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Robbie Heeger is the CEO of Endaoment. https://endaoment.org/

「GivethとEndaomentが提携、ブロックチェーンで非営利団体への資金調達機会を拡充」　2024年9月4日、分散型資金調達プラットフォームGivethと、米国初の分散型非営利団体Endaomentが提携を発表した。この提携により、数千の新しい非営利プロジェクトがWeb3技術を活用して、より透明で効率的な資金調達が可能になる。The post GivethとEndaomentが提携、ブロックチェーンで非営利団体への資金調達機会を拡充 first appeared on サステナビリティ・ESG金融・投資メディア - HEDGE GUIDE.

In episode 165, we're excited to welcome Evan Shapiro of Mina Foundation, a zero knowledge blockchain for a secure, private, and verifiable internet. We break down what the heck a zero knowledge proof is, why you should get excited about this emerging technology, and some of the most compelling social impact use cases of ZK proofs.--Three Key Takeaways--At their core, Zero Knowledge Proofs give individuals the ability to prove things about themselves, such as their credentials and identity, without needing to reveal private or sensitive information.Mina Protocol envisions a future where ZK Proofs are layered on top of everything on the internet that could benefit from verification – whether it be social media posts, news articles, political advertisements, videos, etc. This will ultimately help create a much safer internet free from misinformation.ZK Proofs can play a huge role in building safe digital spaces and institutions, where those participating can know, without a doubt, that everyone involved is who they say they are, and not a bot. This is increasingly important in the age of Artificial Intelligence.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-165-zero-knowledge-proofs-and-the-internet-of-true-things--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Celebrate Onchain Summer by Joining the Onchain Giving Summit!--Join us at the free, virtual Onchain Giving Summit! Endaoment and Base are bringing together visionary blockchain leaders & innovators, forward-thinking wealth advisors and grassroots impact builders for a week of workshops & tough questions. Be sure to catch Drew from Crypto Altruism's workshop at 2pm ET on Nonprofit Day (8/16). RSVP is free and required. --This episode was recorded on Zencastr!--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Alternatively, head to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code "CryptoAltruism".Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

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.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is proud to be a supporting partner of Crypto Altruism for The Web3 Nonprofit series. This episode kicks off with a special feature on Endaoment's 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable stories of real-world change that have defined the past year. Discover the profound difference your contributions have made, and the lives changed through decentralized philanthropy. For a deeper dive into these inspiring stories, and to see the full scope of our collective achievements, visit endaoment.org/impact.--Three Key Takeaways--Early on, the Outright team quick realized there are many kindred spirits in Web3 who share the values of Outright International and believe in the social impact potential of Web3, which made it easier than anticipated to build partnerships.One of the biggest challenges in Web3 is understanding the space and the technology, and being able to recognize the difference between the positive and negatives and how the technology can be used ethically. One of the best ways to learn and understand Web3 is to stay active, take part in events and spaces, and build partnerships.There have been a lot of challenges and setbacks in recent years regarding LGBTIQ rights around the world. Despite this, there are reasons for hope, and everyone has a role to play in supporting human rights for LGBTIQ people by advocating to representatives, supporting LGBTIQ organizations, and checking in on and supporting your Queer friends and family.--Full shownotes and links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-9-outright-international--Donate to Outright International--https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

For the eighth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we're excited to welcome David Mitchell, Cryptocurrency and Digital Partnership Manager for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, an incredible nonprofit that “protects loving homes, finds loving homes, and runs a loving home for dogs and cats in East and Central Scotland.” We discuss their innovative approach to crypto philanthropy, and the partnerships they've formed with Web3 organizations, NFT projects, and even meme coins.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is excited to continue partnering with Crypto Altruism to produce the Web3 Nonprofit Series! Reflecting on a remarkable year, we're proud to announce that $24 million was donated through Endaoment in 2023, resulting in over $13 million in grants to nonprofits worldwide. Keep an eye out for our 2023 Impact Report to see the full scope of what we've achieved together, as we gear up for even more giving in 2024.--Three Key Takeaways--For nonprofits who are new to the space, it can be helpful to partner with a reputable crypto philanthropy platform to simplify the process and take care of the technical side of things. This can take the stress out of the process of accepting crypto donations, allowing nonprofits to focus on building partnerships in the space.The Web3 space is very welcoming, so don't be afraid to start engaging, whether it's joining Twitter/X spaces or project Discord servers, or reaching out to projects that have a similar mission to your nonprofit.The Web3 space is filled with individuals and projects looking to do good, creating plenty of opportunities for new partnerships. In the case of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, they were able to build partnerships with several Web3 organizations, NFT projects, and even meme coins that were focused on dogs and cats.--Full shownotes and links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-8-edinburgh-dog-and-cat-home--Donate to The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home--https://edch.org.uk/donate/--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

For the seventh episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we're excited to welcome Jon Behar, Strategic Advisor 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!--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--In this high-energy episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we're revving up for a season of purpose and passion. As we explore the intersection of technology and philanthropy, Endaoment.org invites you to experience giving like never before. Accelerate your impact by visiting app.endaoment.org, and join a community where generosity goes full throttle. Ready, set, give! --Three Key Takeaways--Web3 and AI can help nonprofits become more “effective altruists” by enabling them to do more with less. These technologies open the door for nonprofits to drastically increase their efficiency & productivity, freeing up more time to focus on their mission.The Life You Can Save's Quadratic Funding round gives the community a greater say in how funds are distributed across their cause funds. It's a great example of how Web3 can drive community engagement and give donors more ownership over the causes they care about. Nonprofits do not have to embark on their Web3 journey alone. There are many great Web3 projects that have built easy-to-implement solutions for nonprofits. By partnering with these projects, nonprofits can focus on their mission, not on having to build Web3 tools.--Full shownotes and links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-7-the-life-you-can-save--Donate to The Life You Can Save--https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities/--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

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!--Support our Gitcoin Grants Proposal--Crypto Altruism is live on Gitcoin Grants Round 19! We would be honored to earn your support with a small contribution!-> https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/gg19--Three Key Takeaways--One of the key benefits of engaging with crypto giving is the opportunity to connect with a new generation of donors around the world who are generous and passionate about giving.Web3 is helping make important philanthropic tools, like endowments, donor advised funds, and non-cash assets, accessible to all nonprofits regardless of their size and expertise. Traditionally, these tools have only been accessible to larger nonprofits that have the resources and expertise to dedicate to them, but Web3 is breaking down these barriers to access.One of the most exciting aspects of crypto philanthropy is the creation of new ways to incentivize giving and make it more fun. This includes leveraging Quadratic Funding, introducing rewards for donors, bringing donations on chain, and more!--Full shownotes with links and timestamps available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-131-giving-tuesday-special--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

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.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is a proud supporter of Crypto Altruism's Web3 Nonprofit series. This week, dive into the Universal Impact Pool (UIP), an innovative automatic matching fund which amplifies every onchain gift on Endaoment. Are you a nonprofit looking to harness the power of the Universal Impact Pool this giving season? They've prepared a special guide to learn how the UIP can maximize your fundraising potential.--Three Key Takeaways--Web3 is an excellent tool for global coordination by reimagining incentive mechanisms to align a global community that is passionate about a cause with a local community creating real world impact.When building projects that address complex development challenges in the Global South, it's important to develop strong relationships with the people working on the ground and partnering with local organizations to amplify their work.For nonprofits interested in engaging with Web3, but are feeling nervous or don't know where to start, it's important to not rush in and take some time to educate yourself. There are so many free resources and Web3 communities dedicated to education. A low-risk first step to begin engaging is to partner with a well-known crypto philanthropy platform to start accepting crypto donations.--Full shownotes and links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-6-the-solar-foundation--Donate to The Solar Foundation's Gitcoin Project--https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/10/0x5eb890e41c8d2cff75ea942085e406bb90016561/0x5eb890e41c8d2cff75ea942085e406bb90016561-110--Donate to Crypto Altruism's Gitcoin Project--https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/424/0x98720dd1925d34a2453ebc1f91c9d48e7e89ec29/0x98720dd1925d34a2453ebc1f91c9d48e7e89ec29-128--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

For the fifth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we're excited to highlight the work of DirectEd Development Foundation, a not-for-profit delivering evidence-based, highly scalable, and cost-effective training in coding and entrepreneurship to high-potential students right after secondary school around the world, starting in Kenya and Ethiopia. Today we welcome to the podcast Simon Sällström, CEO at DirectEd Development.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is proud to support Crypto Altruism and The Web3 Nonprofit. This Giving Season, Endaoment is for everyone! They are opening their doors to every financial background - no wallet needed! Head over to endaoment.org to learn more!--Key Takeaways--Verifiable credentials will be a gamechanger for education by creating a more trustworthy system for student credentials, while also preserving the privacy of the student. At the same time, it enables the easy traceability and auditability of funds paid out to students through DirectEd Development's programs.Smart contracts can help nonprofits automate their services while also enabling greater consistency and transparency. In the case of DirectEd Development, they are using smart contracts to automatically payout stipends to students based on the completion of specific milestones.The common thread throughout the conversation is transparency. Blockchain can enable radical transparency in the charitable sector that can help ensure the responsible use of funds, while helping build trust with donors.--Full shownotes and links available at---> https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-5-directed-development-foundation--Donate to DirectEd Development---> http://app.directed.dev/--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

