NFT Giving Season - A global grassroots Web3 tradition, with Kelsey Driscoll

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Kelsey Driscoll is the GM of ChangeDAO, social impact strategist, activist, and trained policy wonk. Born and raised in rural New Jersey, she has worked all over the United States and abroad advising and supporting private sector, public, and nonprofit organizations, and has advised multiple social impact web3 projects.

We discuss

The first NFT Giving Season
NFT Giving uplifting Nonprofits
Crypto endowments
Elevating Changemaker stories with NFT Giving

Links from the Episode

Twitter - Kelsey

LinkedIn - Kelsey

ChangeDAO Linktree

20 episodes

Proof of Change

NFT Giving Season - A global grassroots Web3 tradition, with Kelsey Driscoll

Proof of Change

published 2 years ago

MP3•Episode home

About Kelsey

We discuss

The first NFT Giving Season
NFT Giving uplifting Nonprofits
Crypto endowments
Elevating Changemaker stories with NFT Giving

Links from the Episode

Twitter - Kelsey

LinkedIn - Kelsey

ChangeDAO Linktree

20 episodes

#Change.Gallery #Non-Profit #Business #Tech #Arts

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FOUND3R NYC Community Town Hall 41:29

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Welcome to Proof of Change, ChangeDAO’s podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns . In this story, we continue our conversation about FOUND3R to shift the narrative of Web3 in Washington, DC. We are joined by Coalition founding members David All , artist Bryan Brinkman and US Army Officer and Harvard Business School graduate turned Web3 entrepreneur, Mike Fiuk . Over the past 6 weeks, ChangeDAO interviewed three dozen Web3 entrepreneurs, builders and innovators about their concerns about the current regulatory landscape and a need to better "combat toxic negativity" in Washington, DC. FOUND3R brings together regulators, industry actors, and Web3 natives to find common ground and work towards shared goals. Together, we developed a plan and we’re kicking things off in New York City with an old fashioned Community Town Hall . Our plan is simple: ✅ Tell Positive Stories Repeatedly ✅ Create a Culture of Learning ✅ Build Trust through Collaboration We are running a campaign to help America Win with Web3 ; we need all the help and support we can get. Our movement starts in NYC on July 26th. RSVP to our NYC Community Town Hall: https://lu.ma/fu4gpn1t To learn more about FOUND3R, visit: https://linktr.ee/FOUND3R Follow @FOUND3RUSA on Twitter. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Proof of Change. Remember to follow @ChangeDAO and @changegallery on Twitter to experience future stories live in our weekly Twitter Spaces.…

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Introducing FOUND3R: Shifting the narrative of Web3 in Washington, DC 20:33

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Welcome to Proof of Change, Change.Gallery’s podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns . In this story, we delve into the latest initiative by ChangeDAO to galvanize trusted voices of Web3 to create safe spaces for all stakeholders across all sectors to convene, learn and promote responsible adoption of Web3. FOUND3R is necessary, now, to change things in USA. Over the past 6 weeks, ChangeDAO interviewed three dozen Web3 entrepreneurs, builders and innovators about their concerns about current regulatory landscape and need to better "combat toxic negativity" in Washington, DC. FOUND3R brings together regulators, industry actors, and Web3 natives to find common ground and work towards shared goals. We are running a campaign to help America Win with Web3 ; we need all the help and support we can get. Our plan might be old-fashioned, hitting singles and doubles repeatedly, but it will be enough if we can work on it all together: ✅ Tell Positive Stories Repeatedly ✅ Create a Culture of Learning ✅ Build Trust through Collaboration Our FOUND3R movement starts in NYC on July 26th. RSVP to our NYC Community Town Hall: https://lu.ma/fu4gpn1t To learn more about FOUND3R, visit: https://linktr.ee/FOUND3R Follow @FOUND3RUSA on Twitter. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Proof of Change. Remember to follow @ChangeDAO and @changegallery on Twitter to experience future stories live in our weekly Twitter Spaces.…

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Brand Philanthropy and Web3: A Match for Social Impact 23:24

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Welcome to Proof of Change, Change.Gallery’s podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns . In this story, we delve into the topic of Brand Philanthropy and how it intersects with the exciting world of Web3 technology and social impact NFT projects on Change.Gallery. At Change.Gallery, we help traditional brands and individual philanthropists raise awareness about their unique "brand" of philanthropy. By joining NFT projects on our platform and matching their social impact to a cause, they can make a significant difference in addressing critical social issues and effecting positive change. When multiple stakeholders invest in a cause, it sends a powerful message to the community. This collective effort creates a ripple effect, amplifying the social impact and enabling projects to reach greater heights. At Change.Gallery, we believe that Brand Philanthropy is a win-win-win-win for all stakeholders involved. Change.Gallery is built on the Ethereum blockchain which provides the trust and transparency that stakeholders need to work together. Through our latest feature, we include the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on-chain as a crucial part of every project. This allows stakeholders and independent third parties to measure the social impact against the broader goals, ensuring accountability and progress. Dive into our CHANGEgrid to start organizing your next social impact project. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Proof of Change. Remember to follow @changegallery on Twitter to experience future stories live in our weekly Twitter Spaces. Together, let's create a world where philanthropy and social impact go hand in hand. Guests on this story included David All, Bryan Brinkman, Meera Chakravarthy from Change.Gallery and Dae Moyer and Bruxa from Endaoment. To learn more about Change.Gallery, visit: https://linktr.ee/changegallery To learn more about Web3 Donor-Advised Funds, visit: https://endaoment.org Dive deeper into how we leverage the UN SDGs to create measurable social impact: https://medium.com/changedao/web3-and-united-nations-sdgs-measurable-social-impact-76f2cad1e4d4 Grab our CHANGEgrid: https://medium.com/changedao/revolutionizing-social-impact-with-web3-art-all-stakeholders-82c28c081b6c…

