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GlobalGiving announced this month that BitGive has been selected to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.

"My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic. Twenty years ago, I started Spanx with $5,000 in savings, and I see this as a time to pay it forward. Small business is the backbone of our culture. I know what it's like to be a small business owner, and I want to provide some relief to these entrepreneurs during this time," said Spanx Founder Sara Blakely.

The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. BitGive is honored to have been chosen as a recipient. Learn more about The Red Backpack Fund at www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund.

BitGive Foundation was the first organization of its kind and remains the only nonprofit focused on leveraging blockchain's transparency to help donors connect to NGOs around the globe. We are proud of our roles as pioneers and as a think tank for cryptocurrency for good.

With help from our community, we raised funds to develop our signature offering, GiveTrack. GiveTrack is an innovative technology platform that engages and empowers donors and organizations in a new way to connect, monitor, and adjust the work they're already doing. GiveTrack gives them the tools to do it better; effectively deploying funds in a transparent way to strengthen donor engagement and trust, by leveraging the power of GiveTrack's technology.

Now we need YOUR help to expand our reach and help push this groundbreaking technology further. While we're working with 20 NGOs around the globe, there are countless more that could be impacted for the better. If you're interested in joining us in leveraging blockchain to change the world through philanthropy, click here to make your tax deductible gift today in most cryptocurrencies. (We take PayPal, credit cards, and stock donations too.) 

P.S. - Cryptocurrency returns in 2020 have been higher than any year since 2017! Make a donation in cryptocurrency by December 31, 2020 to offset paying up to 37% in short term capital gains or 20% in long term capital gains when you file next year. Here''s a recent Bitcoin.Taxes podcast with our Founder Connie Gallippi and Matt Metras, a cryptocurrency tax pro, about the tax benefits of donating.

We are excited to invite our entire BitGive community to be a part of the  #DePhi #Crypto4GoodCon on November 18! The conference is the first of its kind, with a focus on decentralized and digital philanthropy, blockchain for social good, and so much more!

On Friday 11/18, this FREE, fun-filled, and educational event will feature panel discussions, a keynote by TED Talk speaker & author Dan Pallotta, and speakers from all over the globe. We'll be broadcasting in different timezones, so no matter where you're located, there will be a session for you! Some of the topics include cryptocurrency across borders, leveraging crypto for good, and social impact with blockchain technology.

Thanks to our sponsors Vesper by Bloq, BitPay, Vector Crypto Capital, Fidelity Charitable, BitGo, & Elizabeth Rossiello, the event is FREE to attend. Register to join us today!

Today is Giving Tuesday, and if you're committed to changing the world through cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and blockchain tech, we hope you'll consider a tax deductible gift to BitGive, the pioneer in philanthropy through technology. 

BitGive and our software GiveTrack is a disruptor - it''s a completely different way of giving. While it looks similar to a traditional donation platform, donations are converted into cryptocurrency, held in cryptocurrency, and transferred globally through blockchain. This process allows donors an incredible amount of transparency around their gift and also minimizes waste, fraud, and fees for the NGOs. We're on the brink of incredible growth and are looking to scale our software on an international level.  

We welcome your participation in the transformation of global philanthropy - please make your tax deductible gift here in most cryptocurrencies. (We take PayPal and credit cards, too.) 

Thank you again for helping us leverage blockchain to change the world!

As part of celebrating our 7-year anniversary, we wanted to share a few historical milestones that have made BitGive what it is today. Here's a video recapping some of our history, and discussing our future. Together, with your donations, we are making a difference. But we can do so much more! 

New last month, thanks to our integration with Wyre on GiveTrack, you can donate to campaigns using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Apple Pay. All you need to do is choose the tab with title "Credit/Debit Card" during the donation process and follow the steps from there to give. You can still donate with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies too! Here are our current NGO partners & their campaigns:

Black Girls Code 

Founded on the pillars of empowerment and education, Black Girls CODE is dedicated to leveling the playing field for girls of color in STEM. Their campaign on GiveTrack will allow girls to learn about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and more! Donate.

Heifer International

Heifer works to support small-scale family farms and help them become more profitable and sustainable. Your donations will enable them to purchase expensive farming equipment that can be loaned to small-scale farmers in the areas they work- with bitcoin! Donate.

Wild Tomorrow Fund 

In October, Wild Tomorrow Fund delivered 84 food parcels to families in the Mduku community next door to their wildlife reserve in KwaZulu-Natal South. Help us reach 100 this month! Donate.

Save the Children Mexico Campaign

Help teach a child proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and feed their family this month with Save the Children Mexico. Their team is helping vulnerable families in need. Donate.