For the third episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we're excited to highlight the work of Black Women Blockchain Council, an incredible organization with a mission to create a safe space that inspires, trains and activates a talent and economic pipeline of black women pursuing professional and entrepreneurial careers in blockchain and fintech; including inspiring and educating the next generation of diverse and inclusive blockchain leaders. To learn more, we welcome Olayinka Odeniran, Founder and Chairwoman of Black Women Blockchain Council.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is proud to support Crypto Altruism and The Web3 Nonprofit. Streamline your giving with Endaoment's onchain donor-advised funds. Make one donation, get one tax receipt, and start granting to any nonprofits you choose, whenever you're ready. Create your personal giving account now!--Key Takeaways--Web3 presents a unique opportunity to learn from the mistakes of Web1 and Web2, and build from the ground up, ensuring inclusion is an important pillar of the ecosystem.While Web3, and the tech sector more generally, is still male dominated, there are plenty of incredible women and women-led collectives looking to change that, and who are building in the ecosystem. For women who are hesitant to engage with Web3, connecting with one of these collectives is a great starting point.NFTs are more than just JPEGs, and they can be an incredible tool for rewarding and recognizing donor contributions and telling the story of your movement.The world is quickly changing as diverse industries begin embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency, including those in the charitable sector. It is important for nonprofits to remain open-minded to new technologies as an important way to future proof their organization.--Full shownotes and links available at--->https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-3-black-women-blockchain-council--Donate to Black Women Blockchain Council---> https://www.bwinb.org/give--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

Andrew Hewitt is a board member of Pachamama Alliance. In conversation with Matthew Monahan. Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/UAGyfIhaQi0 Watch a preview: https://youtu.be/dLApl35iLZs Pachamama Alliance: https://pachamama.org Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdhewitt/ THE REGENERATION WILL BE FUNDED Ma Earth Website: https://maearth.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maearthmedia Community Discord: https://maearth.com/community Podcast Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/theregeneration/feed.xml EPISODE RESOURCES Gamechangers: https://gamechangers.co Awakening the Dreamer: https://landing.pachamama.org/awakening-the-dreamer-2-hour-online-course Silicon Valley Community Foundation: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/ Fidelity Charitable: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org RSF Social Finance: https://rsfsocialfinance.org The Gift Trust: https://thegifttrust.org.nz Impact Assets: https://impactassets.org/ Endaoment: https://endaoment.org/ Change.org: https://www.change.org/ Daffy: https://www.daffy.org/ Enneagram: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enneagram_of_Personality 5 Personality Patterns book: https://www.amazon.com/Personality-Patterns-Understanding-Developing-Emotional/dp/B08T42G1S7/ref=sr_1_1 RELATED SEASON 1 INTERVIEWS Lynne Twist (Pachamama Alliance): https://youtu.be/p3yb1jJ48cI This interview took place during a Web3 hui in New Zealand in 2023. SOCIAL Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/maearth X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/maearthmedia Lenstube: https://lenstube.xyz/channel/maearth.lens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maearthmedia/ Mirror: https://mirror.xyz/maearth.eth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maearth/ Lenster: https://lenster.xyz/u/maearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maearthcommunity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maearthmedia

On this episode of Web3 Futurists, Metopia is joined by Robbie Heeger, the CEO from Endaoment. We explore Endaoment's success, how it came about, the challenges, and the road to decentralization. Web3 Futurists on Twitter Metopia on Twitter | Medium | Gitbook Endaoment: Twitter | Website Timestamps 8:50 Endoament's 2022 Impact Report by the numbers 15:29 Endaoment and ConstitutionDAO 20:50 The operations of Endaoment 30:27 Endaoments' challenges, decentralisation and governance mechanisms 40:38 balancing governance and decentralisation 46:20 ETH Denver and DAO Denver 50:20 Closing statements Disclaimer, the contents discussed is not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please remember to do your own research.

In this interview, I talk about Donor-Advised Funds or DAFs and crypto donations with Alexis Miller, who is the donor engagement and strategic partnerships lead at Endaoment. Listen to this entire podcast episode if you want to know more about NFTs, DAOs, and a lot more interesting topics of cryptocurrencies in the nonprofit space. Alexis will help everyone understand these concepts related to crypto, how they work, and how you can help those who are interested in crypto to get involved in supporting what you do in the nonprofit community. On top of that, Alexis also shares her thoughts about the controversy of DAFs and payouts. A lot more of this in this episode, so tune in! To connect with Alexis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-miller-880b2160/ To learn more about EnDAOment: https://endaoment.org/ QUOTES from Alexis "Crypto donors aren't reading newsletters" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nonprofitlowdown/support

In episode, 79 we're excited to welcome back Dae Moyer, Development Lead at Endaoment, the first tax-exempt community foundation providing philanthropic financial services on-chain. Endaoment is one of the leaders in web3 philanthropy and to date, 50M USD in Cryptocurrency has been donated through their platform.  In this episode we discuss the importance of on-chain enabled transparency in charitable giving, the role of decentralized governance in philanthropy, and what the future of philanthropy will look like, in the year 2032, and the role that web3 will play in it.Three Key TakeawaysBlockchain-enabled transparency should be embraced by non-profits to rebuild trust and create greater accountability in the charitable sector.Decentralized governance can help drive greater representation and community ownership in non-profits by disrupting the traditional centralized structures of non-profit governance.Bear markets are for builders – Despite the current challenges in the market, builders are using this as an opportunity to form a strong foundation for their web3 social impact movements.Follow and Learn MoreTwitter - DaeTwitter - EndaomentDiscordWebsiteTurnout For Burnout CampaignBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportusDISCLAIMERWhile we may discuss specific projects or cryptocurrencies, please don't take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on any potential investment opportunities. Full disclaimer available HERE.

