The Missed Opportunity in Cash-Only Fundraising
If your nonprofit is only accepting cash, card, or ACH donations—you’re leaving serious money on the table.
Today’s donors aren’t just writing checks. They’re donating appreciated stocks, giving directly from their donor-advised funds (DAFs), and—especially among younger, wealthier philanthropists—giving cryptocurrency.
The Giving Block helps nonprofits make the leap from limited to limitless by enabling crypto, stock, and DAF donations—all in one place. And when you do, the results speak for themselves: bigger gifts, broader reach, and better donor relationships.
Why “More Ways to Give” Means “Get More Gifts”
Offering multiple ways to give isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic one. Here’s what nonprofits gain by adopting a multi-asset giving strategy:
- Larger donations: The average crypto donation in 2024 was $10,978—over 35x the average online gift
- Tax-savvy support: Donating stock or crypto helps donors avoid capital gains tax while receiving a deduction
- A wider donor pool: Gen Z and Millennial investors increasingly donate through non-cash assets
Most nonprofits are still not meeting donors where they are—and that’s a costly oversight.
The Giving Block Makes It Seamless
Whether you’re a large institution or a small nonprofit, The Giving Block helps you:
✅ Accept dozens of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC
✅ Process stock donations through leading brokerages
✅ Receive DAF contributions from providers like Fidelity and Schwab
✅ Embed a donation form with all three asset types alongside traditional giving methods
✅ Track donations, send receipts, and sync with your CRM—all in one dashboard
And yes, it integrates beautifully with your existing fundraising strategy.
Crypto, stocks, and DAFs used to be an afterthought. Now they’re a core part of our fundraising strategy—and we’re seeing the results.
Real Results from Forward-Thinking Nonprofits
Nonprofits that embrace diversified giving are already reaping the benefits:
Friends of Bonobos
Friends of Bonobos received $77,500 from Bored Ape Yacht Club members
Oceanic Society
Oceanic Society raised over $100,000 in crypto from eco-conscious donors
Identity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft Resource Center secured $3.4M in Bitcoin gifts
The common thread? All these organizations expanded beyond cash-only appeals.
Why Donors Want (and Need) Options
Today’s donors are looking for alignment with their financial lives, not just their values. Offering crypto, stock, and DAF giving:
And remember: donors are more likely to give more often when it’s easy, meaningful, and financially efficient.
Offering giving options isn’t about being trendy. It’s about being accessible, strategic, and ready for the modern donor.
From Limiting to Liberating: Your Next Step
Adding more ways to give doesn’t complicate your fundraising. It multiplies it.
The Giving Block helps you future-proof your fundraising, inspire more donors, and unlock new revenue streams—all without overhauling your tech stack.
Don’t Let “Cash Only” Limit Your Impact
Offer crypto, stock, and DAF giving—powered by the best-in-class fundraising software for nonprofits, The Giving Block.
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