EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “Recommitting to Giving: A Personal Update” by frankieaw
Nov 1, 2025
In this engaging talk, Frankio reflects on his journey with the 10% Giving Pledge he made back in 2016. He candidly shares the challenges that led to falling short, including health and personal issues. Instead of repaying past donations, he announces a fresh start with new strategies for consistency in giving. Listeners will appreciate his practical tips like automating donations and budgeting. It's a heartfelt commitment to transparency and a reminder of the importance of staying accountable in philanthropy.
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Public Pledge And Shortfall
- Frankie took the Giving What We Can 10% pledge in 2016 and publicly displayed the badge.
- Over time they fell short and have given about half of what they pledged since 2016.
Reasons For Falling Behind
- Frankie explains they lost track of giving while facing health, personal, and work challenges and sometimes spent pledged funds.
- They also justify some shortfalls as trying lower-paid mission-aligned work, admitting it was partly motivated reasoning.
Why Frequency And Psychology Matter
- Annual giving increased the chance Frankie spent pledged funds before donating and created 'pledged donation debt'.
- Wiping the historical backlog avoids shame that might cause disengagement while preserving forward commitment.