1. Our Approach to Managing Donations
At EverGive, we believe in amplifying the impact of your donations. That’s why donations made through our platform are managed by a trusted Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and used to buy Bitcoin.
Our goal is to:
✔ Maximise long-term charitable giving by allowing donations to benefit from Bitcoin’s growth potential.
✔ Ensure secure, responsible fund management through an independent third party.
✔ Operate sustainably while providing a seamless giving experience.
2. How It Works
When you donate through EverGive:
- Your donation goes directly to a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) partner - an independent organisation that manages and distributes charitable funds.
- The DAF uses donations to buy Bitcoin and holds them securely.
- Charities receive grants based on fund performance and the DAF’s allocation strategy.
EverGive does not hold, invest, or control your donation - we simply provide the platform that makes this possible.
Donor Recommendations for Grants
- As a donor, you indicate preferred charities or causes you’d like your donation to support.
- The DAF makes every effort to honour donor recommendations when distributing grants. While the final decision rests with the DAF to ensure compliance with charitable and financial regulations, our goal is to direct funds in alignment with your chosen causes whenever possible.
This ensures that grants are aligned with donor intentions while also being managed responsibly within the legal and regulatory framework governing donor-advised funds.
3. Why Bitcoin?
We believe Bitcoin has the long-term potential to increase in value, meaning that charities could ultimately receive more support. However, Bitcoin’s price can also fluctuate. To manage this risk, the DAF:
✔ Uses a regulated third-party custodian to store Bitcoin securely.
✔ Maintains a cash reserve to ensure grants can still be distributed.
✔ Oversees fund performance and makes independent allocation decisions.
4. How EverGive Makes Money
EverGive is a for-profit business, and we generate revenue in a way that aligns with our mission:
- Our DAF partners pay EverGive a service fee based on the fund's long-term growth. This ensures EverGive succeeds only when the fund grows, keeping our incentives aligned with long-term charitable impact.
- Donors can choose to tip EverGive to help us sustainably operate the platform, develop new features, and expand our impact.
- EverGive does not take a cut of individual donations.
- EverGive may charge charities a fee to feature on the platform or access premium visibility options. This helps cover operational costs while giving charities opportunities to reach more donors.
5. Transparency & Security
We believe in clear, ethical business practices:
✔ The DAF is independently audited to ensure responsible fund management.
✔ A third-party custodian safeguards all Bitcoin holdings.
✔ We provide regular updates on how donations are distributed.
6. What This Means for You
- You are making a donation, not an investment. Once given, funds belong to the DAF and are managed for charitable giving.
- Your donation helps create lasting impact. The strategy is designed to grow the fund over time so charities benefit more in the future.
- We operate transparently as a business. EverGive’s revenue comes from service fees, donor tips, and optional charity fees - not from individual donations.
7. Have Questions?
We understand this is a new model for giving, and we’re here to answer any questions.
