EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “Open Philanthropy Is Now Coefficient Giving” by Aaron Gertler 🔸
Nov 25, 2025
A major shift is announced as Open Philanthropy rebrands to Coefficient Giving, aiming to enhance donor engagement. The new name emphasizes their mission to connect funders with impactful opportunities effortlessly. Aaron Gertler highlights the commitment to the Effective Altruism community despite the focus expansion. Listeners learn about the strategic alignment with new partners and updated funding priorities to bolster effective giving. Interestingly, misconceptions about the former name fueled this rebranding, paving the way for clearer understanding and collaboration.
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Rebrand Signals Scale And Donor Focus
- Coefficient Giving is the new name for Open Philanthropy and signals a renewed focus on helping more funders increase impact.
- The organization aims to make it easier for donors to find and fund high-impact opportunities.
Consult The CEO Essay And Ask Questions
- Read Alexander Berger's essay for details on the name change, approach, and focus on partners beyond Good Ventures.
- Ask questions in the Forum comments if you want clarification about the transition.
EA Relationship And Fund Structure Stay Intact
- Coefficient Giving will maintain ties with the EA community and continue funding EA-aligned organizations.
- Former focus areas become named funds that persist under the new structure.