“Small simple way to promote effective giving while making people feel good” by DMMF

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I'm a big fan of small, underrated acts that can have outsized positive impact (both in terms EA and in life more generally). I'd like to share one such practice I've incorporated into my life this year that brings me joy and I think some others here would enjoy: redirecting money owed to me towards Givewell recommended charities.

Whenever someone owes me money or is trying to solicit my time, instead of asking for direct payment, I request they instead contribute that amount to a GiveWell-recommended charity. This comes up in several contexts:

1. Friends repaying me miscellaneous expenses
2. Buyers purchasing items from me (ie selling something used online)
3. Being solicited for my participation in programs or sales pitches

I appreciate this just sounds like "Isn't this just offsetting your own charitable giving?" But I believe this approach creates additional value beyond the off-set donation:

1. Exposure Effect: By [...]

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First published:
August 22nd, 2024

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/rCvaLdjefLoxtfcrv/small-simple-way-to-promote-effective-giving-while-making

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