Donation guide
Choosing effective charities and funds and engage with a community of impact-minded people to exchange donation experiences.
Choosing effective charities and funds and engage with a community of impact-minded people to exchange donation experiences.
Donating effectively – also called effective giving – is not just about giving; it’s about giving wisely. The goal is to ensure that your contributions make the most significant positive impact possible.
Good intentions deserve great outcomes. By choosing transparent, evidence-based, and effective charities, you ensure that your hard-earned money makes a real difference. That’s why relying on independent, scientifically rigorous evaluators of effectiveness is crucial.
Meet Doneer Effectief. This organisation, based in the Netherlands, helps you find the most impactful charities and charity funds. And the best part? Your donations are tax-deductible in the Netherlands.
The charities they recommend have been assessed as highly effective by independent research institution evaluators such as GiveWell, Animal Charity Evaluators, Giving Green and Founders Pledge. They offer data-based insights to help you make informed decisions, so you can do the most good with your money.
Even these evaluators are being fiercely evaluated! Check out the results from GWWC research.
Seeking inspiration and connections? Check out the Ten Percent Club. This Dutch community organises networking events with morally ambitious individuals. Learn, share, and grow your impact together. (If you are still practising your Dutch, you might want to attend English-speaking events in the meantime.)
Ready to commit to long-term impact? Giving What We Can offer a giving pledge, where you can commit to donating at least 10% of your income to effective charities. Make generosity a lifetime commitment. You can even take the trial pledge to try it out.
With effective donating, every Euro counts. Make yours count today.