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This #givingseason, your generosity can go 52x further! 🤯 Until Dec 31, donations to Founders Pledge operating expenses will be matched up to $750,000. Imagine the impact! 🚀
In our latest 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, SwiftKey Co-Founder Ben Medlock shares how Founders Pledge research guides his philanthropy, and why being part of this community still matters.
🔗 Read more: www.founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In our latest 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, SwiftKey Co-Founder Ben Medlock shares how Founders Pledge research guides his philanthropy, and why being part of this community still matters.
🔗 Read more: www.founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
🔗 Read more: www.founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
What does strategic giving actually look like?
From crisis response to long-term change, our Funds help generosity go further.
We broke it down in our latest blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/five-wa...
From crisis response to long-term change, our Funds help generosity go further.
We broke it down in our latest blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/five-wa...
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What does strategic giving actually look like?
From crisis response to long-term change, our Funds help generosity go further.
We broke it down in our latest blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/five-wa...
From crisis response to long-term change, our Funds help generosity go further.
We broke it down in our latest blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/five-wa...
This #givingseason, your generosity can go 52x further! 🤯 Until Dec 31, donations to Founders Pledge operating expenses will be matched up to $750,000. Imagine the impact! 🚀
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This #givingseason, your generosity can go 52x further! 🤯 Until Dec 31, donations to Founders Pledge operating expenses will be matched up to $750,000. Imagine the impact! 🚀
🚨 Big news: we’re launching The Foundry, a community of supporters sustaining the engine behind @founderspledge.com.
Every $1 invested unlocked $26 for charity in 2024. That’s real impact.
Learn more and join us: www.founderspledge.com/the-foundry
#FoundersPledge #TheFoundry #HighImpactGiving
Every $1 invested unlocked $26 for charity in 2024. That’s real impact.
Learn more and join us: www.founderspledge.com/the-foundry
#FoundersPledge #TheFoundry #HighImpactGiving
October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚨 Big news: we’re launching The Foundry, a community of supporters sustaining the engine behind @founderspledge.com.
Every $1 invested unlocked $26 for charity in 2024. That’s real impact.
Learn more and join us: www.founderspledge.com/the-foundry
#FoundersPledge #TheFoundry #HighImpactGiving
Every $1 invested unlocked $26 for charity in 2024. That’s real impact.
Learn more and join us: www.founderspledge.com/the-foundry
#FoundersPledge #TheFoundry #HighImpactGiving
🌍 We’re excited to share the results of our Rapid Response Fund — launched earlier this year with The Life You Can Save
to keep critical global health programs going amid sudden funding cuts.
Here’s what this community made possible ⬇️
to keep critical global health programs going amid sudden funding cuts.
Here’s what this community made possible ⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🌍 We’re excited to share the results of our Rapid Response Fund — launched earlier this year with The Life You Can Save
to keep critical global health programs going amid sudden funding cuts.
Here’s what this community made possible ⬇️
to keep critical global health programs going amid sudden funding cuts.
Here’s what this community made possible ⬇️
Governments and major companies are committing to triple nuclear power by 2050.
But philanthropy? Still lagging — with <2.5% of clean electricity funding going to nuclear, one of the most promising tools for deep decarbonization. ⚛️
Since 2018, we’ve invested $10M+ to help change that. 🧵👇
But philanthropy? Still lagging — with <2.5% of clean electricity funding going to nuclear, one of the most promising tools for deep decarbonization. ⚛️
Since 2018, we’ve invested $10M+ to help change that. 🧵👇
September 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Governments and major companies are committing to triple nuclear power by 2050.
But philanthropy? Still lagging — with <2.5% of clean electricity funding going to nuclear, one of the most promising tools for deep decarbonization. ⚛️
Since 2018, we’ve invested $10M+ to help change that. 🧵👇
But philanthropy? Still lagging — with <2.5% of clean electricity funding going to nuclear, one of the most promising tools for deep decarbonization. ⚛️
Since 2018, we’ve invested $10M+ to help change that. 🧵👇
💡 Thinking about pledging but not sure if it’s the right step? You’re not alone.
