We occasionally publish blog posts to explain our general philosophy on giving, reflect on our progress thus far, announce our plans for the future, and more.
Blog Posts
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September 08, 2011
September 12, 2011
September 20, 2011
Title
GiveWell Labs: Plans for Our Process and Transparency
Date
September 2011
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
October 11, 2011
Title
GiveWell Labs: Our Criteria for Giving Opportunities
Date
October 2011
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
January 19, 2012
February 03, 2012
February 21, 2012
Title
GiveWell’s Plan for 2012: Top-Level Priorities
Date
February 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
February 22, 2012
Title
GiveWell’s Plan for 2012: Specifics of Research
Date
February 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
March 01, 2012
Title
Philanthropy’s Success Stories
Date
March 2012
Focus Area
History of Philanthropy
Author
Holden Karnofsky
May 02, 2012
May 08, 2012
Title
What Large-Scale Philanthropy Focuses On Today
Date
May 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
May 09, 2012
June 11, 2012
June 22, 2012
Title
Objections and Concerns About Our New Direction
Date
June 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
June 28, 2012
July 20, 2012
Title
Some History Behind Our Shifting Approach to Research
Date
July 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
September 21, 2012
Title
Recent Board Meeting on GiveWell’s Evolution
Date
September 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
September 27, 2012
Title
US Cochrane Center (USCC) Gets Our First “Quick Grant” Recommendation
Date
September 2012
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
February 21, 2013
Title
GiveWell’s Plan for 2013: A Top-Level Decision
Date
February 2013
Focus Area
Author
Holden Karnofsky
March 14, 2013
April 09, 2013
Title
GiveWell’s History of Philanthropy/Philanthropy Journalism Project
Date
April 2013
Focus Area
Author
Elie Hassenfeld
April 18, 2013
April 24, 2013
May 23, 2013
Title
Possible Global Catastrophic Risks
Date
May 2013
Focus Area
Global Catastrophic Risks
Author
Holden Karnofsky
May 30, 2013