Giving Tuesday is about supporting the causes that matter most, and donors are looking for simple and flexible ways to give. This is one reason why some donors are turning to crypto as a way to give back. Crypto donations can get to the causes that need them faster, with more transparency - and fewer middlemen taking a cut along the way, so more of the donation actually gets to the intended charity
Why Crypto Giving Is Growing
Traditional donations often pass through several hands like banks and processors before reaching a nonprofit. Each step can take time and introduce fees.
With crypto, donors can send value directly to a nonprofit’s wallet in minutes. There are no bank hours and no waiting for wire transfers to clear. For nonprofits, this means faster access to funds and fewer organizations involved in the process.
Crypto giving is growing because it removes friction. Funds can move directly from donor to organization and settlement that used to take days can be completed in minutes. For donors who want to act quickly during a crisis or before a deadline, speed and reliability matter.
More of Your Gift Can Reach the Cause
Traditional donations often come with processing costs. Credit card donations typically carry fees before the funds reach the nonprofit. Crypto donations can reduce those costs because transfers can move directly to the organization with fewer intermediaries involved.
Over time, that difference matters.
Movember, the global men’s health charity, began accepting crypto to lower fees, receive funds faster, and connect with digital-first donors. For them, crypto is another way to make sure more of each donation supports programs and communities.
When fewer resources go to processing and transaction costs, more of the donation can support the mission.
Transparency You Can See for Yourself
Crypto offers something you do not get with most traditional donations. Every transaction is recorded on a public ledger (called a blockchain). After you send a donation, you can verify when it moved, when it arrived, and the exact amount. Your identity stays private, but the transaction is still visible. It is like a receipt anyone can double-check, but no one can change.
For nonprofits, that built-in transparency supports:
Audits and reporting
Internal controls and tracking
Donor communication and trust
For donors, it offers a level of visibility that’s rare in traditional payment systems and can strengthen confidence in how funds are handled.
Big Organizations Are Already Using It
More established nonprofits are beginning to use blockchain in their operations, not only for accepting donations but also for moving funds where they are needed.
Ripple, for example, works with nonprofits like World Central Kitchen, Water.org, GiveDirectly, and Mercy Corps to move funds across borders using blockchain-based payment rails and a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. The goal is simple: send money in seconds instead of days, with more transparency and fewer intermediaries.
For disaster response and financial inclusion, time and reliability matter. Faster settlement means local partners can buy supplies sooner, pay vendors on time, and provide support to people when it is needed most.
These pilots show how crypto and stablecoins can support not just how donations are made, but how nonprofits operate from start to finish.
What to Know About Taxes and Crypto Giving
Crypto donations have specific tax considerations that are different from donating cash. In some cases, donating crypto directly to a qualified nonprofit can change how the donation is treated for tax purposes.
For example, when crypto that has increased in value is donated directly, donors may be eligible for a charitable deduction based on the fair market value. Selling the crypto first and then donating the cash can lead to a different tax outcome, depending on the situation.
The key idea is that the way you donate can affect how your gift is processed and how much ultimately reaches the nonprofit.
Tax rules vary by location and individual circumstances. It is always best to consult a tax professional for advice about your own situation.
Tools Making Crypto Giving Simple
You do not need technical experience to donate crypto. Exploring a single donation can help make the process familiar. It shows how the transaction works, what fees look like, and how confirmations appear on a blockchain.
Crypto offers another option for supporting the causes that matter, with a simpler and more direct way to move funds.
There are also platforms like The Giving Block that simplify crypto donations by managing the technical details in the background, making the process smooth for both donors and nonprofits. Keep in mind, however, that using third-party platforms may come with associated fees.