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Essays on donation strategies

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Dec 17, 2025ACX

The Pledge

Scott argues that taking the Giving What We Can Pledge to donate a fixed percentage of income is the single most impactful decision most people can make, eliminating donation stress while maximizing charitable impact.

8 min read 1,182 words

Jul 4, 2014SSC

Ozy vs. Scott on Charity Baskets

Ozy argues for diversifying charitable donations, while Scott counters that focusing on the single most efficient charity at any given time is more effective.

14 min read 2,153 words

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