Web3 Futures
Unearthing the
potential for nonprofits
The aims of the project:
Discover
Better understand the evolving Web3 landscape and the potential it holds for nonprofits
Connect
Build relationships to support continued learning about Web3
Apply
Learn to use knowledge in different contexts
Disseminate
Share information with the wider non profit sector
Our Discussion
Need for sector change
Web3 offers a vision for a better, fairer internet, where power is not concentrated in the hands of so few
Visions for the future
Opportunities and areas of development for adopting Web3
In our discussions these Web3 technologies emerged most
relevant for charities:
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)
Sensitive Data > tokens
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Smart contracts
These could help with...
Participants outcomes:
Increased knowledge & understanding
“Lots of value gained! A brilliant intro to a huge subject”
Enhanced clarity and application
“It was really helpful to feel ahead of the curve on this. To have a clearer sense of how Web3 can be applied in our work and some really concrete ideas to put into action”
Improved confidence
“I learnt so much and feel inspired to continue learning”
Increased connection & support
“Always great to connect and learn with others in the sector”
Recommended next steps:
Iterate the Web3 immersion pilot, building on what we learned
Split the learning offer in 2: 1light-touch exploration and 1 deeper dive with prototyping and implementation support
Find more partners who can bring in more resources, capacity and content
Repeat for other emerging technologies, e.g. Generative AI Large Language Models like ChatGPT
Repeat this with 2 more tech areas and analyse the outcomes, to understand the sector's future disruption preparedness
With thanks to:
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, Save the Children UK, Signalise, Transition Network and The Visionaries for their participation