GWWC Anniversary Week Update:
We're in the middle of celebrating Giving What We Can and the 10% Pledge's 15th anniversary! Thanks to everyone who has posted their thoughts, pledge stories, or hopes for the future on social so far and/or contributed to our EA Forum thread.
We've also been posting pledge-focused content on our blog all week (and a bit before) and wanted to highlight a couple great posts to check out:
-The "Progressive Pledge" by Phillip Popien and Alana HF (a unique way to gradually increase your pledge percentage that takes into account decreasing marginal utility of money)
-The Virtues of Virtue Signaling by Martin Jacobson (an in-depth look at public giving — why it's sometimes difficult or discouraged, and why maybe it shouldn't be)
Our Effective Giving Global Coordinator and Incubator Luke Moore also posted a great piece on how Peter Singer's ideas transformed his life!
Of course, don't let these more in-depth examples dissuade you from posting your quick thoughts on what the Pledge has meant to you — even just a few sentences is great! :)
Can't wait to share the compilation of anniversary week posts and thoughts at the end of the week!
Photo of where Grace is a Weavers Fields Playground (on the facebook event) if you like to join before we go to Newspeak House just before 12.30: https://www.facebook.com/events/178963095069220/?active_tab=discussionÂ
In honor of Pledge Highlight Week, here’s a list of some resources we recommend for people who are considering taking a pledge.
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Articles/FAQ related to pledging
Why pledge (even if you already donate)
5 things you’ve got wrong about the Giving What We Can Pledge
Can money buy happiness? A review of the data (newly updated!)
Pledge FAQ
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Videos featuring @Luke Freeman 🔸 :
Why make a public giving pledge?Â
How change happensÂ
How much to donate to charity: Finding a good standard for giving
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Pledgers sharing their experience
Case studies page
“People who give effectively” video playlist
Giving What We Can blog
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Introductory videos about effective giving & the ideas behind the pledge
The story behind the 10% Pledge (featuring Toby Ord and released last month!)
You’re richer than you realise (Grace interviews people on the streets of London!)
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And of course, our “How Rich Am I” calculator tool where you can see where your income puts you on a global scale.Â