Topic: Bitcoin 100: Developed Specifically for Non-Profits - page 13. (Read 262784 times)

Bitcoin100 had its own exclusive article, and holy shit what a sensationalist title! (This article had nothing to do with the post above, as the one above was for Wired)

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasperhamill/2014/02/03/bitcoin-charity-admits-its-biggest-donation-ever-was-likely-stolen-money/

"Admits it's likely" and "Suspect it might be, but have no proof either way" are rather different, but media will do whatever media will do to get readers *shrug*

Also, first comment courtesy of Phinn's effors. Thanks!

Donation option added to their page http://lareunioncoop.org/home and $1,000 donation sent.
https://blockchain.info/tx/bd890b6e23c4487b310acb2bee506b2f7c30b3290761d3cb49f4498a2b0aeda7

Let's hope hat incentivises their community to use bitcoin too.

I gave away my entire stack of paper wallets, each one with a gift, of course Also gave away so much advice, my throat was hoarse for the next two days from talking. Speaking of which, I need to poke that horse charity I've been meaning to convince since last summer...

It took them quite some time, but they finally got it set up http://www.dolfilms.org/

Donation sent! https://blockchain.info/tx/d33d324019699d0b27b982fadd2b33da034b00f8fd4c52f470895d2c1cc07858

and their reply

I'll play catch-up tomorrow.

How did the freebie aspect workout at the info desk, Rassah?

~TMIBTCITW

And yet another request:


When asked when they added bitcoin donations to their site, and how they have heard about it, they followed up with


FYI, I know this charity very well, since they are just a few blocks away from Anthrocon, the biggest furry convention in the world, and are very often frequented and heavily supported by furries during the convention. So vetting isn't really an issue, as I can completely vouch for them (having visited them myself), but they should still be reviewed as a matter of consistency (and we need to make a decision on whether they qualify despite already deciding to accept it themselves).

He, I'm back from Miami! Was quite busy there, and am still somewhat exhausted from my "vacation." One of the two most interesting things I've found out at the convention is that there are TWO David Baileys out there, one from Alabama, USA, and the other from England; both are bitcoiners. Anyway, back to work.

First, some thanks:


Then some more requests


I'll reply with the usual spiel. I guess for now check whether they qualify.


I also got the following:

They are not qualified, since they have been receiving bitcoin for a while, but they were wondering if we could add their site to our list. They asked if they could at least get listed on our site as a list of charities that accept bitcoin, since apparently our list is used as a source of places to donate to. I think we can accommodate them. Edd, can you add peacegeeks.org as a charity, with a note reading "disqualified: already accepting" to our site? When I have time, I'll have to go through the list and fix up the status messages a bit, since many of the charities on our list don't accept btc, and apparently don't plan to.

So how does this work? I just joined an organization called "Purshoeing Joy", which just sent almost 5,000 pairs of shoes to people in Guatemala. I'm out of Fort Myers and I do all their marketing, the founder is down there right now actually distributing the first batch of shoes we were able to gather in Georgia mostly. The founder is terrified of Bitcoin, but I'm very much invested in the idea.

Are there minimum requirements?  

Dan

From: Aid Idrizovic

Hi,

My name is Aid Idrizovic and I am the founder of the Rebuilding Roots Foundation. Our mission is to provide the resources and facilities to children in need that will help them become our leaders of tomorrow. I wouldn’t want to waste your time rambling about the company and its goals so I’ll keep it concise. But if you would like some information on our company and I feel taking a glance at our website will be the most helpful and informative.

http://www.rebuildingroots.org

Currently we have put an option to accept Bitcoin donations on our Donate page (Under how to help in the main menu).

I have also noticed the $1000 worth of Bitcoin offer. If we meet your requirements and you guys decide to follow through with that, your company will be added to our Partner page. Since we are starting up, that is all we can really offer but look to get some our company gear in the mail as we get bigger.

If there are any questions for me, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Aid Idrizovic
Rebuilding Roots Foundation | Founder & CEO

From: John Scianna

Hello Dmitry,

I was interested in accepting bitcoin for my chapter of Nourish International, we are in the application process with BitPay. But I was wondering how we could get our organization some funding through Bitcoin100.

