Philanthropy
Why giving to charity is a better deal if you’re rich.
How a small innovation lab resurrected itself.
How public opinion on crowdfunding soured, explained in one chart.
A billionaire’s spiritual guide to letting go — of $19 billion.
The Dells’ $6 billion gift just legitimized Trump accounts.
A short history of Giving Tuesday, the international day for giving back.
These are the most effective charities for reducing animal suffering.
Supporting groups that work on malaria, lead poisoning, and other health issues can make a big difference with just a little money.
These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.
Here’s everything you wanted to know about blood donation
CEO Alexander Berger on how the funder’s second act aims to show that effective giving can scale up
People in the Caribbean need help now — and for years to come.
Everyone needs help on GoFundMe. So how do we give?
The US decimated foreign aid budgets. These nations are doubling theirs.
How to get parents and friends to get serious about doing good.
Why billionaires need to give more — and give faster.
Want to improve someone’s well-being? These are the “best buys” identified so far.
The president took away life-saving aid. You can give some of it back.
All to save 0.08 percent of the budget.
The New York Times painted a misleading picture. Less than 0.2 percent of US charity is ruthlessly optimized.
We can invest in men’s well-being without undermining women.
If you want to do good this Giving Tuesday, it’s probably a good idea to donate regularly.
How “earn to give” harnesses the engine of capitalism to altruistic ends.
Regular giving, even in small amounts, can save lives.
The 11 policies that could help the cities of the future.
The billionaire philanthropist talks about how the fight for global health lost steam — and how to get it back.
New research sheds light on changing patterns of US giving and volunteering.
A short history of effective animal advocacy.
Buffett’s decision to put his money into a foundation controlled by his kids is a mistake.
Too many Americans can’t find a doctor. Michael Bloomberg is donating $1 billion to Johns Hopkins to try to change that.
More refugees live in cities. Could cash help them rebuild their lives?
“Utter neglect of displaced people has become the new normal.”
The flow of new money and interest into core EA fields like AI safety poses a challenge to a movement that was used to being small.
It can be hard to start a nonprofit. Savoie and Sarek are trying to make it easier.
Leading USAID’s small social innovation fund, Gallant prioritizes evidence and evaluation.
After founding GiveDirectly, Niehaus is pushing the frontiers of social science research.
How people like you could wipe out extreme poverty and prevent the next pandemic.
For more than 60 years, the Rockefeller Foundation has hosted scientists, academics, and artists for a unique summer program.
Annual top donor lists don’t always include the top donors. A philanthropy expert explains why.
After quickly amassing political and philanthropic influence, the former billionaire has been arrested for fraud.