Alexis Miller, Donor Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lead at Endaoment.org shares how crypto DAFs work and why nonprofits should start paying attention. When compared with traditional DAF payouts, Endaoment is showing 3x payout rate of funds- 22% to 58%.  We also discuss other ways crypto donors differ from traditional fiat donors.   About Alexis Miller Alexis Miller is the Donor Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lead at Endaoment, the first 501(c)3 community foundation built on the Ethereum blockchain. Alexis works to facilitate collaboration between nonprofit organizations and crypto donors. Before joining Endaoment, Alexis worked as a philanthropic advisor and a development professional. She earned a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and now lives in Washington DC. Resource Links Endaoment Community Hub *includes a crypto 101 glossary - https://endaoment.notion.site/ Endaoment website - endaoment.org Twitter - discord.gg/endaoment       Rough Transcription   [00:00:00] Well, we found a reoccurring guest, well I'll say organization joining us today from endowment, and they are helping turn crypto holdings into crypto givings, which is a topic that I love. I just love it. I'm long crypto philanthropy. Alexis Miller donor Engage. Strategic partnerships Lead at Endowment is joining us today. [00:00:32] Kind of as a follow up to our conversation a year ago. We'll put that in the show notes. And Alexis, after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Master's degree in Social work, Went on to donor services officer and Baltimore Community Foundation. So definitely kind of one of us, as well as working at, uh, Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. [00:00:56] So now you have landed at endowment, and maybe for our newer listeners, can you explain what endowment spelled? Endowment? Mm-hmm. . I'm not pronouncing it right. I feel like you really have to put M faces on the Dow. Can you explain what. Yes. Thank you for having me, George. And for that introduction. So endowment, spelled E n d a o m e n T. [00:01:22] I always try to, sometimes people Google us and can't find us because we're spelled d a o, not d o w, like the traditional way. We are a 5 0 1 C three. Non-profit community foundation that essentially exists for the crypto community. So we are built on the Ethereum blockchain, so our actual non-profit entity structure is built using. [00:01:46] Blockchain technology, and we essentially serve as that community foundation resource. So we were created really to solve two problems. The first is to allow a tax compliant and easy way for donors to be able to give Crypto or NFTs. And on the flip side, allowing non-profits to be able to receive donations that originated in crypto. [00:02:10] No cost to the nonprofit. So that is a little bit of what we do. I will get into the details, but our kind of bread and butter is our crypto donor advised fund. So similar to other community foundations that offer a donor advised fund, charitable checking account. Essentially we do the same just using crypto. [00:02:30] Maybe we can make sure that this makes sense, because I feel like there was a lot of words with lots of words, a lot of acronyms, because that's what technical people seem to enjoy doing by making a ton of acronyms. Maybe we start with the, as you were explaining, Dow and what that actually means. The d a o as I understand it. [00:02:52] What, what, what does that actually mean as it's part of your name? It is part of our name, so, DOW stands for a decentralized autonomous organization and basically what that means. An organization or an entity where the decisions are being made by the community as opposed to like a top down approach. So having your CEO or your executive director make all of the decisions, you're actually putting voices into the hands of your community or stakeholders to have a say in how the organization is run. [00:03:28] So that. A term that's used widely in the crypto space is a dow, but the concept is something that other folks are using just maybe in a little bit of a different way. So in short, we're talking about a daf, but. For crypto. Is that a fair quick summary? Yes, yes. Another acronym. You know, like it's, it's funny, my, my a donor advised fund. [00:03:53] You're right. Yes. We're gonna have a lot of gloss. It's all good. It, it's funny cuz you know, my background's in non-profit and I feel like non-profits use a ton of acronyms and like insider language. And now I'm in this fine, I'm kind of balancing the non-profit world with the crypto world. And they also use a ton of acronyms, very different acronyms, but you know, gotta get used to both of the lingos for sure. [00:04:16] So let's just make this tangible. Somebody has a crypto windfall. They're then interested in deploying that capital for social impact, making the world less terrible. They come to endowment.org. What happens? Good question. So, you know, as I mentioned before, we're built on the Ethereum blockchain, which I'm, I'm gonna get technical for a, a second and then I will make this more easily digestible. [00:04:50] But basically the blockchain is just the technology that underpins. This whole crazy world of cryptocurrency. So think of it as like, a public ledger where basically all of the transactions and data is taking place. So what that means in practice is our nonprofit is actually set up so that you can see all of the transactions taking place. [00:05:14] So, All money flowing into endowment and all money flowing out of endowment is technically publicly available without any personal information. But all of that information lies using what's called blockchain technology. So that's kind of like the basis, So we're built on. Blockchain technology, and when someone comes to, you know, endowment.org or app.endowment.org, they would connect their wallet that holds their cryptocurrency and they could take an action on our platform so they could open up a donor advised fund by clicking a button, they could make a direct donation to a nonprofit of their choice. [00:05:53] Basically skipping the fund process and just giving a one off donation to any nonprofit in the us and. We handle all of the tax receipting so that individual donor is giving us their name, their email, their address so that they can get a tax deduction if they choose. And you know, within 24 to 48 hours, we are turning around that donation and getting it into the nonprofits bank account as US dollars in cash and turning it from the cryptocurrency that it originated in into us. [00:06:29] Gotcha. And to date you have deployed, it looks like over 50 million according to the website, to a total of 924 organizations. I'm curious, uh, how has growth been? Because right now, I don't know if you've noticed things like Ethereum and others are down 60, 70% just this year. Has that slowed growth? What is it looking like for endowment right now? [00:07:02] Yeah, so we are right at the $50 million mark and. In terms of growth, you know the market is down for sure, but our average donor is someone who has been in the crypto space since, you know, 20 16, 20 17, 20 18. And most of our donors, while they still might be, you know, down some money or down large amounts of money, They're pretty much up for when they originally invested in the crypto ecosystem. [00:07:34] So for us, we're still seeing a lot of activity. It's definitely slowed a bit. But we're still seeing that. So to kind of like take a step back, I'll give you some, some statistics based on this year versus last year in terms of how we're doing in terms of getting money out into the hands of nonprofits. [00:07:52] So our, and, and again, as I mentioned like blockchain, everything's transparent. We also are, so on our website you can actually see, uh, a lot of these statistics that I'm going to share. And, you know, we really try to keep our community informed. The ecosystem and the impact that people are having through using endowment. [00:08:14] So we have granted, to date 58% of funds that are sitting in donor advised funds. So 58% of the capital that has gone into endowment has been distributed out to various nonprofits across the country. Just to give you a comparison, the average I believe this is through Fidelity, is 22% a national average for donor advised. [00:08:39] Deploying capital. So as you can see, you know, And that's annually, I guess for the, the DAF distribution and Yeah. Yeah. Annually for the DAF distribution. So you can see that our community is really, really focused on getting money out into the community to support their favorite nonprofit or to support an area of interest. [00:08:58] And they just need a little assistance identifying who to actually support. So 58%. Capital that has been basically ingested by endowment has been distributed out to various non-profits. And that's lifetime. That's a lifetime distribution number. Lifetime distribution. Yep. And, and we started at the end of 2020. [00:09:15] So year to date, we've had $21.15 million donated to endowment. So 21.15 out of the 50 million has been donated. This year, you know, in 2022, and we've granted this year 17.9 million which is both of those numbers are up from last year. So if you think of, you know, 2021, the crypto market was a lot higher. [00:09:39] Yet we've actually done more volume in terms of both donations and grants in 2022. Then, sorry, one more time. Was 17 distributed over 20? 17 distributed this year in 2022, and you have collected 21 million and we've collected 21 million. I mean, you're tracking at 80% at that point, so that, you know, I think it's even more impressive if I'm just speaking, honestly, looking at the annual cause I feel like there's many sins hidden in average numbers. [00:10:06] Yeah. This is not a sin. This is actually. Contrary to what I would've believed in a down market where I imagine a donor coming in who has transferred over their, you know, do coin. Millions may have chosen not to liquidate, but to hold and maybe hold until it goes back up. This doesn't seem to be the case, and I am right in that assumption that when a donor comes. [00:10:31] Connects, their wallet moves over an asset that that asset isn't immediately liquidated like it is with say, the giving block when a donation is triggered on site directly to a non-profit. So we do actually liquidate it to US dollar coin. Okay. So yeah, so we are taking in whatever cryptocurrency is donated to us. [00:10:53] We always say that anything that there's a liquid market for, we will take. So we don't have, you know, a hundred cryptocurrencies listed on our website. Okay. We really will take anything and work with any donor who has any crypto. We immediately convert it into US dollar coin. And then it's SDC, I believe. [00:11:09] Yes. Yeah. Yep. So U sdc and then it's granted out as US dollars to the nonprofits bank account. Mm-hmm. one, one thing we launched last month in our version two of our platform is actual portfolio allocations, which has been super exciting and was the top feedback we received from our donor community last year. [00:11:30] So, It's always exciting when you can take feedback and actually build something or do something about it and not just say, Thank you so much for your feedback. We'll take it into consideration. So endowment just launched our version two of our platform and one of those features includes portfolio allocations where people can actually take that us d c, that US dollar coin that's in their donor advised fund and actually invest it in. [00:11:55] Right now we have three different. Crypto native portfolio allocations that they can invest it in. So when they're not granting out, they, instead of kind of having their funds set idly, they can actually deploy their capital and hopefully earn a little bit of interest making their fund grow, which means more money to charity. [00:12:16] I don't fully understand that. Can you explain more? How, how is my fund growing? So you're putting together portfolios I understand of nonprofits. Let's say I wanna go help the environment because maybe the coin of my choice is proof of work and it's torching a bunch of electricity and I wanna like make amends on that. [00:12:38] Is that what we're talking about? There is a essentially an index fund for. That you had packaged for the environment, for social justice, for women's rights, Actually, The kind of the opposite. So it's actually like taking, it's taking your cryptocurrency and actually investing it in like an, the version of like an etf, right? [00:13:01] So most donor advised funds, you're actually investing those assets in like a money market or in some sort of actual like financial investment vehicle. So, Community foundation's, Fidelity Schwab allow their donors mm-hmm. to take, you know, if you have a hundred thousand dollars in your donor advised fund, you can actually invest that in a money market or in an ETF that the board obviously approves, and you can earn a little bit of yield on that. [00:13:29] So. Mm-hmm. , you know, when I was in the community foundation space, we would have donors in a, in a good year who were making. Eight to 10% on their money, so that capital is being invested and then you're able to actually give more money out to charity. So we're doing the same thing, but with crypto. [00:13:48] Portfolios essentially. So instead of investing in, you know, a Fidelity ETF or something, you're investing in Ethereum or you're investing in Ave or Compound, which are the three portfolios that our board has approved right now. So you're taking your idle capital in your donor advised fund that you're not granting out imminently and you're actually investing it to hopefully yield a little bit of a return so that you have more money to grant out to charity in the long term. [00:14:19] That's, you know, that's interesting. I won't touch on it too much though. I, I feel like one of the reasons that this year you're tracking at what sounds like four x the rate of distribution, then standard DAFs. So by the way, I'm coming up with a title of this podcast right now. I feel like a good one. [00:14:36] Crypto philanthropists, four x, more generous than greedy. Little fiat DAFs, right, Who are tracking at 20%. In general, your overall numbers are three x, right? If we're talking 20% into 60% distribution, I'm all about the distribution. I'm all about putting the money to work. Nothing frustrates me more than money sitting on the sidelines while non-profits are out there doing the work right now. [00:15:05] And so I get, I'll just be honest, hesitant about, Hey, here's a way for you to like stash it and make 0.78% on compound. By the way, no subtle risk to what may actually happen to that capital. Looking at what happened to DAFs this year alone, with the market dropping 20% that were in safe, I'm using air quotes, safe investments just means less freaking money for non-profits headed into a recession. [00:15:35] You can tell I'm frustrated by that , so I think this is interesting. , but it doesn't, it it's not, It's not exciting in the sense that like getting dollars out the door, which is, which is really great. I wanna come back to, unless you have a finer point and you wanna push back on that, I'm fine to. Listen, I, I, you know, I, I agree with you for sure. [00:15:57] Like money needs to go out into the hands of non-profits. You know, I will say that we are working at a way faster pace than traditional DAFs in terms of getting that money out. We have a four x this year, four x this year. Yes. We have, you know, a two year inactive fund policy is an example. Most community foundations have five years where you don't have to do anything with your. [00:16:17] For five years. Hmm. Ours is two. And I will say just anecdotally, based on our community, people are super generous and wanna get money out into the community. So even if we're letting them invest a small portion of their donor advised fund, they are not necessarily investing their entire donor advised fund. [00:16:37] They are still getting money out into the hands of nonprofits. Yeah. And we've seen this time and time again with Ukraine, with reproductive rights. All of the horrible things that are going on in this world, You know, we have been able to raise money imminently, and the fact that we send grants via a bank wire and not a check, like most traditional DAF providers, we are able to actually deploy capital in one to two days to these non-profits that really need it. [00:17:06] So, you know, everything we do at end. Very, very mission driven and mission-aligned, and we are taking some of the traditional narratives of donor advised funds and, and of philanthropy and really flipping it on its head. My last point about this, and then we can totally move on, is our fee structure, because that is something compared to the traditional donor advised fund that really, really sets us apart. [00:17:30] You know, we take a transaction fee, it's one and a half percent. It's super upfront and transparent on our website, and it's actually weighted at the throughput. So we take 0.5% when someone is making that initial investment into their donor advised fund, and we take 1% when it's going out to the receiving nonprofit. [00:17:53] So we're actually financially incentivizing ourselves by taking a larger fee to get money out of the DAF and into the hands of nonprofits. Most traditional donor advisement providers are taking a fee based on assets under management. So if someone has $500,000 in their DA and they grant out $200,000, they're left with $300,000 and that. [00:18:16] Donor advised fund provider is getting less money. So there's no financial incentive for these larger daph providers to actually get money out into the hands of nonprofits that need it imminently. So, you know, we're trying to really change the narrative and one of the reasons, and one of the ways we're doing that is with our fee structure in terms of waiting more on the output and on the throughput. [00:18:40] Sorry. Not taking a fee based on how much money is actually in the donor advised fund. The adage, show me the incentive. I'll show you. The behavior is ringing in my ears. I wonder, coming back to the fact that you're built on Ethereum, which is a publicly auditable database living on the blockchain, that it's publicly available that I can check. [00:19:04] You said words, they sounded. . Here's the thing. I can check that. I can check the holdings, I can look on the chain, I can see where the assets are and I can see where they aren't. I think that's a sort of like amazing trust but verify. Mm-hmm. that traditional DAFs just don't have for sure. And I think that maybe part of this ethos, it's, it's easier to stay honest when you're kept honest. [00:19:31] For sure. We, we, That's something great about crypto Phil. Yeah, it's not just our board. You know, since we are structured as a nonprofit, you know, we do have a board of directors and it's not just our board us, us being accountable to our board and to our staff, right? But we're actually being accountable to our entire community and ecosystem. [00:19:49] And even beyond that, because somebody who is not a donor to endowment, has no relation to endowment, can actually see that public trail on the blockchain. So anyone. Check our work can see the activity that's happening. And that for me personally, just coming out of the non-profit, traditional non-profit landscape is something that was really, really exciting about what endowment is doing. [00:20:14] Because there is that public trail, you are able to check activity and it's just adding layers of transparency that people are really looking for. Both donors, non-profits, and just people in general. This world needs to be more transparent and upfront and, you know, inviting people into the conversation. [00:20:33] And, you know, we definitely are doing that at endowment and, and we're kind of practicing what we're preaching as well. [00:20:42] Okay. I was doing some back of the envelope math, so already asterisk. Be careful with that. 924 organizations have been the generous recipients of that amount of, you know, percent of 50 million that has been distributed. 