Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Fundraising Trends: United Way Hops on the Bitcoin Donations Bandwagon : FundRaising Success

Fundraising Trends: United Way Hops on the Bitcoin Donations Bandwagon : FundRaising Success


Over the past year or so, Internet currency BitcoinOpens in a new window has received plenty of attention in the nonprofit fundraising sector.
Several organizations such as The Water ProjectOpens in a new window, Capital Area Food Bank of TexasOpens in a new window and the Women's Annex Foundation Opens in a new windoware already accepting Bitcoin donationsOpens in a new window, while more and more fundraisers are asking, "Should Your Nonprofit Accept Bitcoin for Donations?Opens in a new window"

Angie Moore: I Don't Understand the Bitcoin Opportunity for Fundraising : FundRaising Success

Angie Moore: I Don't Understand the Bitcoin Opportunity for Fundraising : FundRaising Success

There's been a lot of chatter in the nonprofit industry aboutBitcoin. Whether we are comfortable or not, that chatter will only growlouder in the near future.


From nonprofit organizations to political campaigns, more and moreinformation about how Bitcoin is being used to raise funds is coming tolight. The marketing and commerce world is moving beyond simply talkingabout the vast potential of Bitcoin to seeing real results. Still, manyquestions remain in my mind. Here are some articles that

Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living

Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living


Former presidents, pop stars, politicians,actors and athletes are among the numerous public figures who have
completed the viral ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge. More than $79 million hasbeen raised for the ALS Association to support scientific research totreat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Angela Seaworth,director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, saidthere are lessons in philanthropy that can be learned from observingthis campaign. She is available to discuss her insights with the media.

United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin

United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin

Nonprofit United Way Worldwide announced today that it now acceptsdonations in bitcoin, becoming the latest charitable institution toadopt the digital currency into its operations.