As a community builder, I’ve started donating directly to my local EA group—and I encourage you to consider doing the same.
Managing budgets and navigating inflexible grant applications consume valuable time and energy that could otherwise be spent directly fostering impactful community engagement. As someone deeply involved, I possess unique insights into what our group specifically needs, how to effectively meet those needs, and what actions are most conducive to achieving genuine impact.
Of course, seeking funding from organizations like OpenPhil remains highly valuable—they’ve dedicated extensive thought to effective community building. Yet, don’t underestimate the power and efficiency of utilizing your intimate knowledge of your group’s immediate requirements.
Your direct donations can streamline processes, empower quick responses to pressing needs, and ultimately enhance the impact of your local EA community.
I also do the same—small amounts really do go long ways. Grant applications are a separate skill from community engagement, often not that scope-sensitive (i.e. too much work for the small sums involved), and getting any funding awards is difficult right now/​being turned down for funding can be really off-putting. The empowerment of an invested volunteer is generally a pretty good use of materials money.
As a community builder, I’ve started donating directly to my local EA group—and I encourage you to consider doing the same.
Managing budgets and navigating inflexible grant applications consume valuable time and energy that could otherwise be spent directly fostering impactful community engagement. As someone deeply involved, I possess unique insights into what our group specifically needs, how to effectively meet those needs, and what actions are most conducive to achieving genuine impact.
Of course, seeking funding from organizations like OpenPhil remains highly valuable—they’ve dedicated extensive thought to effective community building. Yet, don’t underestimate the power and efficiency of utilizing your intimate knowledge of your group’s immediate requirements.
Your direct donations can streamline processes, empower quick responses to pressing needs, and ultimately enhance the impact of your local EA community.
Thank you!
I also do the same—small amounts really do go long ways. Grant applications are a separate skill from community engagement, often not that scope-sensitive (i.e. too much work for the small sums involved), and getting any funding awards is difficult right now/​being turned down for funding can be really off-putting. The empowerment of an invested volunteer is generally a pretty good use of materials money.