924 is not a lot. That's actually a, a rather small distribution on average looks like $54,000, uh, headed toward, on average. [00:21:06] These organizations, again, average is a dangerous number, probably throws against a power law for the distribution of this capital. So a sort of consolidation of cause. What is top of mind? What is noisiest? What is emotionally resonant of the moment? And as I explore some of the, the top organizations getting funds and community funds, it does seem like there is a pretty high consolidation around those topics of reproductive rights, of gun violence, of, as you mentioned, Ukraine. [00:21:41] Can you tell me a bit about. How a nonprofit listening right now that is not the, in the limelight in the moment right now on that cause, how might they engage with this platform or at large crypto donors that seem to be following the shiny social issue of the moment? Sure. So I think it's important to note that, you know, we have nonprofits that are signed up with endowment that haven't. [00:22:12] funds. Right? And that's okay because you are adding awareness to your donor community that you offer this type of giving vehicle. So you know, once a non-profit is onboarded with endowment, again, we're completely free for non-profits. So there's no contract. You know, nonprofits aren't paying. To potentially get a crypto donation. [00:22:34] We're completely free. We're really offering this public goods infrastructure where we want every nonprofit to be able to benefit from, we call them crypto originated donations. Since we transfer it into US dollars, we want every nonprofit to be able to participate in this ecosystem and benefit from this new asset class and donor group without ever having to pay. [00:22:55] Because if. Wait, it then all of the large nonprofits who have the budget will be able to benefit and the small grassroots nonprofits get left out. So when, you know, our CEO built endowment, that was really important to him to keep it free for all nonprofits. So that's like my first note is like, get set up with endowment. [00:23:15] Like gonna give us a little shout out here. We're completely free. You don't have to pay and get set up and like start communicating to your donor base that you're now set up to receive crypto donations. So, You know, I always tell nonprofits like start spreading the word within your own donor community, right? [00:23:32] If you are a nonprofit and you have a newsletter, if you use Twitter, if you use Facebook, if you use Instagram, spread the word because you don't know who's a crypto holder, and just because somebody hasn't come knocking on your door and saying, Hey, we have Bitcoin, do you accept? It? Doesn't mean that they're not holding crypto. [00:23:49] The other aspect is on the donor education side, because. Right now, again, I'm not a cpa. This is not tax advice, like I'm not a financial professional. But crypto is tax the same way as stock is where if you have appreciated crypto assets or appreciated stock assets and you donate them to a 5 0 1 C three, you can mitigate your capital gains taxes while also taking a tax deduction. [00:24:14] So there's actually a benefit financially why someone would donate crypto. There is an education gap because there are so many people out there who are holding crypto who would never think of it as an asset that you can donate. And I just think about non-profits and the education that they've had to do about stock donations. [00:24:35] I mean, it has taken years and years to educate the masses that you can donate stock, and it's a change in behavior for people, you know, instead of donors putting. Their $5,000 donation on a credit card are sending you a check. If they have appreciated stock assets, they can actually donate it and it's beneficial for them and for the nonprofit. [00:24:56] So once a nonprofit starts educating A that they are set up with a platform like endowment to receive the crypto donations, and B, start educating their donor community on the actual benefits of giving crypto, you'll probably see people coming out of the woodworks. So, That's kind of my plug for how nonprofits can kind of benefit from this and start spreading the word. [00:25:21] And then you see nonprofits who are like totally embracing this crazy crypto community. You know, like there are nonprofits who, a lot of them are larger nonprofits, but they have a, you know, gaming in community manager, or they have like a dedicated staff person, whether on their development team or their marketing team who. [00:25:42] On Twitter trying to find NFT projects to collaborate or learning more about the space. And I would just say like, you know, if you work at a non-profit and you're crypto curious, like do some research, like find out what's out there because there's a lot of people in the crypto space and in the nft, the non fungible token, like the little digital JPEGs as people call them. [00:26:06] There are a lot of people who are looking to give back and to do good and just start like seeing what's out there. Because I'm not saying you should hire someone on your non-profit team to spearhead this, but if you're curious at all about the space, start doing research and talk to your team about it. [00:26:22] Because there's people who wanna do good in this world and support non-profits. And you know, we, we now have created a platform where you're able to do. Yeah, it's, I mean, you're, you're spot on with regard to the opportunity. You know, there's, I'll, I'll pause on it cause I'm gonna put a pin in. There's no downside. [00:26:44] I'm gonna put a pin in that for a second. Just to add to this, the idea that, because no one has come to you saying like, Hey, I'm a crypto donor, itching to give you money. Doesn't mean they're not out there. A recent study from Investipedia showed that 38% of millennials hold cryptocurrency, 38%. So there is a high probability that existing donors to your organization, uh, meaningful percent of them are, are already holding cryptocurrency. [00:27:18] What's more, if we're talking about millennials, we're entering into in this. Five to 10 years, the largest wealth shift in human history of boomers, shifting wealth, transferring wealth to millennials. I'll let that sink in for a hot second, as you may write off. Now, that said, Alexis, it has been an adage that has kept me alive for quite some time of not being the first penguin in the. [00:27:48] Are you familiar with that? Penguins actually, when they're trying to suss out whether or not there's a shark in the water before they go fishing, they'll all cuddle up right next to the edge, and whoever's the first penguin in the water, they see and they look over and they're like, Did Jim get eaten? [00:28:03] Did he not get eaten ? And if it's safe, they all start jumping in and getting fish. Now where I'm going with this is that we're still pretty early. There's still a lot of confusion, I would say around. Whether or not accepting crypto hurts the environment supports terrorism. You know, blind, small puppies kills rainbows. [00:28:25] In a more practical sense, earlier this year, Wikipedia chose to stop accepting crypto after having accepted it since very early on. Can you talk me through some of the pain points or potential honest downside? That are talked about with regard to non-profits choosing to move forward or not on accepting crypto. [00:28:54] Sure. Before I get into that, I want, since you just gave that great stat on millennials with crypto, I wanna give another stat and stat. Stat sta an article. Sta sta sta . Yeah. So, and then I will get to your question, but so to add to that We just did an article in, In Giving Compass and in Candid, and I quoted a Fidelity research that said that, you know, One third, 33% of crypto holders have actually donated digital assets to nonprofits, and half, nearly half, 46% of those donors felt it was difficult to find charities, which directly accepted cryptocurrency donations. [00:29:40] So that to me is saying that. People want to donate crypto, they just can't find non-profits to accept it, which is just going back to my point of like, get signed up. Because if it's not on your website and you're not promoting it, then people are gonna go elsewhere. So I just wanted to share that stat. [00:29:59] It's something that I, you know, I have been sharing a lot recently because it just adds to the point about. Why it's so important for nonprofits to get set up to not have to pay for this, because people are looking to donate crypto and they just are gonna turn to the next nonprofit who is set up to receive it. [00:30:17] So that is my stat add-on. To go to your point about, you know, kind of like the hesitations or maybe like the weaknesses in crypto, you know, It's a really interesting space because of a lot of the privacy and security and you know, when I first started with endowment, I was completely new to the crypto space and I had a lot of preconceived notions about like, Everyone in crypto is like a crypto tech bro, and they're sitting behind their computer and they, you know, like are all engineers. [00:30:54] And I had all of these preconceived notions about like who is in crypto. And now that I do this for a living, I have met so many amazing people who are in the space who do not at all look like. What I imagined, and there is a huge women in crypto community that I'm, you know, I've connected with a lot of people who have similar backgrounds to me. [00:31:17] I just found someone the other day who also has their master's in social work, and I'm like, I never thought sitting in my, you know, social justice class that I would be sitting here working at a crypto nonprofit, but here I am. So I think a lot of it is like the preconceived notions and the judgements that people make. [00:31:34] Like there are a. Diverse people who are in the space. You know, crypto's also. International, Right? Really anyone who has access to internet can access crypto. And we've seen a lot of use cases of people who aren't able to access bank accounts, be able to open up a crypto wallet cuz all you need is an internet connection. [00:31:57] So it's actually, there's a lot of use. Cases, especially in other countries of how people have been able to use crypto. Not just to give back like we're doing an endowment, but actually instead of traditional banking because for one reason or another they don't have access to traditional finance and banking means. [00:32:14] So it's been a really interesting use case. On the flip side, there's a lot of securities and risks. Like I wouldn't encourage anyone to just open a crypto wallet if you don't know what you're doing. You need to be able to educate yourself on the landscape. And you see all the same headlines as I do with different protocols who are going belly up and CEOs leaving, and there's a lot of noise in the space for sure. [00:32:39] And part of it is like having a trusted source of where to turn to. And I think for. I'm grateful that when I started with endowment, my team was super helpful in educating me and telling me like, Don't interact with this company or protocol and this is where you should focus your efforts. And you know, like different podcasts to listen to and blogs to read because there is a lot of noise and that is really important because you don't know what. [00:33:09] Fake and what's not, and you don't know what's legitimate and what's not. So that's definitely a hurdle because if you don't have a team like endowment or a friend who's in the space, it is really hard to know what's valid and what's not. You know, speaking to like some of the environmental impacts, you know, like we're built on the Ethereum blockchain and we just moved to proof of stake, which just lowered the environmental impacts by 99 point, like nine, 7% or something. [00:33:36] You know, a lot of other things in our world today take up a lot of energy and. Ethereum just merge, which I don't need to go into the details, but basically like the energy consumption that Ethereum is using has been increasingly lowered which has been huge for the industry. And, you know, we do work with environmental nonprofits that are signed up with us and like see the, that the benefits are kind of outweighing the, the negatives. [00:34:03] Is there anything else specifically you wanted me to touch on in terms of like, The negatives, I guess, of the crypto space or, or the perceived negatives of the space? I suppose if there was a I'm, I guess I'm in the mind of a non-profit that is worried that they start talking about the word crypto and those headlines of fraud, of criminal activity of, you already mentioned the environmental component, which is awesome. [00:34:35] Just. Make sure that that is clear as a bell because you are on Ethereum, literally because you exist when somebody moves their money onto there, connects their wallet and moves their Bitcoin, there it is liquidated and is actually on an energy efficient network. You are actually a net positive for moving cryptocurrencies onto a green network quite literally. [00:34:56] So that is hopefully becoming a moot point. The criminal activity one could be one that, let's just say older donors assume that it's all Silk Road type of nefarious activities. Russian billionaires being able to avoid sanctions, fill in the blank. Cnbc, uninformed post about how crypto's being used, how is that responded to, or can it be responded to because the same arguments can, should be made about cash. [00:35:29] Cash is the number one full stop used for criminal activity worldwide. Yeah, so, you know, I will say with endowment there, you know, there's a, an ofac like bad actor, bad wallet list that exists and. We are crosschecking wallets that interact with endowment. I don't know the, you know, I'm not, I'm not on the engineering team, so I don't know the logistics of how it happens, but you know, because people interact with our platform using their wallet, we are able to crosscheck it on the ofac. [00:36:07] Bad actor wallet list. So that is, you know, for us as an organization, that's kind of how we are checking ourselves to your point. Exactly. There is bad stuff going on in every industry, whether that's with crypto, whether that's with cash. There are bad actors everywhere in this world. And you know, we've seen it a lot in philanthropy, like people are. [00:36:31] Making a lot of money with their company that's maybe not doing so good in the world, and they're parking their money to be charitable and they're getting buildings named after them, and that money is dirty money essentially. So I would say like, this is my personal opinion, that. It's happening everywhere. [00:36:50] And that just because the headlines are talking about crypto now doesn't mean that that doesn't exist in the world today. And you know, if anything, using a platform like us, people are charitably inclined and they're doing good in the world. And you know, our donors also like, Most of our donors are under the age of 45. [00:37:09] Most of our donors have made their wealth in a very short amount of time and feel so grateful to give back to the communities that have helped them or that they live in, or that they've benefited from. You know, time and time again, we talk to donors and they say, I've never been able to give more than $500 to charity, and now I'm giving $50,000 or $500,000. [00:37:29] And just the. Heartwarming sentiments of these people who have made a lot of money in a short amount of time is really, really inspiring. So there are bad actors everywhere. There are also people who are incredibly generous and philanthropic and wanna give back, and in my opinion, the headlines need to focus more on the use cases for crypto and how it's being used for good and how it's helping people who don't have access to bank accounts as opposed to the opposite area. [00:37:59] Gotcha. Yeah. And thanks for, for making that point. I know it's, uh, it, it's one that probably comes up, uh, a bit. I wanna talk about one more feature on the site before we run out of time here, which are your community funds, because I think it lends itself potentially to a strategy. Can you explain what these funds are? [00:38:18] I'm on the site and I'm seeing something like the Art Blocks Fund or the end guidance ending. And gun violence fund advised by hug and some are advised by endowment. I'm interested actually, if you can talk about the ones that are advised by other projects and other groups here. What is this? So community funds are. [00:38:43] Really think of them as area of interest funds. So somebody could come to our site and open up a fund that is supporting gun violence, that is supporting reproductive rights or Ukraine. And these community funds are most often utilized by groups of people, whether that's an NFT project, whether that. We talked about Dows in the beginning of this conversation, whether that's advised by a Dow, whether that's advised by a group of friends, and it's really a great way to be able to raise money for the cause or area of interest that you care about. [00:39:23] So we saw this. With reproductive rights, right? So endowment as an entity set up a protect reproductive rights fund where we vetted seven non-profits, both national and local. We wanted a combination of, you know, like the more well known organizations paired with the small grassroots non-profits. We identified seven non-profits that we were gonna split donations to those organizations. [00:39:51] So anyone. Come to our site, make a donation to our Protect reproductive rights fund, and we would evenly distribute to those seven non-profits. That was a great opportunity for anyone who wanted to support the cause, but didn't know where to turn to or didn't wanna do the research on their own. In addition to that, we had other groups of people and FT. [00:40:11] Artists dows different protocols, some companies that opened up their own funds that they could actually fundraise from. So an example. There's a Dow, an NFT project called Cowgirl Dow and Molly Dixon, who's their founder and artist, she set up a. Fund where a hundred percent of the NFTs were supporting various reproductive rights nonprofits. [00:40:38] So anyone who purchased one of her NFTs, a hundred percent of the proceeds were going to this fund. And then she was using her community to actually vote on what nonprofits to support. So it was giving people a voice, giving them a say in how the funds are being distributed. And then because it was. [00:40:57] Public fund on endowment. Anyone could just donate into that fund. You didn't have to purchase an nft. You could just go to her fund, make a donation, and know that your money was supporting reproductive rights nonprofits. So they're a really great tool in vehicle for kind of that collective giving model. [00:41:16] You know, like in. A lot of nonprofits offer giving circles or have a way where people can kind of pool their funds together and distribute among various nonprofits, and that's essentially what our community funds are doing, is giving a say to various communities across the country that want to give back to a specific area of interest and mobilize their community to get involved in some capacity. [00:41:40] Gotcha. This is the index fund of non-profits that I think I was thinking of earlier, but what great functionality and also transparent, again because it is built on the blockchain. Alexis, thank you so much. Are there any final thoughts, bits of advice, stats, , that that's, that you were hoping to share before we sign? [00:42:05] No, this is, This has been great. I mean, I would just add, you know, End of year and it's giving season. And I would encourage, you know, from the donor side of things, if anyone has it, if anyone's listening and has cryptocurrency, please consider donating to your favorite nonprofit. And from the nonprofit side, get signed up with us before the end of the year. [00:42:27] Or just do some research and like figure out what works for you. Or just survey your community and see if anyone has crypto. Like take an action, do something out of your comfort zone, this giving season. And. , you don't know where it'll lead. And I, I will end with that, but this has been great and you know, I'll give a little plug. [00:42:46] Like for anyone who wants to learn more we have a whole like resource. Center, we have a crypto 1 0 1 dictionary for nonprofits who have heard terms like blockchain and dow and don't know what they mean and wanna learn more. It's on our website. You know, we are really here as an educational resource and if anyone has questions they're curious about the space, like please reach out to us. [00:43:06] Our website is endowment.org or on twitter@endowment.org on Discord. You can email us. All of the links will be shared in the show notes and. Thank you George, this, this has been a great conversation. Well, thanks for your time and we appreciate the work. Thanks.

