I still cannot see how you going to do the screening of these charities? The validation of these charities are the most important part of this whole
initiative and you should spend a lot more attention to that part. People will not donate a cent, if they not sure those donations are going to legitimate
charities. I like your website and I like your idea and the passion behind it, but it needs a little more work on the most crucial part... validation.
Hey, thank you for you comment. Charities (NPOs) validation is of utmost importance for BitHope.org. You can look at
the form that charities need to fill out in order to start a conversation with us. We demand a number of official documents clarifying the legal person's structure, officers, activities and intentions. We also go through an informal check with our partners from the NPO sphere. If a non-profit organization is considered appropriate for BitHope.org - we send them a contract, establishing rights and obligations for both parties. We require the submission of third-party verifiable information about the spending of the funds and more informal info such as photos and textual explanations. If at any time we have reason to believe that an NPO is dishonest, we have the right not to provide them with the generated funds. The reasons for any such decision should be clearly stated, supported and court-applicable.
You are absolutely right that NPO verification is essential. We have gone through such a process with Google and GlobalGiving and have understood their verification procedures. We can say that our requirements are at least as high (and even higher) than the ones used by the aforementioned organizations.
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