Description
The Giving Block is the world's leading cryptocurrency fundraising platform, purpose-built to help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations accept donations in cryptocurrency, stocks, and Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grants.
Overview
Pioneers of the "Crypto Philanthropy" movement, The Giving Block has helped raise over $300 million across crypto, stock, DAF, and card donations. The platform serves 1,500+ nonprofits, 190+ schools, 100+ faith-based organizations, and healthcare institutions worldwide.
Key Features
- Crypto Donations – Accept 70+ cryptocurrencies with automatic instant liquidation to cash (24/7), eliminating price volatility risk. Donors receive auto-generated tax receipts and forms.
- Stock Donations – A modern digital workflow for accepting stock and mutual fund gifts without the burden of manual email exchanges, phone calls, or faxes.
- DAF Grants – An integrated donor-advised fund giving experience that lets donors log into their DAF account and send donations directly without leaving the nonprofit's site.
- Customizable Giving Forms – Embed donation forms across multiple pages and campaigns with copy-paste simplicity.
- Donor Marketplace – A searchable directory where crypto donors discover and connect with nonprofits to support.
- CRM Integrations – Seamless integration with 5,000+ tools including major nonprofit CRMs, with automated data flow.
- Fundraising Campaigns – Access to major giving events like Crypto Giving Tuesday and the Crypto Giving Pledge.
Who It Serves
Nonprofits of all sizes, faith-based organizations, educational institutions (K-12 and universities), and healthcare foundations looking to diversify revenue streams and engage younger, tech-savvy donors.
Highlights
Pros
- Offers stock donations and DAF grant acceptance on the same platform, consolidating non-cash fundraising.
- Features a searchable donor marketplace where crypto donors discover and connect with 1,500+ nonprofits.
- Provides automatic tax receipts and tax forms for donors, simplifying the donation process for both sides.
- Integrates with 5,000+ CRM and nonprofit tools, letting donation data flow directly into existing databases.
- Raised over $300 million for nonprofits across crypto, stock, DAF, and card donations since launch.
- Accepts 70+ cryptocurrencies with automatic instant liquidation to cash 24/7, eliminating volatility exposure.
Cons
- Pricing is not publicly disclosed; nonprofits must book a demo and go through a sales process to learn costs.
- Nonprofits assume the legal and accounting risks of crypto donations since the platform functions as a payment processor.
- Setup requires a sales onboarding process rather than instant self-service activation like some competitors.
- Customer support is limited to email only — no phone support is offered to users.