Givepact uses Circle’s USDC to enable seamless stablecoin donations that support US nonprofits. See how Givepact makes giving faster and simpler for nonprofits.
Givepact is removing operational barriers to philanthropy by converting donated digital assets, like USDC, into cash for nonprofits. Learn why USDC’s stability and transparency make it a natural fit for donors and nonprofits that need predictability, speed, and trust.
No matter where they are headquartered, charitable organizations across the world face a similar challenge: how to make it as easy as possible for donors to support their work.
Givepact, a Circle Alliance Program member, was built to overcome that challenge by helping nonprofits accept digital asset donations without first having to become cryptocurrency experts. According to Givepact Co-founder and CEO Alicia Cepeda Maule, the majority of the more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the US have no way to receive cryptocurrency donations — even as digital asset donors typically give significantly larger gifts than traditional donors.
A familiar payout from a new kind of donor
Givepact powers a straightforward model: donors give digital assets; nonprofits receive cash. Maule described the Givepact-enabled experience for nonprofits as frictionless. Donations are converted from cryptocurrency and delivered to the organization’s bank account, all behind the scenes.
Givepact designed its platform around the operational reality of nonprofits — organizations that may want to avoid questions of custody and potential price volatility. Givepact’s approach is to meet nonprofits where they are. Describing how some nonprofits may first encounter Givepact, Maule said: “You may not know about us, but you might get a donation and a check in the mail from us.”
In total, Givepact supports donations to more than 500,000 nonprofits, with its platform converting donated assets to USD and delivering that value via check or direct deposit.
Why USDC matters in donation workflows
Stablecoins like USDC play a unique role in giving. According to Givepact, stablecoins have become the top donated asset class in cryptocurrency philanthropy.
Maule sees this in her own work. Circle’s USDC is one of the most donated assets on Givepact, according to Maule, who said the broader increase in stablecoin usage has made transactions easier. Givepact points to USDC’s increased share of donations as evidence that donors value price stability, ease of transfer, and regulatory compliance.
For nonprofits, predictability matters — and USDC is stable by design. Every USDC in existence is backed by cash and cash equivalents, with monthly assurances issued by a Big Four accounting firm. With USDC, the world’s largest regulated1 stablecoin, donors and recipients can trust that the value of their donation will remain stable.
How USDC reduces donor friction
Incorporating USDC into its platform has enabled Givepact to meaningfully reduce friction that can emerge from digital asset donations. Because USDC is dollar-denominated, it supports more predictable donation values, giving nonprofits greater confidence when planning mission-critical budgets and programs. That stability helps ensure that the value intended by the donor is the value ultimately delivered.
USDC can also bring greater operational clarity. When a donation originates in a stablecoin rather than a volatile digital asset, reconciliation can be more straightforward even when the final payout to the nonprofit is in cash. This stands to reduce administrative burden for organizations that may operate with lean finance teams and limited technical resources.
Finally, transparency reinforces trust. USDC reserve disclosures and regular third-party assurances provide a clear framework for nonprofits that must justify risk decisions to boards, auditors, and other stakeholders. Together, these attributes help create a smoother, more reliable experience for both donors and the organizations they support.
From one-time gifts to sustained funding
Givepact’s work to unlock stablecoin donations can lead to lasting impact for nonprofits. Maule said that digital asset donors give on average 82 times more than cash donors — around $10,500 per donation. And while outcomes vary by donor and campaign, the evidence suggests that when cryptocurrency donors can give easily, they often give more.
Givepact’s embrace of USDC as a foundational tool for fundraising aligns with a broader shift toward the internet financial system, where stablecoins operate as digital cash that is designed to be safe, redeemable, and transparent. With USDC as a foundation, Givepact has made giving faster to initiate, easier to track, and simpler for nonprofits to actually use.
1. USDC is issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here.
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