In this episode of Ventures, my guest Robbie Heeger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheeger/) - President and CEO at https://endaoment.org/ - and I talk about how Endaoment allows crypto holders to create Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). We talk about how Endaoment works from both the donor side and the nonprofit side, the (very reasonable) fee structure, new token models in Web3 philanthropy, and the general practice of donating to DAFs in order to not rush the process of subsequently donating to nonprofits/NGOs. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-120 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.  1:20 - Tee-up for the episode. Why does Web3 matter? Why does venture building/investing matter?1:44 - Robbie's self introduction and intro to https://endaoment.org/ 4:35 - How does Endaoment work (from the perspective of the donor)? 9:55 - Not all DAFs are created equal. How are Endaoment DAFs different? What types of organizations can be given to via Endaoment? 14:29 - How will Endaoment add additional coins/tokens to support internal DAF investing?18:23 - What is the fee structure for Endaoment? 21:20 - Dollars sitting in DAFs - Over $200B ($160B in 2020) → https://www.wealthmanagement.com/philanthropy/wealthy-use-loophole-reap-tax-breaks-and-delay-giving-away-money 23:30 - Does Endaoment allow impact investing? 26:30 - Whole new set of toys/tools to work with in Web3 regarding giving/philanthropy. New token models, etc…29:19 - Corgi in the video :) 34:10 - REST (https://iwantrest.com/) and ILAD (https://ilad.ngo) – as examples – what do nonprofits need to know to accept crypto via Endaoment? 39:39 - How does Endaoment KYC their nonprofits to ensure money is going to the right place?40:57 - Where can people find more? It's giving season → https://endaoment.org/ // https://discord.gg/endaoment // https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg 

