Office Hours: Web3 for Nonprofits Q&A, with Anne Connelly
Channel: TechSoupVideo
Date: 29/11/2023

In this conversation blockchain expert Anne Connelly answers a variety of questions exploring how decentralized technologies can work and be beneficial for civil societies and nonprofit sectors. She provides insights into technology applications, cryptocurrencies, blockchain fundraising, and the future of crypto philanthropy. The discussion covers a range of topics from how to use the GitCoin Grants platform to advice on structuring Decentralized Autonomous Organisations (DAO). Listeners also pitch their organizations and discuss potential uses of Blockchain in their operations.

Recorded from a live webinar by TechSoup’s Accelerating Makers team - for more like this and to join upcoming live events visit https://events.techsoup.org/public-good-app-house/

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background of the Speaker
00:57 Open Q&A Session Begins
02:15 Discussion on Gitcoin and Fundraising
08:00 Understanding Quadratic Fundraising
09:59 Interactive Q&A Continues
10:38 Exploring the Use of NFTs in Art Festivals
15:48 Discussion on DAOs and Community Governance
19:59 Addressing Racial Inequities through Blockchain
27:48 Exploring Social DAOs and Their Potential
29:07 Understanding the Differences Between DAOs and Co-ops
31:23 The Power of DAOs: The ConstitutionDow Example
32:30 Discussing Crypto Donations and Their Management
34:26 Exploring Fundraising Opportunities in the Crypto Space
39:55 Addressing the Challenges of Anonymity in Crypto Rewards
46:57 Dealing with Ethical Concerns in Crypto Donations
48:43 Introducing the Dare to Prepare Project

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This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web: @filecoinfoundationforthede7472 

Hosted by TechSoup on November 29, 2023.
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