Please Note: Theymos was kind enough to move the thread entitled Bitcoin100 ~ Soliciting Names of Nonprofit Organizations to its proper location on this BBS. It can now be viewed here: https://bt.irlbtc.com/view/55398.0

Thank you, theymos, for rectifying my error.

~Bruno~

nice 

Writers Note; This watered down version took longer to write than the overtly 'elegant' one did.  
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Rev. 2

  23rd of December 2011


name
addy


Donation options should include Bitcoin as a form of donating funds to your organization



Dear Org,


  We are writing to you today as a group of 100 people who humbly request that you consider accepting

Bitcoins as an option to donate funds to your cause. Our Bitcoin100 list is made up of 100 members

from a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers and everyday people, just like you. We wish to

support your charity and would like to do so by giving Bitcoins. We have each pledged to donate to

[charity name] and look orward to doing so. You can read more about the Bitcoin100 and its

supporters at Bitcoin100


  Bitcoins are a digital currency whose transactions are secured through computational sha-2 hashing

and are recorded and shared over a decentralized p2p network. More information about the technology

can be found at Bitcoin.org And a user friendly, getting started

guide for most typical users is located at We use Coins


  As a charitable entity it is even easier to accept Bitcoins as donations. You will not have to

learn the client or other technical aspects of the technology unless you choose to. There exists a

payment processor that will take bitcoin donations, collect any desirable donor information and

deposit USD into your bank account on your behalf. This service known as bit-pay has absolutly no

fees for non-profit organizations. You can read more about the service here, Bit-Pay


  Thank you very much for your consideration of accepting Bitcoins as a viable option to help fund

your cause. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by email; [redacted] or

by phone @ [redacted]



  Sincerely,
   Derek Herndon
   Bitcoin100 Pledger

The name of the hashing algorithm in no way "explains what Bitcoin is about", it merely adds unnecessary technical jargon.

I'll see if I can do an in-depth reading of the letter tonight. For now I would suggest stating that there is 100 BTC, or that every of the 100 members has pledged 1 BTC, and how much USD that's equivalent to (or EUR depending on the charity). Looks very good overall though! Good read!

"  Bitcoins are a digital currency whose transactions are secured through computational sha-2 hashing

and are recorded and shared over a decentralized p2p network."

#changed to the following in the template;

  Bitcoins are a digital currency whose transactions are recorded, shared and secured by a completely decentralized network.

They can be sent to any other user around the globe with internet access, nearly instantly and with no mandated fees.

#how about that?

ty, CornedBeef. I agree and trust that the criticisms will remain constructive, as they have. I will knock the edits out quickly here and then move on to sending something out to our first list of charities.

  Cheers

Rev. 3

  23rd of December 2011


name
addy


Donation options should include Bitcoin as a form of donating funds to your organization



Dear Org,


  We are writing to you today as a group of 100 people who humbly request that you consider accepting Bitcoins as an option to donate funds to your cause. Our Bitcoin100 list is made up of 100 members from a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers and everyday people, just like you. We wish to support your charity and would like to do so by giving Bitcoins. We have each pledged 1 BTC to donate to [charity name] and look forward to doing so. Presently, 100 Bitcoins are worth $390 USD. You can read more about the Bitcoin100 and its supporters at Bitcoin100


 Bitcoins are a digital currency whose transactions are recorded, shared and secured by a completely decentralized network. Bitcoins will benefit your organization because they can be sent to any other user around the globe with internet access, nearly instantly and with no mandated fees. More information about the technology can be found at Bitcoin.org And a user friendly, getting started guide for most typical users is located at We use Coins.


  As a charitable entity it is even easier to accept Bitcoins as donations. You will not have to learn the client or other technical aspects of the technology unless you choose to. There exists a payment processor that will take your bitcoin donations, collect any desirable donor information and deposit USD into your bank account on your behalf. This service known as bit-pay has absolutely no fees for non-profit organizations. You can read more about the service at Bit-Pay. As soon as a 'Donate with Bitcoins' option can be found with your regular online donation information we pledge to send the current pool of 100 Bitcoins to the address listed there.


  Thank you very much for your consideration of accepting Bitcoins as a viable option to help fund your cause. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by email; [redacted] or by phone @ [redacted]



  Sincerely,
   Derek Herndon
   Bitcoin100 Pledger

ty, fixed. Anything else pop out at you?