Show notes:Robbie Heeger, President & CEOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheeger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieHeegerWebsite: https://endaoment.org/Alexis Miller, Donor Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lead LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-miller-880b2160Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexismm61 PlannerDAOJoin the PlannerDAO: https://www.plannerdao.io/sign_upLearn more about PlannerDAO here: https://lnkd.in/efa4F8ELearn about the CDAA designation here: https://lnkd.in/eMbcCeh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit plannerdao.substack.com

Philanthropy has become a hot topic in the crypto community, especially given recent events. This year, crypto philanthropists rallied to support causes like Ukraine's sovereignty and the protection of reproductive rights. Endaoment, a nonprofit, facilitated crypto support for these causes by enabling donations to pre-vetted organizations in more than 1,000 different cryptocurrencies. As the first fully on-chain 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Endaoment manages and encourages the charitable giving of digital assets. It is also about to become the world's first DAO-governed 501(c)(3). Thereby, the organization is laying the groundwork for future nonprofits to implement DAO governance while remaining compliant with US nonprofit regulations. Join Endaoment's President and CEO Robbie Heeger in a fireside chat hosted by Cardstack's Founding Director Chris Tse on October 5, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT. In this session, they will discuss Endaoment's recent work to support crypto philanthropy and its impending DAO launch. Agenda: The fireside chat will focus on these central points: Philanthropy in the crypto community Supporting Ukrainian sovereignty and the protection of reproductive rights through community funds Implementing DAO governance for nonprofits Challenges of complying with US nonprofit regulations Endaoment's vision for the Web3 ecosystem

Crypto donations increasingly play an important and enduring role in the nonprofit sector. Today, a sizeable donor demographic supports charity organizations with varying cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and other digital assets, which can be automatically converted to US Dollars to further nonprofits' missions. This trend is continuing, and the donation volume has recently spiked. Cryptocurrency offers numerous benefits to nonprofits, including tax efficiency and ease of transaction, plus it makes it possible for the teeming population of crypto users to support philanthropic causes. In today's podcast, Zach Bronstein from Endaoment and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss how crypto philanthropy and web3 affect the dynamic of nonprofit fundraising. 

Join Vicki as she meets with Robbie Heeger of Endaoment. The two discuss how Endaoment works with crypto philanthropy. The post Episode 123: Endaoment with Robbie Heeger appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

My guest today is Robbie Heeger the president and CEO of Endaoment.org, the first on-chain 501(c)(3) public charity, established with the mission of managing and encouraging the charitable contributions of digital assets. Endaoment is built to facilitate tax-deductible donations of more than 1,000 cryptocurrencies to any nonprofit in the United States, providing philanthropic financial services to the blockchain community and introducing nonprofit organizations to the benefits of blockchain technology. Donors can give through Endaoment using its Donor-Advised Funds, Community Funds, and Direct Donations, all of which charge industry-low fees to maximize throughput to recipient organizations. For more information on how to give and receive donations via Endaoment, as well as details on its ongoing efforts to become a DAO, visit https://endaoment.org/ (https://endaoment.org/). Show Notes: How EnDAOment is built to last EnDAOment's crucial role in Constitution DAO $275k in 2020 to $28 million is 2021 Carrying the Flag for Giving in Crypto Ben Thompson (https://twitter.com/benthompson (https://twitter.com/benthompson)) and Stratechery's (https://stratechery.com/ (https://stratechery.com/))  influence on Robbie and the entire tech space - embracing the New Epoch Building a company for 50+ years of success Why EnDAOment (and other protocols) is built as two entities  Jesse Walden's (https://twitter.com/jessewldn (https://twitter.com/jessewldn))  impact on Web3 values, especially Progressive Decentralization https://a16z.com/2020/01/09/progressive-decentralization-crypto-product-management/ (https://a16z.com/2020/01/09/progressive-decentralization-crypto-product-management/)  Nature of the Firm - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x)  DAO Entity Architecture  from Paradigm - https://daos.paradigm.xyz/ (https://daos.paradigm.xyz/)  From a16z - https://a16z.com/2022/05/23/dao-legal-frameworks-entity-features-selection/ (https://a16z.com/2022/05/23/dao-legal-frameworks-entity-features-selection/)  Putting the donor's needs first as a multivariable equation  The future of EnDAOment, its stakeholders/supply chain and the broader tax-advantaged financial primitives Thanks for listening! Did you know you can also watch the show on YouTube? Just hit the link below and don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLdoo9oEu2AhkH1cJHemfw (Web3 w/ Me - YouTube)

Learn what a DAO is, how to research it a DAO is for you, and how you can get involved with one.  We also discuss how to easily donate to charities in crypto with Endoament.org - and the different ways to get funding into the hands of nonprofits. Alexis Miller is the Donor Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lead at Endaoment.Org, the first 501(c)3 community foundation built on the Ethereum blockchain. Alexis works to facilitate collaboration between nonprofit organizations and crypto donors. Before joining Endaoment, Alexis worked as a philanthropic advisor and development professional. She earned a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and now lives in Washington DC. Molly Dickson is a fashion photographer and collage motion artist. She is also the founder of Computer Cowgirls, an NFT collection launched in response to the restrictive Texas abortion ban in February. Connect with Alexis Endaoment: https://endaoment.org/ (https://endaoment.org/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endaomentdotorg/ (https://www.instagram.com/endaomentdotorg/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endaoment/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/endaoment/) Connect with Molly COWGIRLDAO: https://www.computercowgirls.io/#about-us (https://www.computercowgirls.io/#about-us) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/computercowgirls/ (https://www.instagram.com/computercowgirls/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmptrCOWGIRLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/cmptrCOWGIRLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Are you a women-identifying, purpose-driven human looking to receive deeper support on your web3 journey through an inclusive community? Make sure to check out The Calibration Room: https://www.calibrationroom.io/ (https://www.calibrationroom.io/) To join the free NFT Marketing School, head to: https://www.tiktok.com/link/v2?aid=1988&lang=en&scene=bio_url&target=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fp3cdgjsWuj (discord.gg/p3cdgjsWuj)  To learn more about Caitlin or MetaMint Marketing, go to: https://www.metamintmarketing.io/ (https://www.metamintmarketing.io/)

We have two incredible guests this week: Molly Dickson from Computer Cowgirls, and Alexis Miller from Endaoment and we're talking about using art and Web3 to raise money for abortion access! Molly Dickson is a fashion photographer and collage motion artist and self-confessed “accidental” NFT artist. Her genesis collection Computer Cowgirls sold out, and she's since created the “F*ck You” collection of 10,000 NFTs to send funds to a vetted set of non-profit organizations, as well as creating CowgirlDAO. Alexis Miller leads partnerships at Endaoment, the first non-profit built on the Ethereum blockchain, and the major partner of Computer Cowgirls in making it easy to send crypto to non-profits. In the words of Computer Cowgirls: “Fun and unbothered until you threaten reproductive rights, then we're comin for you guns-a-blazin” Listen to how the “F*ck You” campaign came together today. LINKS: Molly Dickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/savemolly Computer Cowgirls on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmptrcowgirls Alexis Miller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexismm61 Endaoment website: https://endaoment.org/ Follow Women of Web3 for the latest job posts, learning resources and events: https://twitter.com/womenofweb3co Women of Web3 website: www.womenofweb3.co JOBS BOARD: Get your first job in web3 on the Women of Web3 jobs board: https://womenofweb3.pallet.com CREDITS: Host: Lauren Ingram Producer: Ollie Chamberlain

We are joined today by Molly Dickson, fashion photographer and founder of Computer Cowgirls. Computer Cowgirls is a 201-piece genesis collection but also a launchpad for other collections that are raising funding for social movements they believe in. Molly is a successful photographer and collage motion artist with clients like Ferragamo, Bergdorf Goodman, and Benefits Cosmetics. She admits to really just getting into web3 by mistake but quickly realizes the opportunity to gain massive support compared to her previous methods in web2.0.Molly shares how she and her team are able to move and execute at high speeds to be able to be of service to those in need. The supporters and contributors are organized via a DAO called CowgirlDAO. The Dao advises and provides voting rights to a selection of pre-vetted organizations to contribute the proceeds of the multiple collections launched in their ecosystem. There's a ton to learn from Molly's experience in this episode, but make sure to check out her art and the rest of the team at https://www.computercowgirls.io/. Check out the 10k Fuck YOU collection: The FUCK YOU collection is a response to the May 2, 2022 Supreme Court draft leak, revealing the intended overturn of Roe v Wade. In the days and weeks following, Molly Dickson (of Computer Cowgirls) created resistance art - with hopes of raising 3 million for organizations that provide abortion access across the country.  The FUCK YOU collection's smart contract and art was donated to Endaoment, a 501c3 organization, allowing them to sell 10,000 FUCK YOU NFTs. All proceeds from FUCK YOU NFTs are received by Endaoment, and granted to charities with the advisement of COWGIRLDAO . COWGIRLDAO seeks to fund organizations that provide abortion access and send a giant FUCK YOU to anyone standing in the way. 100% of your purchase is received by Endaoment, a 501c3 non-profit tax-exempt organization providing a wide range of of philanthropic financial services, and granted to charities with the advisement of COWGIRLDAO. Only 1.5% of your purchase is kept by Endaoment. Click here to learn more about Endaoment. COWGIRLDAO seeks to fund organizations that provide abortion access across the nation. Check out the partners listed on the website as mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.10kfuckyous.com/#faq TIME STAMPS: 1:00 - Crypto Business Conference info 2:05 - Molly Dixon  intro  3:25 - How did Molly become an NFT artist? 5:50 - Molly explains why she preferred working on a donation-focused project  7:00 - Molly explains her initial thoughts behind a 2nd generation collection following her success from the 201 geneses NFTs. Why she choose a more extensive collection while focusing on launching a DAO 11:45 - What led to the initial success of the project? 12:30 - We talk about the difference in launching a project like this in Web3 vs. Web2 14:10 - Molly explains what aspects of their project allowed them to be flexible and make decisions and adjustments at a rapid pace 16:05 - Inspiration and thought process behind the structure of the 10,000 Fuck You collection  18:08 - Advice for how folks can actively help bring their projects to light 21:00 - We discuss collaboration efforts and Molly gives advice for smaller projects looking to make some impactful collabs 25:00ish - How can people get involved in their project and efforts 28:20 - Closing thoughts and from Molly Follow our guest on social:Molly Dickson - @savemollyComputer Cowgirls - @cmptrcowgirls https://opensea.io/computercowgirls?tab=created_collections Bad Habits Membership Clubhttps://opensea.io/collection/bad-habits-membership-club Discord - https://opensea.io/collection/bad-habits-membership-club ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   As always: DO YOUR OWN DAMN RESEARCHDiscover the latest Web3 tactics and strategies to improve your business.Crypto Business Conference - San Diego Oct 9th-11th https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/nft365 TEXT ME FOR NOTIFICATIONS - +1 (703) 686-8551    Learn more about the NFT365 Podcast

