Philanthropy
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.
Supporting groups that work on malaria, lead poisoning, and other health issues can make a big difference with just a little money.
These are 11 of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.
These are the most effective charities for reducing animal suffering.
A short history of Giving Tuesday, the international day for giving back.
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.
Profound philosophical errors enabled the FTX collapse.
EA faces a reckoning after the fall of a major donor, but its rank-and-file members haven’t given up.
Ultra-wealth gives someone like Elon Musk the power to do great good in the world — and great harm.
Predicting the pace of AI intelligence is the first step to knowing what we should do about it.
The CEO of Evidence Action is disrupting international development by finding low-cost solutions to widespread problems.
The ultrawealthy are donating more than ever. That doesn’t mean the rest of us are giving less.
Foundations love funding reproductive health care, unless it’s for an abortion.
The billionaire and public health leader answers five of Recode’s questions about pandemic prevention and economic disparities.
Maybe government employees should be paid for with tax dollars, not private philanthropy.
The Berkshire Hathaway billionaire says he’s “optimistic.”
With a recent $2.7 billion announcement, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos has donated $8.5 billion in less than a year.
How Silicon Valley might beat the Tax Man.