We are a global nonprofit empowering entrepreneurs to do the most good possible with their charitable giving --- Members pledge to give a small percentage of their personal proceeds to the charities of their choice following an exit, and the community also meets up for dinners, forums and talks exploring the latest news at the intersection of charity and technology. Founders Pledge is bridging the gap between the private and social sector, by encouraging entrepreneurs to apply the same rigour and thoughtfulness to their philanthropy as they do to their business. We also provide research, consultancy and support around every donation, so that pledgers can feel confident that their funds are going to charities that are evidence based, transparent, and impactful. Membership and all services provided, including events, online content and research, are completely free, meaning that 100% of every donation made goes directly to the members' charities of choice. To learn more about what we do, visit founderspledge.com
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📖 Education recommendation Imagine Worldwide's programs in Malawi and Tanzania are two of our top recommendations for improving access to quality education. Their approach is highly scalable, cost-effective, and rigorously evaluated.
Who is Imagine Worldwide? What's our big picture? Check out our new short video introducing our work and our mission. 💙 Full video here: https://lnkd.in/gaQ2-yEn #edtech #literacy #numeracy #transformingeducation
We’re hiring a Fundraising Lead! Help power our mission and drive high-impact giving. You’ll steer our development, growing and diversifying our operating income, so we can empower and support more entrepreneurs to do immense good. Our community of 1,940 members have pledged to give over $10.2 billion, and we’ve guided $232 million to the most impactful charities and projects. Learn more about the role, share it, or apply: https://lnkd.in/eTc9T822
Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your story, Joseph McCarthy! We loved hearing about your path to purpose, and what you've learned along the way.
From Pledge to Impact. A few weeks ago, our Founder and CIO, Joseph McCarthy was invited to speak at the Founders Pledge team offsite at Frimley Hall. He sat down with Founder, David Goldberg to discuss his journey as a signatory and member, whilst also sharing his entrepreneurial insights. Their conversation explored how the principles of Founders Pledge align with our vision and the powerful ways in which Islandbridge's commitment is driving positive change. Thank you to the Founders Pledge team for hosting an inspiring event and for the opportunity to share our story! #Trust #Collaboration #Innovation #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #GivingBack
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Less than 1% of AI PhD graduates go into government, leaving the government without the expertise needed to shape effective AI regulations. Enter our new high-impact funding opportunity: the Horizon Institute for Public Service. They bridge the talent gap between highly qualified technical experts and the U.S. government, improving its ability to navigate our era of rapid technological changes. Their work is highly scalable, and they can use additional funding to expand their fellowship program, career support resources, and more. Learn more about why we recommend them: https://lnkd.in/evcHS9AP
Diplomacy doesn’t always require diplomats. In fact, unofficial exchanges can be a promising channel for building international trust and cooperation. Track 2 diplomacy, when experts meet without any official government participation, has the potential to increase transparency, advance object-level problem solving, develop communities of experts, improve crisis communications, and more. Philanthropists interested in policy advocacy should dig into our new report: https://lnkd.in/eG-rrMVs
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#TGIIF - Thank God It’s Impact Friday! - David Goldberg, CEO at Founders Pledge 🌍 Ever felt like we should harness the collective power of successful founders for the greater good? Meet David Goldberg, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, the organization dedicated to making high-impact giving the norm for tech entrepreneurs. 💡 David’s journey to Founders Pledge is as diverse as it is inspiring. He transitioned from a successful career in finance to founding the non-profit with one goal: Make it absurdly easy for entrepreneurs to integrate philanthropy into their lives. How does he do it? He inspired founders to pledge a percentage of their future exits for the greater good. Founders Pledge, launched in 2015, has since grown into a global community of nearly 2,000 members from over 40 countries, pledging over $10 billion to charity and donating more than $1 billion already . 🚀 What makes David our Impact Hero? He approaches the immensely complex task of making the world a better place with unparalleled practicality. Plus, he goes beyond: On top of The Founders Pledge, David created Pledge Ventures, a venture fund, to only invest in member companies and donate the fund’s proceeds back to Founders Pledge. This unique model not only funds the charity’s operations but also puts its money where its mouth is: It leverages success for the greater good of the community. 🌱 David, your dedication to maximizing the impact of charitable giving is truly transformative. You’ve shown that by combining entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to social good, we can create a powerful force for change. Thank you for being our Impact Hero this week and for leading the charge towards a more equitable and sustainable future. #tgiif #impacthero #DavidGoldberg #FoundersPledge #sustainability #philanthropy #givingback
Help our team grow! We have a number of open roles that we’re eager to fill with incredible people. Explore and share our job openings: https://lnkd.in/e9mZ8xEq Do you know anyone interested in tackling the world’s biggest problems? We’re hiring across teams to drive forward our research, grant-making, advising, and more: • Philanthropic Services Director (US) • Grants & Monitoring Officer (UK) • Growth Lead for EMEA (London) • Advisor (UK, Europe) • Senior Product Manager (UK) • Applied/Senior Climate Researcher (US, UK, Europe) • Research Communicator (US, UK, Germany) • Research Assistant on Global Catastrophic Risks (US) • Research Assistant on Global Health and Development (UK) • Interim Head of People (UK, FTC)
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We had the privilege of participating in a profound discussion at the recent Founders Forum, where our Founder and CTO Bernd Roggendorf joined David Goldberg of Founders Pledge alongside George Bevis of Crucible and Kathryn Petralia of the CARE board. The discussion centred about insights to the journey of harnessing entrepreneurial spirit to improve lives and uplift communities wordwide. It was a pleasure to take part in this uplifting event! #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #FFGlobal2024
How can we develop safer, aligned, beneficial AI? Dig into our recommendations and strategy in our new research on advanced AI: https://lnkd.in/gsrTqRNG We recommend four organizations tackling this critical work: The Centre for Long-Term Resilience, Effective Institutions Project, FAR AI, and the Institute for Law & AI. Additionally, our Global Catastrophic Risks Fund works to minimize the biggest threats we face (including advanced AI).