We explore the 5 most common reasons founders hesitate—and why those same reasons often become the best reasons to join. 🌍✨
👉Learn more www.founderspledge.com/news/top-fiv...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
We explore the 5 most common reasons founders hesitate—and why those same reasons often become the best reasons to join. 🌍✨
👉Learn more www.founderspledge.com/news/top-fiv...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
September 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
💡 Thinking about pledging but not sure if it’s the right step? You’re not alone.
We explore the 5 most common reasons founders hesitate—and why those same reasons often become the best reasons to join. 🌍✨
👉Learn more www.founderspledge.com/news/top-fiv...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
We explore the 5 most common reasons founders hesitate—and why those same reasons often become the best reasons to join. 🌍✨
👉Learn more www.founderspledge.com/news/top-fiv...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
✨ Introducing Life on The Pledge ✨
A new series spotlighting how our members turn values into action & reshape philanthropy. 🌍
First up: writer & philanthropist Gal Podjarny — from fiction to grassroots activism.
Read her story 👉 founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
A new series spotlighting how our members turn values into action & reshape philanthropy. 🌍
First up: writer & philanthropist Gal Podjarny — from fiction to grassroots activism.
Read her story 👉 founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
September 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
✨ Introducing Life on The Pledge ✨
A new series spotlighting how our members turn values into action & reshape philanthropy. 🌍
First up: writer & philanthropist Gal Podjarny — from fiction to grassroots activism.
Read her story 👉 founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
A new series spotlighting how our members turn values into action & reshape philanthropy. 🌍
First up: writer & philanthropist Gal Podjarny — from fiction to grassroots activism.
Read her story 👉 founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
#FoundersPledge #Impact
🇩🇪 We’re proud to launch the German cohort of our Founders Pledge Ambassador Program today!
They'll share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
#FoundersPledge #Ambassadors
They'll share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
#FoundersPledge #Ambassadors
September 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🇩🇪 We’re proud to launch the German cohort of our Founders Pledge Ambassador Program today!
They'll share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
#FoundersPledge #Ambassadors
They'll share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
#FoundersPledge #Ambassadors
🌍⚡ We’re proud to be the 1st major philanthropic community to sign the Tripling Nuclear Philanthropy Pledge.
Tomorrow, our Climate Lead Johannes Ackva joins the #NuclearEnergyPolicySummit to share how bold giving can accelerate nuclear as a critical climate solution.
#Climate #Philanthropy
Tomorrow, our Climate Lead Johannes Ackva joins the #NuclearEnergyPolicySummit to share how bold giving can accelerate nuclear as a critical climate solution.
#Climate #Philanthropy
September 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🌍⚡ We’re proud to be the 1st major philanthropic community to sign the Tripling Nuclear Philanthropy Pledge.
Tomorrow, our Climate Lead Johannes Ackva joins the #NuclearEnergyPolicySummit to share how bold giving can accelerate nuclear as a critical climate solution.
#Climate #Philanthropy
Tomorrow, our Climate Lead Johannes Ackva joins the #NuclearEnergyPolicySummit to share how bold giving can accelerate nuclear as a critical climate solution.
#Climate #Philanthropy
🌍✨ Honored to receive the first-ever Pioneering DAF Sponsor Award at the DAF Giving Summit!
We're recognized for bold innovation — launching the Rapid Response Fund with The Life You Can Save after USAID cuts to keep life-saving programs running.
#DAFGivingSummit #Philanthropy #Impact
We're recognized for bold innovation — launching the Rapid Response Fund with The Life You Can Save after USAID cuts to keep life-saving programs running.
#DAFGivingSummit #Philanthropy #Impact
September 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🌍✨ Honored to receive the first-ever Pioneering DAF Sponsor Award at the DAF Giving Summit!
We're recognized for bold innovation — launching the Rapid Response Fund with The Life You Can Save after USAID cuts to keep life-saving programs running.
#DAFGivingSummit #Philanthropy #Impact
We're recognized for bold innovation — launching the Rapid Response Fund with The Life You Can Save after USAID cuts to keep life-saving programs running.