We are working in Uganda the next two summers to start sustainable businesses, check our fundraising page out.

http://www.razoo.com/story/Uf-Davidson-2014

Our website is http://ufchapter.nourish.org

From: Joshua Ramjit

Hello,

My name is Joshua Ramjit and I am the CFO of The Hilltop Microfinance Initiative in DC. I am writing concerning the offer of a $1,000 Bitcoin donation. Per your instructions, the information you request is below:

Tax ID: 61-1574947

The Hilltop Microfinance Initiative (HMFI) aims to empower individuals by promoting financial independence and stimulating economic growth in and around D.C. We achieve these goals by providing small business loans, personalized business consulting, and credit-builder loans to low-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access capital in the formal financial system.

The Hilltop Microfinance Initiative (HMFI) is managed and staffed by Georgetown University students – with the occasional assistance of alumni, professors, and other D.C.-area community development leaders. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in Washington D.C. that is financed entirely by the generosity of individuals and foundations committed to our ideals of financial empowerment and entrepreneurship. Though we are connected to Georgetown University through our staff and through our commitment to service, we maintain no formal connection to the University. As a result, HMFI is completely independent and autonomous in its activities.

I want to let you know that we have just added a Bitcoin donation function to our website at hilltopmfi.org. It is at the bottom of the home page.

From: Francesco

Ciao Rassah,
sono molto contento che tu abbia un buon ricordo dell'Italia
I'm running the Meetup in Rome and working hard to help the spread of Bitcoin in Italy. During last times there is a lot of interest in Italy and usually people use BitStamp as they have an account with Unicredit Bank, that is an italian bank group. There have been some news on national and regional tv in a positive way regarding the new shops that started to accept Bitcoin. Here is a tv news about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF79IAZw5cg
Today we have around 180 shops on CoinMap, go on with the revolution!

I'm talking with the association of blind people, http://www.uiciechi.it/ that have the mission to help their integration in society.
I had telephone conversation with this ONLUS and they are interested to know more on the possibility to start accepting bitcoin donation, after that i visit the association i will able to give you an update!
I have also contacted the association for deaf-mute people and for the research on cancer http://www.airc.it/. I'm waiting for an answer from them.

Ciao e buona giornata!
Francesco

From: Scott W

Hi Rassah,

I'm a board member for the Tempe Bicycle Action Group.  We're a 501c3
profit in the service of the Tempe, AZ (home to Arizona State
University) cycling community.  Using raised funds, we organize teams
to hand out free bike lights to people riding at night without them.
We do adult bike safety classes, organize fun rides and events to
foster community, install bike racks for businesses that request them,
bring art to the community, and work with the City of Tempe
transportation staff to staff the annual Tempe Bike Count with
volunteers and volunteer coordination.  Our efforts are almost
entirely volunteer efforts, but we partner with local businesses and
national companies to put on volunteer appreciation parties.

We would be honored to be considered for a grant of $1000 worth of
BitCoin.  Our site currently accepts PayPal, but I don't think anyone
actually likes PayPal (there are too many stories of frozen accounts
and destroyed antique violins).  We also currently take donations (and
sell t-shirts) by Square at larger events we participate in.  I'd be
delighted to use this potential donation as an opportunity to set up
BitPay or similar on our WordPress blog at http://biketempe.org.  We
have a NetBook (once the trendy thing before tablets) we use for mail
list signup at events that we could use to accept BitCoin.  I need to
read more to learn about the appropriate way to do that.

Please let me know how we would need to proceed to apply for this grant.

Thank you and your volunteers for the work that you do!

Best regards,
-scott

From: Andrew S

Good day.

I am reaching out to you on behalf of my organization, Nonprofit Technology Resources (NTR). We accept donated computer from individuals and corporations, and refurbish them with the help of welfare-to-work program participants and interns from the city’s technical training institutes. These people gain a range of both ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ employment skills. With the support of individual and institutional donors, many of these refurbished computers are given away, with a training workshop, to low-income Philadelphians and the organizations that serve them. Many others are sold at a discount to other nonprofit organizations to be distributed to their clients, also with a training workshop. The rest are sold in our Computer Thrift Store, which is open to the public.

I am inquiring about the Bitcoin 100 donation. NTR is a non-political, avowedly secular organization that focuses on providing technology and training for all low-income Philadelphians. NTR is a registered 501(c)(3) organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.  Would you please advise on eligibility and how to enroll?

Thank you very much for your assistance. 

P.S. One of our board members found the Bitcoin 100 promotion last week, and asked that I pursue the opportunity. I set us up to accept Bitcoin on February 5, 2014- not even a full 48 hours ago. And it was done explicitly in response to the Bitcoin 100 campaign.

Andrew Smith
Development Manager
Nonprofit Technology Resources

And yet another request: