Welcome to this month's roundup. With the Holidays upon us, many are looking for ways to give back and support those in need. These gestures of generosity, no matter how big or small, have the potential of being life-changing.
In this month's issue, we’re bringing together the tools, insights, and opportunities to help you give with confidence this season, and make your generosity count.
We'll walk you through three live match campaigns that double your impact, introduce our newly released The Better Giving Guide for navigating your giving decisions, and take you behind the scenes of our charity evaluation process.
For those interested in diving deep into our methodology, we've also published our full 2025 Evaluation Framework showing the detailed methodology behind our work.
Finally, our US Director of Transformational Philanthropy, Teresa Coffey-Gordon, shares how unexpected financial gains from recent tax changes can become opportunities for meaningful giving.
Let's explore how you can maximize your impact this giving season.
Non-Profit Spotlight
This Giving Season, Give Where Your Impact Is Certain
The holidays are a time for generosity, but shouldn't you know your donations are actually changing lives?
Too many people give with their hearts, only to wonder if their gift truly made a difference. This giving season, we're helping you replace uncertainty with evidence.
Our recommendations direct your generosity where it saves and improves the most lives, helping you turn your compassion into measurable, lasting change for people who need it most.
Right now, your donation can go twice as far. We've secured matching funds for three of our most effective recommendations, doubling your impact on the lives of people living in extreme poverty.
Whether you're supporting food security through One Acre Fund, proven health interventions with Evidence Action, or tackling multiple problems with one donation with the Maximize Your Impact Fund, these limited-time matches amplify your generosity exactly when it's needed most.
If you have a donor-advised fund, you can direct those grants to our match campaigns through Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Direct. And did you know many employers offer matching gift programs which can multiply your gift even further? Explore our live match campaigns.
Voices of Change
Your Tax Break Could Change Everything
Our US Director of Transformational Philanthropy, Teresa Coffey-Gordon, shares an important message for those unsure what to do with their recent tax break: this unexpected financial gain can be an opportunity to act on your values and create lasting good.
The Better Giving Guide: A Practical Guide to High-Impact Giving
Choosing where to give can feel overwhelming. The Better Giving Guide makes it simple, helping you make confident, evidence-based choices about where your donation can do the most good.
Inside, you'll find practical steps for choosing causes, evaluating charity effectiveness, and understanding how experts measure real impact. Learn how to identify organizations that create lasting change, and discover ways to recognize transparency, efficiency, and proven results.
Whether you're new to effective giving or looking to refine your approach, this guide takes the guesswork out of giving season. Download the Better Giving Guide.
Our Methodology
Our 2025 Evaluation Framework: Transparency in Action
Wondering how we identify the nonprofits we recommend? Our newly published 2025 Evaluation Framework offers a detailed look at the systematic process behind every recommendation we make.
From identifying pressing poverty drivers to assessing organizational capacity and respect for beneficiary dignity, this framework maps out exactly how we ensure your donations create measurable change. We examine cost-effectiveness benchmarks, scalability potential, and long-term sustainability to provide you with confident recommendations.Read the full 2025 Evaluation Framework
Impact Calculator
Curious how far your donation can go?
Our Impact Calculator shows the impact that could be achieved through your donation. All costs are best estimates based on external evaluators and data reported by recommended charities.
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