#DAFGivingSummit #Philanthropy #Impact
🚀 Member Anton Osika, CEO and cofounder of Lovable, spoke about his bold commitment to give 50% of future earnings to philanthropy and tackle AI risks at Nordic Tech Week.
Read more from @sifted.eu: sifted.eu/articles/lov...
#FoundersPledge #NordicTechWeek #AI
Read more from @sifted.eu: sifted.eu/articles/lov...
#FoundersPledge #NordicTechWeek #AI
Lovable CEO pledges 50% of future earnings to combatting ‘bad AI’
The CEO of Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable declared on stage at Nordic Tech Week to spend 50% of his future earnings combating ‘bad AI’.
sifted.eu
September 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚀 Member Anton Osika, CEO and cofounder of Lovable, spoke about his bold commitment to give 50% of future earnings to philanthropy and tackle AI risks at Nordic Tech Week.
Read more from @sifted.eu: sifted.eu/articles/lov...
#FoundersPledge #NordicTechWeek #AI
Read more from @sifted.eu: sifted.eu/articles/lov...
#FoundersPledge #NordicTechWeek #AI
📰 Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
The Rapid Response Fund raised + granted $12M in just 6 months to provide emergency funding and fill urgent gaps for global health and development nonprofits. 🌍
👉 Read more: www.philanthropy.com/article/new-...
#Philanthropy #Impact
The Rapid Response Fund raised + granted $12M in just 6 months to provide emergency funding and fill urgent gaps for global health and development nonprofits. 🌍
👉 Read more: www.philanthropy.com/article/new-...
#Philanthropy #Impact
State of Play: Who Is Still Offering Emergency Funding?
More community and regional foundations are stepping up to offer assistance to nonprofits dealing with the loss of federal money.
www.philanthropy.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📰 Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
The Rapid Response Fund raised + granted $12M in just 6 months to provide emergency funding and fill urgent gaps for global health and development nonprofits. 🌍
👉 Read more: www.philanthropy.com/article/new-...
#Philanthropy #Impact
The Rapid Response Fund raised + granted $12M in just 6 months to provide emergency funding and fill urgent gaps for global health and development nonprofits. 🌍
👉 Read more: www.philanthropy.com/article/new-...
#Philanthropy #Impact
🌍🚀 Meet the new wave of changemakers!
Today we launch our UK Ambassador cohort: four founders who, over the next month, will share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
Today we launch our UK Ambassador cohort: four founders who, over the next month, will share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
September 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🌍🚀 Meet the new wave of changemakers!
Today we launch our UK Ambassador cohort: four founders who, over the next month, will share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
Today we launch our UK Ambassador cohort: four founders who, over the next month, will share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.
💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6
What does it take to raise the next generation while scaling companies with empathy and intention in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world? 🌍✨
Thank you Sheila Marcelo (Ohai.ai CEO) & @ruchowdh.bsky.social for a powerful conversation, and our partner Leaders In Tech.
#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork
Thank you Sheila Marcelo (Ohai.ai CEO) & @ruchowdh.bsky.social for a powerful conversation, and our partner Leaders In Tech.
#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork
September 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What does it take to raise the next generation while scaling companies with empathy and intention in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world? 🌍✨
Thank you Sheila Marcelo (Ohai.ai CEO) & @ruchowdh.bsky.social for a powerful conversation, and our partner Leaders In Tech.
#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork
Thank you Sheila Marcelo (Ohai.ai CEO) & @ruchowdh.bsky.social for a powerful conversation, and our partner Leaders In Tech.
#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork
🌍 We’re launching the Founders Pledge Ambassador Program!
Entrepreneurs in 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 are leading sprints to grow our community and spark new pledges.
Because generosity scales—and doing the most good takes bold leadership.
Meet the first cohort 👉 www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa...
Entrepreneurs in 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 are leading sprints to grow our community and spark new pledges.
Because generosity scales—and doing the most good takes bold leadership.
Meet the first cohort 👉 www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa...
The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program
The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program launches with mission-driven entrepreneurs joining forces across the globe.
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September 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🌍 We’re launching the Founders Pledge Ambassador Program!
Entrepreneurs in 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 are leading sprints to grow our community and spark new pledges.
Because generosity scales—and doing the most good takes bold leadership.
