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Welcome to our December Newsletter!

The tools and knowledge needed to be impactful are sitting right in front of us. But without enthusiasm, we might not use them.

Welcome to Effective Giving Day 2021!

We are co-hosting a series of International Effective Giving Day events online this Giving Tuesday.

The best charities in the world are significantly more effective than average ones, yet few people seem to prioritise effectiveness when deciding where to donate. This article explores a new research paper that discusses the psychology behind ineffective altruism and what might be done to encourage people to give more effectively.

Welcome to our October 2021 Newsletter!

"Why is no one funding them? And then I thought, well, I guess I am the sort of guy who would be funding them. I had to put my money where my mouth was." – Andrew Leeke

Want to advocate for effective giving but don’t know how?

“One of the best ways to double our impact is actually to get another person involved. When you go into those conversations with the plan to change someone's mind, it rarely ever does actually result in the other person changing their minds. People are more likely to do things and do them more often if they choose to do it. That role of autonomy is one of the major points that we make in this guide.”

“There are some moments that I have when I speak to athletes where I can see the ideas click and I can see the excitement. And that is just an incredible thing to witness firsthand. If we can get high profile athletes on board, it's not just the athletes themselves, they can bring audiences of millions.”