UC: Is Cryptocurrency the Future of Philanthropy

When:
February 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm America/New York Timezone
2022-02-17T13:00:00-05:00
2022-02-17T14:00:00-05:00
Where:
virtual

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In 2021, the market cap of cryptocurrencies exceeded $3 trillion, 6 new crypto billionaires joined the Forbes 400, and the CEO of Twitter sold an NFT for charity. With the Giving Block reporting a 583% increase in cryptocurrency donations in 2021, how should philanthropies embrace this transformative technology?

Panelists will discuss their experiences with accepting and using cryptocurrencies to advance their nonprofit mission.

Panelists:

  • Michael Jones, Kautz-Uible Professor in Economics, Kautz-Uible Economics Institute 
  • Jai Chabria, Moderator – Managing Director, Mercury
  • Alex Wilson, Co-Founder, The Giving Block
  • Erin Clemons, President & CEO, Northern Cincinnati Foundation
  • Edwin Goutier, VP of Innovation, United Way