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How raising $175,000 in crypto donations is transforming SEE Turtles’ conservation impact
SEE Turtles, an international nonprofit dedicated to sea turtle conservation, turned to cryptocurrency as a new revenue stream to boost its mission. Through a partnership with The Giving Block, SEE Turtles has been able to raise $175,000 in crypto donations so far, bringing them closer to their goal of $350,000 by the end of 2025. This financial boost is supporting their conservation work across 15 countries, saving baby sea turtles, reducing ocean plastic pollution, and empowering coastal communities around the world.
$87.5K
Average annual crypto donation volume raised to date
$60,000
Largest single crypto donation, funding the Billion Baby Turtles project
$175K+
All-Time donation volume raised using The Giving Block
Mission
Since its founding, SEE Turtles has worked to protect endangered sea turtles through conservation programs, educational campaigns, and community-driven sustainability initiatives. Their mission is to save vulnerable sea turtle populations and support coastal communities while addressing critical environmental challenges like plastic pollution and the illegal wildlife trade.
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How SEE Turtles harnessed the power of crypto donations to expand its global impact
SEE Turtles has been innovative in fundraising, relying on donations to fund projects that protect endangered sea turtles and their habitats. In recent years, they’ve tapped into the growing world of cryptocurrency philanthropy to scale their efforts and create a sustainable revenue stream. With the help of crypto donors, they’ve been able to fund critical programs that address both environmental and community needs.
Here’s a look at SEE Turtles’ journey into crypto fundraising:
2022. SEE Turtles began accepting cryptocurrency to fund and expand their Billion Baby Turtles project, which has since saved 600,000 baby turtles across 15 nesting beaches worldwide.
2023. Buoyed by early success, SEE Turtles ramped up its crypto fundraising efforts, reaching more donors and expanding the impact of its programs. This included raising $45,000 for the Sea Turtles & Plastic initiative, which has helped seven coastal communities start recycling campaigns that have collected 80,000 pounds of plastic and recycled 15,000 pounds.
2024 and Beyond. Looking ahead, SEE Turtles aims to raise an additional $175,000 by the end of 2025 to fund new and existing conservation initiatives. Their goals include saving 1.5 million baby turtles through an expanded Billion Baby Turtles program, supporting 15 coastal communities to clean up 100,000 pounds of plastic, and scaling their efforts to combat the illegal turtle shell trade.
A transformative moment: How one major crypto gift changed everything
In 2022, SEE Turtles received a game-changing $60,000 bitcoin donation, which significantly accelerated their Billion Baby Turtles initiative. This program works with conservation partners around the world to protect turtle nesting beaches and save hatchlings. Thanks to this generous donation, SEE Turtles was able to protect more beaches and save 600,000 baby turtles in just one year.
While SEE Turtles had initially accepted crypto donations manually, the process was far from ideal. In 2023, the organization reached out to The Giving Block for a more secure, streamlined way to accept crypto donations. By integrating a crypto donation form on their website, SEE Turtles made it easier for supporters to contribute cryptocurrency while also benefiting from The Giving Block’s expert guidance on growing crypto philanthropy.
Raising the bar: A growing revenue stream from crypto donors
SEE Turtles has successfully built a reliable stream of crypto donations, which now plays a significant role in its overall fundraising efforts. With $175,000 raised so far, crypto donations have been key to funding projects that directly save sea turtles, clean up oceans, and empower coastal communities.
By utilizing The Giving Block’s crypto fundraising platform, SEE Turtles has been able to:
- Simplify the donation process with an easy-to-use online form.
- Accept a wide variety of cryptocurrencies.
- Reach new audiences through digital campaigns and social media outreach.
Looking ahead: The future of crypto philanthropy at SEE Turtles
Crypto donations are now an integral part of SEE Turtles’ fundraising strategy. With millions of sea turtles still at risk and growing environmental challenges, SEE Turtles sees crypto philanthropy as a key to scaling their impact in the years ahead.
By the end of 2025, the organization plans to raise $300,000 in their Crypto for Turtles:
- Save 1.5 million baby turtles through expanded nesting beach protection.
- Help coastal communities collect 100,000 pounds of plastic waste and establish long-term recycling programs.
- Expand their Too Rare to Wear initiative, focused on ending the turtleshell trade in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Indonesia.
- Support emerging leaders from coastal communities who are passionate about conservation.
As they continue to grow their crypto fundraising efforts, SEE Turtles is committed to building strong relationships with their crypto donors and ensuring that their contributions make a lasting impact.
Support SEE Turtles with a crypto donation today.
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