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Web3 and United Nations SDGs: Measurable Social Impact 9:48

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Welcome to Proof of Change, Change.Gallery’s podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns. In this story, David All and Meera Chakravarthy of Change.Gallery join Ash in a conversation about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, or UN SDGs. This conversation was recorded live on a weekly Twitter Space; follow @changegallery on Twitter to experience future stories live. The United Nations, an international organization dedicated to finding shared solutions for humanity, adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. These goals aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. At Change.Gallery, we believe in the power of art to address the SDGs and create measurable social impact, and specifically focus on building leading edge Web3 technology to enhance the capabilities of artists and changemakers in contributing to these goals. In an exciting technical development, version 1.1 of our product, which is being released this month, takes a critical step forward by incorporating UN SDGs on-chain as a fundamental part of every Changemaker project. By utilizing Web3 technology, NFT projects aimed at social impact include a UN SDG classification in both on-chain data in the Ethereum public blockchain and as metadata stored in decentralized storage on IPFS. This ensures real-time accessibility of information to stakeholders without the need for intermediaries. To learn more about Change.Gallery, visit: https://linktr.ee/changegallery To watch a video we created for the UN demonstrating our product, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGFcRGXKYfg Learn about UN SDGs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_Development_Goals…

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TRASH by The Visceral Glitch 38:22

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In this story, Proof of Change host Ash Cooper Kerns explores the transformational NFT Collection, TRASH , by glitch artist The Visceral Glitch. The artist's statement: TRASH speaks to the grit and beauty of our world. In each piece, discarded remnants of our consumerist society are given new life and transformed into something undeniably unique. This collection is a celebration of the unconventional, a redefinition of what it means to see the hidden potential in the everyday. Join us in embracing the unexpected and discovering beauty where it was least expected. A portion of NFT sales benefit the Psychedelic Access Fund (PAF) , a nonprofit that breaks down the financial, psychological, and societal barriers that prevent individuals from experiencing psychedelic healing. PAF joins the conversation to talk about their work and why art and Web3 are crucial aspects of their strategy to make a measurable social impact. Sound healing artist GL1TCH collaborated on the collection and joins the conversation. Learn more about the changemaker at linktr.ee/thevisceralglitch…

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Scaling Web3 to Meet Changemaker Needs 12:50

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Change.Gallery empowers artists to create measurable social impact through art. And we do that with Web3 technology. In this story, we get to hear from Change.Gallery's senior solidity developer to learn more about Web3 and how we are scaling our platform with Layer 2 technologies to meet the needs for Changemakers.…

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Marissa Sher Tackles Climate Change with Capsules: Earth Day Collection 12:50

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This story explores the Climate Change changemaking of video artist Marissa Sher and her latest drop, Capsules: Earth Day Collection . Capsules: Earth Day Collection is artwork aimed at elevating climate change by video artist Marissa Sher (a.k.a. @whelkEye ). The NFT celebrates the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. The three pieces are part of Capsules – a larger series of work documenting the melting landscapes of Iceland and Antarctica. The work draws a parallel between miniature ice sculptures and celestial bodies – highlighting the fragility of life and the urgent need to address climate change. A portion of the proceeds from NFT sales benefit nonprofit Mercy Corps (via Endaoment) and their ongoing work to address climate change throughout the world. Learn more about the artist at linktr.ee/marissasher…

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Measuring Social Impact Created with Art in Web3 27:59

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Change.Gallery is the go-to platform for creating social impact through art. Welcome to our podcast episode on measurable impact on our platform. In this story we discuss some of the language and terms already being used across continents, communities, cultures, industries and sectors around social impact that we adopt on our platform. One of these terms is ESG, which stands for Environment, Social, Governance. ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business. By integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, stakeholders build businesses that might create positive change in society. Another term we use is DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. DEI is a framework for creating a workplace or community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, stakeholders create a more productive and innovative environment in their business and organization that benefits everyone involved. Lastly, we also incorporate the UN SDGs, which stands for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to create a sustainable future for all. These goals cover a wide range of topics, from poverty and hunger to climate action and gender equality. By aligning our platform with these goals, we provide easy access for artists to attach the social impact they created through their art to these broader goals. By using a common language such as ESG, DEI, and the UN SDGs, we empower stakeholders to come together to make even more of an impact regardless of their knowledge of technology. By measuring our impact against these established frameworks, we can track our progress and ensure that we are making a meaningful contribution to society. In order to achieve our mission of creating a sustainable future for all, we understand that we need to work with stakeholders who are already providing these services to businesses and organizations. If you are a brand, consultant, or agency working towards similar objectives, solutions, and goals, we would love to collaborate with you and introduce you to our community of artists. Change.Gallery is a platform that can help streamline impact reporting and create even more meaningful change through art. Reach out if you would like to learn more.…

