EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “Open Philanthropy: Reflecting on our Recent Effective Giving RFP” by Melanie Basnak🔸
Jun 21, 2025
Discover the exciting results of a recent request for proposals that granted over $1.5 million to 11 organizations dedicated to impactful charity. Learn about the stringent criteria that led to the disqualification of some promising applicants. Gain insights into how funding strategies are evolving, with a focus on maximizing returns and encouraging effective giving. Explore the role of organizations like Charity Navigator in refining donor strategies and promoting higher-impact donations.
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Growing Effective Giving Ecosystem
- The effective giving ecosystem is growing larger and more diverse than expected with many strong applicants.
- Many applications showed good early traction, suggesting a robust and expanding effective giving landscape.
High Impact Athletes' Strategic Pivot
- High Impact Athletes pivoted following a new partnership with Hierarchs, linking fitness competitions to fundraising.
- The grant supports new staff to maximize fundraising from competition attendees via discounted ticket incentives.
Influencer Campaign Success Story
- Wiesedge Dobra uses Instagram influencer campaigns to successfully raise funds for GiveWell's top charities.
- The grant enables scaling with a multi-influencer campaign focused on conditional cash transfers in Nigeria.