Articles Posted byBob Sands

What? No Crypto?

If you find cryptocurrency to be complex, worry not. BlueRidge Giving simplifies the process for you. With the Cryptocurrency donation payment option on QuickGift, we manage your Crypto wallet through a custodial account. We then convert your gift to USD and ACH it to your institution’s designated bank account, just like accepting a credit card payment.

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What the heck is an NFT? …and, what does it have to do with my Prospects, Alumni and Donors?

Take Crypto donations and make it as simple as donating on credit cards, DAFs or securities. Why? Crypto Wealthy are givers, and they want to give in Crypto. Many think of Crypto assets in terms of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency when in fact Crypto includes another asset class known as NFTs. Universities should be ready to accept gifts in cryptocurrency as well as NFT’s. The new wealthy (who we call ‘RisingStars’) are highly invested into Crypto, RisingStars will Donate NFTs. Universities should know Constituents with with significant Crypto holdings and NFTs are an amazing Fundraising opportunity. Email BRD @ [email protected] for a conversation.

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