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Fundraise Up Unlocks Crypto Giving with Coinbase

August 16, 2023

Fundraise Up provides comprehensive fundraising solutions for leading nonprofit organizations around the world. Their platform aims to simplify the fundraising process, enhance donor experiences, and ultimately maximize the financial support received by nonprofits.

Last year, their team continued to see strong demand for cryptocurrency donations. In an effort to unlock this modern form of payment, they tapped Coinbase Commerce to help.

“Unlocking crypto donations through our Coinbase integration was clearly aligned with our mission, as nonprofits requested crypto giving functionality in order to tap into new donor demographics.”

— Salvatore Salpietro, Chief Partnerships Officer @ Fundraise Up

Powering crypto donations for Children of Heroes

Bridging the gap between traditional philanthropy and the evolving digital economy, Fundraise Up has successfully enabled cryptocurrency donations for Children of Heroes.

Children of Heroes is a nonprofit organization based in Ukraine that provides comprehensive support to children who have suffered the tragic loss of a parent, or parents, during the ongoing war. 

As an existing nonprofit using Fundraise Up, enabling the global support community behind crypto helped them generate more support for their noble mission.

“Integrating cryptocurrency donations has allowed Children of Heroes to expand our outreach and provide even more comprehensive support to Ukrainian children in need, empowering us to make a significant difference in their lives.”

— Brice Espino, CEO @ Children of Heroes

By integrating Coinbase Commerce Fundraise Up now enables:

  1. Global Reach: Cryptocurrencies operate on a decentralized network, allowing nonprofits to receive donations from anywhere in the world without the need for traditional banking systems. This expands their donor base and enables them to engage with supporters globally.

  2. Lower Transaction Costs: Cryptocurrency transactions processed by Coinbase Commerce only cost 1%. Compared to traditional payment methods like credit or debit cards, this can help nonprofits receive a higher percentage of each donation, maximizing the impact of the funds raised.

  3. No Code Integration: With the Fundraise Up + Coinbase Commerce integration, onboarded nonprofits can integrate crypto payments in just a few clicks.

  4. Expanding Donor Base: Accepting cryptocurrency donations can unlock new donor segments. Crypto enthusiasts who support the mission of a nonprofit can be given the option to donate using their preferred digital currency.

To learn more about how Fundraise Up is helping nonprofits accept cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase, you can visit their website and speak with someone on their team.