Category: Philanthropy

Investors are used to the idea of delegating decisions to expert fund managers. Donors can also find great funds targeting important philanthropic causes. As someone seeking to make an impact, finding dedicated research organizations that evaluate charities was frankly a godsend. They make it easy to select from vetted recommended charities, but my favorite organizations… Continue reading Top Charity Funds

Compare two possible charitable donations. My family and I have greatly enjoyed the productions at a local theatre company. If I support it with a donation, this will help sustain its role in enhancing the quality of life in the community. Alternatively: if I donate to an organization that distributes anti-malarial nets to targeted groups… Continue reading Giving Global, Giving Local

For last year’s Giving Tuesday, I sketched out an approach to effective charitable giving. This focused on identifying important cause areas and finding high-impact charities within each one. Since there is little change in my thinking or in specific recommendations since then, please give that post a read if you are interested! The approach highlighted… Continue reading Meta-Charities as a Resource for Donors

Ahead of this year’s Giving Tuesday, I wanted to share some recommendations in case anyone finds it helpful.  I will keep it brief – feedback is very welcome! While my wife Dana and I support a diverse group of local charities and non-profits, we have also tried in recent years to “zoom out”—undertaking a wider… Continue reading Research-Driven Giving Ideas Targeting Global Causes