Deposit into PoolTogether, win prizes, and become part of the best community in crypto!Maximize your charitable giving tax deduction you say?! Endaoment is working on solving a ton of challenges for US-based nonprofits. Noah gives us all the details on the podcast and I was blown away by how Endaoment is serving nonprofits.You can raise funds for a nonprofit by starting a fund, donating however you want via Over the Counter Donations, and even setting up a fiscal sponsorship! THIS IS YUGE. In this episode, we discuss:User Experience in web3Does Endaoment really fund ANYONE? Job opportunitiesThe evolution of nonprofits to web3Delegating PoolTogether prizes to nonprofitsSally StruthersNext week we'll talk to Sean from the PoolTogether Community! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pooltogethercommunity.substack.com

This week, PoolTogether Contributor and all-around nice guy Taliskye joins us on the podcast. And wow, did this discussion go places! Topics discussed:The many different versions of spicy waterThe inflationary nature of cryptocurrencyPlay to Earn Butterfly FightingThat sweet sweet PoolTogether AlphaNFT projects rewarding holders (no-loss!) with PoolTogether DelegationsAnd much more!Next week we talk about funding nonprofits through Endaoment. Don't forget to claim your PoolTogether NFTs at the Pool Party! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pooltogethercommunity.substack.com

In this Twitter Spaces we explore the impact of blockchain and crypto in helping financial systems be resistant to crisis. The speakers include Robbie Heeger, President and CEO of Endaoment, Aleks Larsen, General Partner at Blockchain Capital, and Teller Founder and CEO Ryan Berkun. Hosted by Teller Global Community Lead, Marlon Fuentes.

Today we have Zach Bronstein, the COO of a web3 organisation called Endaoment. They are a tax-exempt Community Foundation building decentralized financial infrastructure focused on social impact. Endaoment makes it easy to donate cryptocurrency to 501(c)(3) organizations via individual Donor-Advised Funds, Community Funds, and Direct Donations. To date through their platform has made over 38.3 Million in donations and supports over 1.5 million nonprofits. Links and Notes: https://endaoment.org/ https://discord.gg/endaoment https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg zach@endaoment.org *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?  It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Follow Kevin: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinlysocial Facebook: https://facebook.com/kevinlysocial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvjToNiY-a1-a8Rmom1RdQ LinkedIN: https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-ly-9a766450/

In this episode, we welcome Dae Moyer from Endaoment, the first on-chain 501(c)(3) organization building decentralized financial infrastructure focused on social impact. To date, they have granted more than $20M USD in funds to non-profit organizations. We have a fascinating chat about decentralized charitable giving, the amazing potential of crypto philanthropy, and how they have been supporting Ukraine through their Ukrainian Sovereignty Fund.Dae is the Community Development Lead for Endaoment is responsible for managing the organization's social media channels and marketing communications, develop educational resources and coordinate events aimed at amplifying the conversation around crypto philanthropy. Before joining Endaoment, Dae taught computer science and arts education to children in grades K-12, but they attribute their passion for democratized publishing and interest in the capabilities of online communities to their participation in the early days of blogging and podcasting, where they focused on historic preservation and social activism.About EndaomentEndaoment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity providing a wide range of philanthropic financial services.Our Donor-Advised-Funds and Community Field-of-Interest Funds are powered entirely by smart contracts, a new kind of digital agreement facilitated on the Ethereum blockchain. Together with our easy-to-use donation and grantmaking application, we're building a new kind of community foundation, with values and functionality aligned for crypto.Follow Discord and learn more:WebsiteTwitterDiscordUkrainian Sovereignty FundFollow Dae on TwitterEpisode Time Stamps02:00 - OPENING QUESTION - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?03:15 - Please tell me about Endaoment and how it got started.04:20 - I understand that 2021 was a massive year for you, and that you experienced a 100x increase in donations from 2020-2021. Tell me more about the growth you've experienced over the past couple of years.06:30 - Tell me about the role NFTs play in your fundraising efforts.08:25 - I understand that you offer two core types of funds – Donor-Advised Funds, and Community Funds. Can you tell me more about these two different types of funds?12:15 - Tell me about some of the non-profit organizations that have received grants from Endaoment.13:40 - Tell me about Endaoment's response to the crisis in Ukraine.17:50 - How do you feel blockchain and crypto will disrupt traditional donor-charity relationships?21:40 - What is the long-term vision for Endaoment? Where do you see Endaoment 5 years from now?24:25 - How do we change perceptions around cryptocurrency and the good that it can do?28:10 - What's the best way for listeners to learn more about your project?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A

Today's guest on the Fortune Teller podcast is Robbie Heeger, CEO of Endaoment. Endaoment, which launched in the fall of 2020, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity providing philanthropic financial services to the crypto space. In 2021, the organization experienced more than 100x growth in donations received and grants distributed, and has raised more than $37M for charities across the United States. Endaoment is making it possible for crypto investors to more easily engage with philanthropy by allowing them to make tax-deductible donations of more than 150 different cryptocurrencies without first having to liquidate their holdings, building what they call a “public good infrastructure” on the Ethereum blockchain." For more: https://app.endaoment.org https://facebook.com/endaomentdotorg https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg https://linkedin.com/company/endaoment -- The Fortune Teller podcast is a discussion between industry leaders in blockchain and financial technologies. The podcast focuses on the development of blockchain-based financial services and outlines the current state of the industry and future predictions for the adoption of decentralized finance. Go to www.teller.finance/

It's not often that you hear cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, or Ethereum uttered in the same sentence as philanthropy.Robbie Heeger is the president and CEO of Endaoment, a tax-exempt community foundation built for the crypto industry and focused on social impact. This week he sits down with Untapped Philanthropy host and Fluxx co-founder, Kerrin Mitchell, to explore crypto giving, and just how easy it can be. To learn about Endaoment visit https://endaoment.org/To learn more about Fluxx visit fluxx.ioEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Robbie Heeger is President and CEO of Endaoment, the first fully on-chain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity providing a wide range of philanthropic financial services. Crypto investors and orgs can use Endaoment to donate crypto to nearly any US nonprofit. Why you should listen: Endaoment accepts more than 150 different crypto assets as donations. Endaoment has experienced massive growth over the past year, including more than 100x growth in donations received and grants distributed. Its growth exemplifies a larger trend in crypto philanthropy in 2021, during which time cryptocurrency charity donations increased by nearly 600%. Supporting links: Endaoment Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

Today on the Fortune Teller podcast we have a very special guest, Robbie Heeger, Co-Founder & CEO of Endaoment. Before we begin, we have a special announcement: “Just yesterday, a group of teens announced they'd be working with Endaoment, the first fully on-chain 501(c)(3), to launch the first-ever DAO-based toy drive, elfDAO. 16-year-old Byeongjun Moon established elfDAO alongside teenage friends and advisors from ConstitutionDAO with the goal of raising $1 million before the end of December to support toy drives across the United States. Donors who contribute to elfDAO will receive a unique holiday NFT created by 15-year-old elfDAO member, Nicolas Gatien. In addition to an NFT, donors will receive $GIFT governance tokens proportional to the size of their donation, allowing them to vote for which toy drives they'd like to see receive grants from elfDAO. Based on the community's vote, the donations will be distributed to recipient organizations via Endaoment.” The Endaoment's Donor-Advised-Funds and Community Field-of-Interest Funds are powered entirely by smart contracts, facilitated on the Ethereum blockchain. Together with our easy-to-use donation and grant making application, we're making a new kind of community foundation, with values and functionality aligned for the crypto industry. We seek to include people from varied backgrounds, beliefs, and positions. We create systems to encourage philanthropy and heightened involvement between grant recipients and donors. We ask for and seek to realize the goals of those who are within and without our community. We focus on transitioning donated dollars from donors to nonprofit organizations with a minimal of fees and overhead. We learn from and with our partners to accomplish substantive results. We leverage crypto-native ways to cooperate and compound our abilities to do good in the world as a whole. Endaoment.Tech, our sister software development firm, focuses on making compliant protocols for on-chain institutions. Endaoment has built our application and on-chain contracts from the ground up with decentralized software, services, and design practices in mind. With the combined efforts of Endaoment and Endaoment.Tech, we are delivering a composable, compliant, and tax-efficient services to the people. We make on-chain giving easy, by providing the option to use our application, or over the counter, for our community. Using Endaoment you can donate cryptocurrencies in their original token form, on-chain. This creates several benefits: 1) The granted amount is equal to the present market value of the donation (i.e., there is no tax on the sale). 2) The potential tax deduction is equal to the market value of the donation. 3) All actions occur on-chain and are publicly verifiable using a blockchain explorer like Etherscan. For more information visit: https://app.endaoment.org https://facebook.com/endaomentdotorg https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg https://linkedin.com/company/endaoment -- The Fortune Teller podcast is a discussion between industry leaders in blockchain and financial technologies. The podcast focuses on the development of blockchain-based financial services and outlines the current state of the industry and future predictions for the adoption of decentralized finance. Go to www.teller.finance/

Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger bring Edge of NFT to one of the biggest moments in NFT history when thousands assembled in New York for NFT NYC and Dreamers in November of 2021. Listen in as we spend time with industry leaders and company owners who are changing the world one NFT at a time. We share incredible insights and ideas with Jeff Crane (NFT The Movie), Sohrob Farudi (FCF), Shelly Palmer (The Palmer Group), Lin Dai and Joshua James (OneOf), and Robbie Heeger (Endaoment). Together, they discuss how NFTs are rising beyond expectations to deliver value and impact to community building, the music industry, filmmaking, sports and more.More from Edge of NFT:

Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger bring Edge of NFT to one of the biggest moments in NFT history when thousands assembled in New York for NFT NYC and Dreamers in November of 2021. Listen in as we spend time with industry leaders and company owners who are changing the world one NFT at a time. We share incredible insights and ideas with Jeff Crane (NFT The Movie), Sohrob Farudi (FCF), Shelly Palmer (The Palmer Group), Lin Dai and Joshua James (OneOf), and Robbie Heeger (Endaoment). Together, they discuss how NFTs are rising beyond expectations to deliver value and impact to community building, the music industry, filmmaking, sports and more.

Crypto donations have become a hot topic in philanthropy. The incredible growth in crypto token popularity and value, along some significant incentive give in order to manage taxes means we're all going to see more crypto donors in the coming years. And the cool thing is, these donors often work together. That's what happened when a diverse group of donors participated in the largest charitable crowdfunding campaign ever, Constitution Dao, and raised over $40 million to bid on one of the 13 original copies of the constitution. Their representative was Endaoment, and I'm excited to welcome Robbie Heeger, President and CEO to the podcast to talk about the effort, and to get some insights into how we can embrace this growing group of entrepreneurial, social and action-focused crypto donors. Find our more about Endaoment  

We explore Endaoment's involvement with ConstitutionDAO, Tim Ferriss' Foundation and how to bring legacy foundations into the on-chain future Endaoment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity providing a wide range of philanthropic financial services As the philanthropic institution of the future, Endaoment's on-chain infrastructure and financial services make a faster, more transparent giving experience Donate your crypto, help the world, get a tax break Endaoment's Twitter: https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg?s=21 Endaoment's Website: https://endaoment.org Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zendaoment?s=

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This week host George Weiner interviews Zach Bronstein, the Chief Operating Officer of Endaoment and DAF built on Ethereum helping people donate cryptocurrency.    About Endaoment Endaoment is a new Community Foundation & public charity offering Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) built atop the Ethereum blockchain, allowing folks to donate to almost any U.S. nonprofit organization. Our mission is to encourage and manage the charitable giving of cryptocurrency. We're a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation headquartered in San Francisco, federally tax-exempt under IRS revenue code section 501(c)(3). All donations to Endaoment or Endaoment DAFs are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  We're focused on making the most secure and easy-to-use giving platform for both Donors and Organizations interested in cryptocurrency. Grants are paid out via ABA bank wire as US dollars or via Ethereum transaction as US dollar coins (USDC - a form of stablecoins, a cryptocurrency)   Resource Links Main Page: app.endaoment.org Documentation site: docs.endaoment.org Org page (all granted to orgs): app.endaoment.org/orgs Etherscan: https://etherscan.io Eth2: https://ethereum.org/en/eth2/

Today we're talking with Zach Bronstein, the COO of Endaoment, a donor advised fund (DAF) provider in decentralized finance. Endaoments mission is to encourage charitable giving of cryptocurrencies. Before Endaoment, Zach spent five years at Morgan Stanley in the finance department. Before that, he says his life revolved around non-profit involvement. He found that Endaoment combined those two parts of his life. He was especially excited about decentralized governments and the compatibility of smart contract architecture. Furthermore, he was able to take his skills from being a teacher to both Morgan and Stanley and Endaoment. He found that he could take complex concepts and train others effectively. He says that so much of what he does is chatting with non-profits about what Endaoment provides and introducing them to the cryptocurrency world. Zach explains a donor advised fund (DAF) as the most tax efficient vehicle for making donations. He says DAF's are not new or specific to crypto. In fact, they've existed for more than half a century and were created by the IRS so that folks with a lot of assets could easily donate to charity. Before DAF's you would have to sell your asset, pay capital gains taxes on it, then you could take what was left and donate it. With DAF's you donate the asset directly to charity, the charity liquidates the asset and no one pays capital gains. All big banks have a DAF platform, basically built out of a sister 501c3 entity that they match. The only way to go through the process is to use a DAF that already exists. When a donor wants to give some cryptocurrency, most charities don't know what to do with it or how to accept it. They get overwhelmed with having to get set up with a fiat on ramp, learning to use digital wallets, etc. Things get complicated quickly, and Endaoment wants to make it as simple as possible to both donate crypto and to receive crypto as a charity. Endaoment offers two forms of payouts; they can receive funds as USD into their bank account, or they can receive funds as coins and do what they want with that. Most folks opt for the USD because it's what they're most comfortable with. Others are excited to have an opportunity to get into crypto, where they can either further invest or cash out. -- The Fortune Teller podcast is a discussion between industry leaders in blockchain and financial technologies. The podcast focuses on the development of blockchain-based financial services and outlines the current state of the industry and future predictions for the adoption of decentralized finance. Go to www.teller.finance/

Welcome to LunarCRUSH Live! Today we'll be speaking with Zach Bronstein, COO of the first fully on-chain 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Endaoment. Zach began his work in the nonprofit sector and has since partnered with his childhood friend, Robbie Heeger, to create an organization that encourages the charitable giving of cryptocurrencies and the adoption of cryptocurrency technologies by nonprofit organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lunarcrush/support

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Today on the podcast, COO Zach Bronstein and Brandon Zemp dig into the details of Crypto Donations and how Endaoment is leveraging blockchain to pioneer philanthropic activity. Listen to the full episode wherever you go on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google and more! The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc84ee4-845b-4bea-b812-b876daab2c7e/BlockHash-Exploring-the-Blockchain Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AGqU8qxIYVkxXM4q2XpO1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNmNhNWM0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Website: www.blockhashpodcast.com On Social Media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endaoment/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endaomentdotorg Website: https://app.endaoment.org/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/9xZCgca Find Brandon Zemp & the podcast on Social Media… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonzemp NFTs by BlockHash… OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/zemp Sign up for the newsletter… (FREE) Blockchain Weekly: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zemp (MEMBERS ONLY) Blockchain Insider: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zemp/members --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-podcast/support

Today we're talking to Robbie Heeger, president and CEO of Endaoment. In 2013 Robbie was living in a house with a bunch of roommates and one happened to be a recruiter that got placed at Ripple Labs. His friend came home from work and told Robbie he just doesn't understand what the company does and could use his help. Robbie was working at Apple at the time, so he knew tech. They sat down with the Ripple documents and started reading about decentralized finance. Robbie says his mind was blown, and he just continued to fall down the rabbit hole. It wasn't until 2017 that Robbie felt like the crypto scene could be a full-time job replacement. In 2018, he decided to pursue full time and in 2019 he started Endaoment. Robbie says there is a lot of exciting movement in this space, including Endaoment's being the first on-chain community foundation. Robbie says it was while reading about financial primitives that the seed was planted. Defy says if something exists in the traditional ecosystem in a centralized manner in traditional finance, then it should exist in a decentralized manner. Robbie says the concept of porting over financial primitives from traditional finance to defy really clicked for him. He decided he wanted to create a Donor Advised Fund in the crypto space. A DAF is where you can take property, stocks, or bonds and give it to a charity to sell, then advise on how money is spent. The upside to this is, since you don't have to sell your charitable donation and give cash to the organization, you aren't liable for capital gains tax. Last month, Endaoment just passed a million dollars granted and distributed and also raised 2.5 million for their technology development company that powers their software. Robbie says right now they're in the stage of trying to get the word out about what DAF's are and how they work. Other similar ventures on-board all million and a half nonprofits one by one into the crypto ecosystem. Robbie says they use a publicly available API which scrapes the IRS database and takes organization provided data, surfacing all million and a half nonprofits. When someone makes the first recommendation to an organization, that organization is contacted and simply has to ob-board onto Endaoment and then the money is released to them. -- Divi is creating the world's first closed-loop, vertically-integrated cryptocurrency ecosystem. Much like Apple's ecosystem is anchored by iCloud, the Divi Project blockchain serves as the core of the Divi network of technologies. Thanks to a keen understanding of the divide that separates the mainstream from the crypto world, the Divi team is able to create solutions to the industry's biggest problem: adoption by non-technical users. Divi's user-friendly, one-click solutions aim to bring blockchain-based payments into modernity with great UX. In this podcast, we will cover all aspects of cryptocurrency, hot topics, and technology as worldwide adoption grows.