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BitGive® (acquired by Heifer) @BitGiveOrg

1st #Bitcoin/ #Blockchain nonprofit 501c3 (est. 2013). 1st female founder in crypto space. Pioneer in digital transparency for global good.

Joined July 2013
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After months of work, we’re excited to share a major update. We're transferring our assets – including #GiveTrack – to our partner @Heifer! Thank you to our supporters & donors for helping us make an impact for 9 yrs. We're looking forward to the future! ow.ly/PR3Z50JTRXq
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Want to see the full history of BitGive? Check out our milestones timeline here: milestones.bitgivefoundation…
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Closing out our walk down memory lane with a new addition to our milestone timeline! As of July 2022, we have officially transferred our assets, including #GiveTrack, to our NGO partner @Heifer Thank you to everyone who has been with us at every step, we appreciate you! 💕
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We expanded our global reach in 2020-2021, welcoming several new NGOs including @Heifer @BlackGirlsCODE @GiveDirectly & more. During the pandemic, we led our own campaign, the Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
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In the peak of #covid19, we hosted our first conference. It was the first global event solely focused on social impact and nonprofit projects around the world in $BTC, #Blockchain, and #cryptocurrency. We were joined by incredible keynote speakers, including @danpallotta
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In 2019, we began upgrading GiveTrack. The 2.0 version was equipped w/ UX remodel, @UpholdInc integration for donations in many other #cryptocurrencies, upgraded to @BitGo ’s hosted wallet solution for #NGOs, & added credit/debit & #ApplePay donation options w/ @sendwyre
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Our latest feature in @Philanthropy by @DrewLindsayCOP is out! Click to read all about our transfer of assets with @Heifer. We're looking forward to the future 🫶🚀 philanthropy.com/article/hei…

Heifer International’s Crypto Move and What It Might Mean for Everyday Donors

As cryptocurrency values plunge and some groups pull back on digital-cash giving programs, the development group doubles down with a crowdfunding platform it believes has lessons for all fundraising.

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We launched #GiveTrack 1.0, a more robust & sophisticated version of our previous MVP product, in 2018. It was unveiled at the 6th annual Latin American Bitcoin Conference @labitconf
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$BTC reached an all-time high of $20K in December 2017, and we were honored to be recipients of 2 major donations, one from the #PineappleFund & one from another anonymous donor. These donations amounted to over $2M, and we used the funds to grow our tech.
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Our flagship product and revolutionary donation platform, #GiveTrack, was launched at the 2017 Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas, and was the first platform launched for tracking donations on the #BTC #blockchain.
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Our first major project was completed in 2015. Funded entirely by #BTC, we built a new water well for the Shishango Girls Secondary School in #Kenya w/ @TheWaterProject. This well serves the students & also their entire community. Click to watch the video! youtube.com/watch?v=ESEI6Waz…

BitGive - The Water Project - Shisango Girls School 3-min

BitGive recently completed a water well in partnership with The Wat...

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“This transfer of assets is a way for what we’ve worked so hard to build to become a reality" - @conniegallippi Check out our latest feature in @NonProfitTimes! We're looking forward to seeing all the incredible ways @Heifer will utilize #GiveTrack. thenonprofittimes.com/techno…
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2014 was a memorable time for us – in August 2014, the IRS granted BitGive 501c3 tax-exempt status, making us the first official government-recognized #Bitcoin #nonprofit!
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BitGive® (acquired by Heifer) retweeted
Heifer Labs 🚀@HeiferLabs
13 Jul 2022
It's official! We're looking forward to building on what @BitGiveOrg has created to increase transparency and improve donor engagement.
Heifer International@Heifer
12 Jul 2022
"With @BitGiveOrg's platform, we will be developing new ways to engage with our life-changing work around the world, while mobilizing new resources in support of our mission." - @HeiferCEO Read more → heifer.org/about-us/media-ce…
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In 2013, we also launched our first big campaign w/ @BTC_BlackFriday. Over 30 charities participated and raised over $1M in 1 day! As part of the initiative, we raised $5k for our first campaign with @SavetheChildren
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As we enter a new chapter, we want to take a moment to walk through our most memorable and cherished moments – the first being our launch in 2013 at the Inside Bitcoin conference in NYC. @conniegallippi saw the potential to fuse #bitcoin & #philanthropy, & the rest is history.
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Fun Fact: Did you know today is International Peace and Love Day? This day was founded by none other than Ringo Starr, drummer of The Beatles, for his 68th birthday. Spread some #peace & #love today! ❤️🕊️
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From the Vault: In 2018, we worked with @MrFoureyes_NZ to help provide free eye care and eyeglasses to children in #NewZealand!
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We wish everyone who celebrates, a safe and happy #FourthofJuly weekend!
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Today marks the start of #animalrights week. We’re proud to have worked with organizations like @wildtomorrow and @SA_Initiative to help both wildlife and domesticated animals 🐕❤️🦏
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