As GiveWell continues our research (focusing on developing-world aid - research agenda available here), we are seeking donors who will commit to giving based on our research, through the mechanism of a GiveWell Pledge.

In our first year, our former coworkers funded us (see our story) to do our first round of research, demonstrating that our process can produce valuable information. Now we are looking to expand our donor base, and show that there is demand for the kind of information we provide - substantive information about what charities do and whether it works. Showing this demand is necessary in order to continue (and expand) our project, as well as to show charities that sharing information is worth their while. (For more on why this is our top priority, see our annual review and plan.)

A GiveWell Pledge is a formal, advance commitment to use our research. Over the next year, we will be focusing on identifying the most promising programs in developing-world aid (see the details of our research plan here); once we produce our recommendations, those who have made Pledges will give to the one that best fits their values.

• You will accomplish more with your charity. After several months of research, we will recommend the strongest charities we can find, publish public reviews on our website, and work with you to pick the organization that best accomplishes your philanthropic goals.
• You pay no fee to GiveWell. 100% of the funds you give will go to the recommended charity you choose.

Pledges of all sizes are more than welcome, though at this point we are not able to process them automatically. If you are interested in making a GiveWell Pledge - or in connecting us to donors who may be - please fill out the form below and we will contact you about next steps.