impact ecosystem! As the space continues to evolve, and new builders join the movement every day, here are 10 trends to keep an eye on, including public goods funding, the blockchain-AI intersection, DAO governance, blockchain and emergency relief, crypto philanthropy, and more!

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have emerged as a vital tool for maximizing donor impact, offering a unique combination of flexibility and convenience. In this article, we dive into the intersection of Web3 and DAFs, starting with an explanation of what DAFs are and how Web3 can improve them, and finish by highlighting a case study of Endaoment’s approach to Donor-Advised Funds.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from November 2023: Advice for new Web3 social impact builders, chatting Quadratic Funding and community coordination with Gitcoin’s Ben West, ten reasons nonprofits should embrace crypto giving, and decentralizing solar energy with The Solar Foundation.

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 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 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.