Meet the first cohort 👉 www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa...
Entrepreneurs in 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 are leading sprints to grow our community and spark new pledges.
Because generosity scales—and doing the most good takes bold leadership.
Meet the first cohort 👉 www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa...
📣 We’re proud to be a Founding Partner of Nordic Tech Week, a five-day celebration of startups, tech, and innovation in Stockholm.
📆 September 15–19
It’s free, open to everyone, and the perfect chance to connect with the whole ecosystem.
🔗Register here: nordictechweek.org
#NordicTechWeek25
📆 September 15–19
It’s free, open to everyone, and the perfect chance to connect with the whole ecosystem.
🔗Register here: nordictechweek.org
#NordicTechWeek25
September 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📣 We’re proud to be a Founding Partner of Nordic Tech Week, a five-day celebration of startups, tech, and innovation in Stockholm.
📆 September 15–19
It’s free, open to everyone, and the perfect chance to connect with the whole ecosystem.
🔗Register here: nordictechweek.org
#NordicTechWeek25
📆 September 15–19
It’s free, open to everyone, and the perfect chance to connect with the whole ecosystem.
🔗Register here: nordictechweek.org
#NordicTechWeek25
Founders Pledge Climate Lead Johannes Ackva discussed the positive aspects of the Big Beautiful Bill on ntvNachrichten's podcast "Klima-Labor."
Ackva shares how it preserved what really matters: America’s capacity for clean energy innovation.
Listen here (German): open.spotify.com/episode/7o79...
Ackva shares how it preserved what really matters: America’s capacity for clean energy innovation.
Listen here (German): open.spotify.com/episode/7o79...
Donald Trump macht was richtig: Die positiven Aspekte der "Big Beautiful Bill" - mit Johannes Ackva (Founders Pledge)
open.spotify.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Founders Pledge Climate Lead Johannes Ackva discussed the positive aspects of the Big Beautiful Bill on ntvNachrichten's podcast "Klima-Labor."
Ackva shares how it preserved what really matters: America’s capacity for clean energy innovation.
Listen here (German): open.spotify.com/episode/7o79...
Ackva shares how it preserved what really matters: America’s capacity for clean energy innovation.
Listen here (German): open.spotify.com/episode/7o79...
@devex.com features our new GHD Catalytic Impact Fund!
In the wake of USAID cuts, we provided urgent stopgap support via the Rapid Response Fund. Now, we’re building on that momentum to drive long-term, systemic change in global health and development.
Read more: www.devex.com/news/philant...
In the wake of USAID cuts, we provided urgent stopgap support via the Rapid Response Fund. Now, we’re building on that momentum to drive long-term, systemic change in global health and development.
Read more: www.devex.com/news/philant...
Philanthropic initiative launches long-term fund to replace USAID stopgap
While donations in response to USAID cuts have waned, Founders Pledge's Katrina Sill says "broad donor interest in supporting the most impactful global health and development opportunities is as stron...
www.devex.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@devex.com features our new GHD Catalytic Impact Fund!
In the wake of USAID cuts, we provided urgent stopgap support via the Rapid Response Fund. Now, we’re building on that momentum to drive long-term, systemic change in global health and development.
Read more: www.devex.com/news/philant...
In the wake of USAID cuts, we provided urgent stopgap support via the Rapid Response Fund. Now, we’re building on that momentum to drive long-term, systemic change in global health and development.
Read more: www.devex.com/news/philant...
From crisis response to catalytic change — today we launch the next chapter of our Global Health & Development work: the Catalytic Impact Fund.
We target opportunities to multiply impact and drive long-term, systemic change.
Learn more: www.founderspledge.com/news/from-ra...
We target opportunities to multiply impact and drive long-term, systemic change.
Learn more: www.founderspledge.com/news/from-ra...
August 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
From crisis response to catalytic change — today we launch the next chapter of our Global Health & Development work: the Catalytic Impact Fund.
We target opportunities to multiply impact and drive long-term, systemic change.
Learn more: www.founderspledge.com/news/from-ra...
We target opportunities to multiply impact and drive long-term, systemic change.
Learn more: www.founderspledge.com/news/from-ra...