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Welcome to Change.Gallery 18:25

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A warm introduction to Change.Gallery, the go-to platform for creating social impact through art. Learn more at change.gallery .

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Awaken Your Inner Child - The story behind the movement 25:27

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In this episode, we share the story behind Awaken Your Inner Child, the inaugural NFT Giving drop on ChangeDAO’s first-of-its-kind independent platform for NFT Giving. Awaken Your Inner Child is an NFT collection featuring “refrigerator-worthy” art by the Inner Children, a group of 27 altruistic NFT artists and Web3 thought leaders. Funds raised through primary mint sales benefited Upbring’s Crypto Endowment Fund for Better Childhoods, a fund dedicated to fueling innovation in child welfare. In this episode, we hear from lead Changemakers Bryan Brinkman and Rizzle , the artists behind the drop, the cause that was at the heart of the project, Upbring Innovation Labs, and ChangeDAO Core Team members David All and Kelsey Driscoll . In this story of change, we highlight: The story behind Awaken Your Inner Child Upbring Innovation Labs, and their involvement in the project The Impact of the project Stories from the artists who contributed to it Reflections from ChangeDAO Core Team members The Inner Children include: Led by Bryan Brinkman (@bryanbrinkman) and Rizzle (@NFTland), the Inner Children are a collective of 27 artists including: Aaron Huey (aaronhuey) and Juno Huey (JunoHuey), Adamtastic (@ItsAdamtastic), Arty Guava (@artyguava), Blue Moon (@bluem0xn), Doc Peace (@metadocpeace), Dylan Michael (@Out_Numbered_), Empress Trash (@EmpressTrash), Felipe Lopez (@sunnnfts), Fiona Aboud (@fionaaboud), Fly Frog (@FlyFrogsNFT), Jessica Greenwalt (@jessgreenwalt), Kevork Mourad (@kevork), Killer Acid (@killeracid), Klara Vollstaedt (@kvollstaedt), Leah Ibrahim Sams (@leahsams), Mango (@MangoDogwood), Meghan Hendley Lopez (@sunnnfts), Molly Dickson (@savemolly), Nicole Ruggiero (@_NicoleRuggiero), Sam Clover (@planttdaddii), SarahScript (@sarah_script), Stackles, sugaH (@sugaH75531996), wondermundo (@wondermundo), and Yosnier Miranda (@Yosnier_).…

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NFT Storytellers Seattle recap - part 4 - Mark Robinson 30:21

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In this episode, we continue our recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. We share the conversation between ChangeDAO Founder David All, and NFT Seattle Co-Founder and Host of the Marketing in the Metaverse Podcast, Mark Robinson, where they discuss Mark’s entrepreneurial journey, the metaverse, advice for artists looking to break through the noise and share their art with the world, and much more. In this story of change, Mark shares insights on: Their entrepreneurial journey and path to the world of web3 An introduction to the metaverse Merging his passions for art and web3 How artists can break through the noise and build their brand The building of NFT Seattle More at changedao.org…

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NFT Storytellers Seattle recap - part 2 - Lennox Matsinde 26:14

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In this episode, we continue our recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. We share the conversation between ChangeDAO Founder David All, and NFT Seattle Co-Founder and Builder of Satoshi’s Index, Lennox Matsinde, where they discuss Lennox’s journey to becoming a web3 entrepreneur, and why the world needs cryptocurrency. A special shoutout to Ian Prebo for the live music at the event! Thank you to NFT Go for supporting this show. In this story of Change, Lennox shares insights on: Why the world needs cryptocurrency Immigrating to the US and becoming an entrepreneur Overcoming challenges to start a web3 business The creation of NFT Seattle…

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NFT Storytellers Seattle recap - part 1 - The power of community 33:04

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In this episode, ChangeDAO Founder David All, and Core Team member Drew Simon reflect on their experiences from the recent NFT Storytellers Seattle event, a grassroots event uplifting extraordinary stories of web3 builders and NFT creators. They discuss the importance of community in web3, the power of authentic storytelling, and share reactions from community members who attended the event. In this episode we discuss: A recap of NFT Storytellers Seattle Merging virtual and IRL experiences The importance of authentic storytelling in web3 The power of the web3 community…

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NFT Giving Season - A global grassroots Web3 tradition, with Kelsey Driscoll 33:48

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