We've partnered with The Giving Block to make it easy for your supporters to donate on JustGiving using cryptocurrency.
This integration allows donors to give to your cause using various cryptocurrencies directly in JustGiving's Checkout. The Giving Block will securely handle all donations made with cryptocurrency and convert them to traditional currency (e.g. Pounds or US Dollars) at the point of donation, before they reach your account.
This ensures your charity or nonprofit organisation never handles cryptocurrency so you don’t have to worry about technical or compliance burdens.
To ensure the safety of your charity and its supporters, we do not allow anonymous cryptocurrency donations, and both JustGiving and The Giving Block have stringent checks in place to ensure that all donations are from a legitimate source.
What is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
Imagine cryptocurrency as digital money. As opposed to traditional currency like Pounds or US Dollars, cryptocurrency is a digital currency, which can be used to buy things or donate to good causes. One of the most popular examples is Bitcoin.
Instead of using paper bills or coins, it exists only online and is secured by a record-keeping system called “blockchain technology.” The blockchain is like a giant, tamper-proof ledger that keeps track of every transaction using many computers to ensure the integrity of the data.
What benefits are there to accepting donations made in cryptocurrency?
Appeal to a younger and more tech savvy demographic
Donations made with cryptocurrency are growing every year, and 94% of crypto investors are Gen Z or Millennials
Empower your existing supporters to give to you in a new way
By accepting cryptocurrency donations through a secure and trusted partner, charities and nonprofit organisations can appeal to a growing and diverse community of younger donors who want to give back in the way they want.
Gain support from around the world
Launch campaigns and emergency appeals to a global audience without concerns around currency conversion or international transfer fees.
Will my charity or nonprofit receive donations in cryptocurrency?
No, your charity or nonprofit organisation will not receive cryptocurrency. Through our partnership with The Giving Block, we instantly convert donations made in cryptocurrency to traditional currency (e.g. Pounds or US Dollars).
This also means…
- There are no changes required to your internal compliance processes
- You don’t need a cryptocurrency digital wallet (as you will never hold the cryptocurrency)
- You are not affected by any fluctuations to cryptocurrency (as it will be converted at point of donation, then dispersed to you).
What is The Giving Block?
The Giving Block is the world’s number one crypto fundraising platform. They have helped thousands of charities easily grow their fundraising revenue from supporters using cryptocurrency. So far, they’ve helped charities around the world raise $200 million. Learn more about The Giving Block.