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Global nonprofit fundraising platform GivenGain has announced a technology integration with The Giving Block, a Shift4 company and leader in crypto philanthropy, enabling charities and fundraisers to accept cryptocurrency donations directly through the GivenGain platform.
This move allows donors to support causes using a wide range of popular cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC—alongside existing options like debit and credit cards and digital wallets.
The integration enhances the fundraising experience by offering crypto as a seamless donation option alongside debit, credit, and digital wallets—at no additional burden to the nonprofits.
It significantly broadens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofits globally by tapping into a fast-growing segment of digital-first donors.
“This is a powerful unlock for our global community of fundraising champions,” said Johannes van Eeden, Founder of GivenGain.
“By integrating with The Giving Block, we’re making it easier for anyone, anywhere to support the causes they care about—in whatever currency or channel they choose. We believe when humans are equipped with the right tools, they can drive extraordinary impact.”
Operating in over 100 countries, GivenGain currently serves nonprofits and fundraisers across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania.
Active regions include countries such as South Africa, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States, making this integration relevant for a broad range of organizations seeking access to more diverse forms of donor support.
For nonprofits, the integration removes the operational burden of managing cryptocurrency donations directly.
Charities receive the contributions as fiat currency, with compliance and conversion handled by The Giving Block’s infrastructure.
This approach helps organizations unlock new sources of support without the complexities of managing digital assets.
“Crypto is the fastest-growing donation method of the last decade, and the preferred way to give for millions of young, digital-native donors,” said Ben Pousty, COO of The Giving Block.
“We’re excited to support GivenGain and the tens of thousands of fundraisers and charities they serve.”
According to 2024 data from The Giving Block, the average crypto donation was valued at $10,978—significantly higher than traditional online giving.
For fundraisers, the functionality offers both reach and conversion potential, particularly among donors looking for modern, borderless methods to contribute.
The Giving Block’s integration with GivenGain builds on their shared relationship with Shift4.
This launch is expected to be the first in a series of upcoming innovations between GivenGain and The Giving Block.
Additional tools and updates related to modern digital fundraising are anticipated later in 2025.
About GivenGain
GivenGain is a global nonprofit fundraising platform enabling charities, individual fundraisers, and events to raise funds from anywhere in the world.
Founded in 2001 and active in over 100 countries, GivenGain is operated by a nonprofit foundation committed to removing barriers to giving and empowering impactful global fundraising.
About The Giving Block
The Giving Block, a Shift4 company, is a platform helping nonprofits fundraise more effectively from modern philanthropists.
Pioneers of the crypto philanthropy movement, The Giving Block developed tools for crypto, stock, and DAF donations.
Together with Shift4, it offers the only unified platform enabling donations via card, crypto, stock, and DAFs—all in one place.