The Rapid Response Fund, which has raised over $12M to provide emergency funding to programs at risk due to U.S. foreign aid cuts, will close to new donations on August 31.
Thank you — with your support, we’ve preserved essential services and saved lives in the communities that need them most.
Thank you — with your support, we’ve preserved essential services and saved lives in the communities that need them most.
August 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Rapid Response Fund, which has raised over $12M to provide emergency funding to programs at risk due to U.S. foreign aid cuts, will close to new donations on August 31.
Thank you — with your support, we’ve preserved essential services and saved lives in the communities that need them most.
Thank you — with your support, we’ve preserved essential services and saved lives in the communities that need them most.
As federal funding shrinks, philanthropy steps up. Through our Rapid Response Fund, we’ve moved $7.5M+ to high-impact orgs.
Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
🔗 philanthropy.com/article/more...
#GlobalHealth #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #FoundersPledge #TheLifeYouCanSave
Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
🔗 philanthropy.com/article/more...
#GlobalHealth #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #FoundersPledge #TheLifeYouCanSave
More Funders Announce Long-Term Support as Federal Cuts Deepen
Foundations are shifting their spending strategies, particularly for groups affected by Trump administration policy changes. Among them is a $1 billion initiative to support economic mobility for low-...
philanthropy.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As federal funding shrinks, philanthropy steps up. Through our Rapid Response Fund, we’ve moved $7.5M+ to high-impact orgs.
Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
🔗 philanthropy.com/article/more...
#GlobalHealth #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #FoundersPledge #TheLifeYouCanSave
Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
🔗 philanthropy.com/article/more...
#GlobalHealth #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #FoundersPledge #TheLifeYouCanSave
The One Big Beautiful Bill cut wind and solar tax credits—but from a global decarbonization perspective, the most important federal infrastructure survived.
Read the blog > founderspledge.com/news/what-do...
#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimatePolicy #FoundersPledge
Read the blog > founderspledge.com/news/what-do...
#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimatePolicy #FoundersPledge
July 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill cut wind and solar tax credits—but from a global decarbonization perspective, the most important federal infrastructure survived.
Read the blog > founderspledge.com/news/what-do...
#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimatePolicy #FoundersPledge
Read the blog > founderspledge.com/news/what-do...
#ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimatePolicy #FoundersPledge
How can philanthropists move $60B+ in climate funding? 🌍
Our Climate Fund grant to @efifoundation.org funds research on ways to reform DOE, which can strengthen US clean energy innovation.
Smart funding → big systems change.
🔗 founderspledge.com/research/how...
#ClimateAction #Philanthropy
Our Climate Fund grant to @efifoundation.org funds research on ways to reform DOE, which can strengthen US clean energy innovation.
Smart funding → big systems change.
🔗 founderspledge.com/research/how...
#ClimateAction #Philanthropy
How Philanthropists Can Impact $60B+ of Innovation Funding
founderspledge.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How can philanthropists move $60B+ in climate funding? 🌍
Our Climate Fund grant to @efifoundation.org funds research on ways to reform DOE, which can strengthen US clean energy innovation.
Smart funding → big systems change.
🔗 founderspledge.com/research/how...
#ClimateAction #Philanthropy
Our Climate Fund grant to @efifoundation.org funds research on ways to reform DOE, which can strengthen US clean energy innovation.
Smart funding → big systems change.
🔗 founderspledge.com/research/how...
#ClimateAction #Philanthropy
📰 Latest NYT op-ed makes it clear: when global health funding fails to move fast, people suffer.
We need *rapid, coordinated giving* — and that’s exactly what the **Rapid Response Fund** delivers. 💪
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/o...
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We need *rapid, coordinated giving* — and that’s exactly what the **Rapid Response Fund** delivers. 💪
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/o...
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Opinion | The Waste Musk Created
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
📰 Latest NYT op-ed makes it clear: when global health funding fails to move fast, people suffer.
We need *rapid, coordinated giving* — and that’s exactly what the **Rapid Response Fund** delivers. 💪
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/o...
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We need *rapid, coordinated giving* — and that’s exactly what the **Rapid Response Fund** delivers. 💪
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/o...
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