Blog: On our own behalf

2025 was the year we surpassed the 100-million mark, expanded into Austria, and saw the global fundraising landscape change dramatically due to USAID funding cuts.

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In a world where so many unimaginable things are happening, it is gratifying to know that Effektiv Spenden has continued to grow in 2024.

What are donation funds, how exactly do they work and why do we think they are the most effective form of donation?

Effektiv Spenden works together with Mieux Donner, which recommends the most effective organizations to donors in France and French-speaking Switzerland.

2023 was our best year ever. We have never been able to collect more donations from more people for the aid organizations we recommend than in 2023.

How can I draw up my will in such a way that part of my assets are donated in an effective, legally compliant and tax-optimized way?

Save taxes now - decide on the donation later: find out more about the Effektiv Spenden Depot.

William MacAskill describes effective giving on ZEIT ONLINE as a "superpower". That is exactly our goal. Find out more.

The US foundation Open Philanthropy is supporting the donation portal Effektiv Spenden with 2.18 million euros.

We are very pleased to be recommended as a top-rated charity ourselves, so that the donation to Effektiv Spenden itself also has a high impact.