Topic: Bitcoin100 ~ Soliciting Names of Nonprofit Organizations - page 2. (Read 5983 times)

The following are the relative posts carried forward to this thread from https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin100-seeks-co-suggestions-53684

Accept my apology for that not having the quoted posts properly contributed.










I will now pen brief comments for the above and add them to the list if they're not linked already.

~Bruno~

I moved this here for serious and kind discussion: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.661044



I moved this here for serious and kind discussion: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.661044

Solution Time!!!

I feel that all your points are valid. But, for there's always a but, in this case it's a butt (or is it a blunt?), we're still dealing with a delicate subject matter. That said, I offer up a solution, one I hope you will like.

I say we pursue this in the same manner the other charities and nonprofits will be pursued, with only a couple modifications.

First, in normal practice, a pool of 100 BTC will be waiting for transfer once a charitable organization agrees to the terms. I propose that in Norml's case, no such pool will be available until after the dialog process begins and the kind folks over at Norml are ready to go with embedding a Bitcoin donation option onto their website.

I further propose that a separate pledge thread be set up for this idea, where nobody donates bitcoins--just pledge.

Secondly (and you're going to love this), the goal is not 100 BTC or $100, but exactly $420 (think April 20th) when converted from BTC. Once Norml embeds the desired text and logo(?), the funding of the wallet will commence, notifying the pledgers.

With that, I pledge 10 BTC toward this cause. Now, BP, do you want to maintain the thread for keeping track of the pledges or should I? And how much do you pledge?

One more thing: You're in full control of trying to persuade Norml to come on board--with my full support.

Does this sound reasonable to you, BP?

~Bruno~

EDIT: I just noticed that this is my 2269th post and was intended for BitcoinPorn, yet not planned.

Moved here from the main Bitcoin100 thread for serious discussion here.


I'm currently under the impression that PatrickHarnett owns this site or, at the very least, is directly connected to this organization, neither of which is relative if that so be the case, but would beg the question as to why a Bitcoin donation option is not already embedded on the website.

Good idea on exporting this, Derek.

Done!

Can we add  ChildFund to that list?

All of them. A button to 'Donate With Bitcoins' that linked to a page for Bit-Pay processing and allowed you to select any options for your funds they may have.


I found this part interesting and wonder if Mr. William Donas would be a good point of contact to speak about Bitcoins.
Many mutual funds cannot be transferred directly into our account. If you are interested in making a gift of mutual funds please call 212-679-6800 and ask to speak with William Donas in the Donor Services department.

I concur. But on which donation page and, moreover, how would the Bitcoin donation option text read or look it?

I envision 650 children needing amoxicillin--yesterday!: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/overview.cfm


The quicker they agree to our proposal, the quicker we can help 650 children. To play Devil's advocate, let's pretend they say no. Would it be wise to ask if we can poll, let's say, 650 children suffering from a respiratory infection in a Third World country? Is this what I meant by 'proper leverage'?

I've always liked Doctors Without Borders. In fact, I'm on record for donating twice (1 BTC each time), here on this BBS. I just now did it a third time, using this address 1L1t4WYUX6gzCLbyU6Tncutok76HX8o8s2 located here http://www.bitcoin-charity.com/charities/ Currently it reads


but after my 1 BTC gets confirmations, the grand total should change.

~Bruno~

EDIT: It's there now: http://blockexplorer.com/address/1L1t4WYUX6gzCLbyU6Tncutok76HX8o8s2

hmm, MSF even accepts stocks. Something one would assume would be more technical for them to work with than Bitcoin. Not to mention the donor info is not attached to the transfer from donor brokerage to theirs. Those things would make it hard for them to reasonably deny accepting Bitcoins imho.
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/stock/

Thanks, julz. It's now on the list.

Taking a look at their donation page http://www.msf.org/msf/donations/donations_home.cfm#USA

I couldn't help but notice that MSF doesn't accept donations directly. You must donate to a specific region. NPR is set up like this, also. You're able to support a region, but not able to donate to NPR directly without first inquiring.

That said, Doctors Without Borders is the name of the MSF here in the US: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/

Medicins Sans Frontieres  (doctors without borders)

I've added it to the list. Thank you, gsan, for your input.

In conjunction with your (the reader) suggestions, feel free to chime in as to why a certain nonprofit organization should, or should not, be on the list. At the very least, suggest where it should be placed on the list--moved up or place toward the bottom.

~Bruno~

Amnesty International

I'll get these added to the list. Meanwhile, check this site out: http://www.charitynavigator.org for inspiration.

~Bruno~

• Make A Wish
• Unicef  Many different programs under one roof
• St. Jude

Great start! I'll have my alter ego add them to the list.

~Bruno~

These are the charities I have donated to this year, in no particular order:

• charity: water
• The Girl Effect
• Pencils of Promise
• War Child
• Free Wheelchair Mission

Consider this the official thread for posting your choices as to which nonprofit charitable organizations shall be reached out to in having them embed a Bitcoin donation option onto their respective websites.

I've listed the first ten, offered up by one of the users, to get your creative juices flowing. As suggestions pour in, I'll simply add them to the list. During the course of this action, I may periodically rearrange the list as well as add notes after their names.

• Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)
• Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI)
• GiveDirectly
• Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
• Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)

• Nyaya Health
• Pratham
• Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF)
• VillageReach
• Nurse-Family Partnership

• charity: water
• The Girl Effect
• Pencils of Promise
• War Child
• Free Wheelchair Mission

• Make A Wish
• Unicef  Many different programs under one roof
• St. Jude
• Amnesty International
• Norml

• Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders in the US)
• ChildFund
• Water
• LDS Philanthropies
• Canadian Cancer Society

• Autism Speaks
• Operation USA
• The Fistula Foundation
• Nothing But Nets
• The Bill & Melinga Gates Foundation

• Immortality Institute
• Healing Hands for Haiti
• Khan Academy

Keep the suggestions flowing!