Executive summary: In an effort to sharpen its strategic focus and maximize impact, Giving What We Can (GWWC) is discontinuing 10 initiatives that, while often valuable, diverge from its core mission of expanding its global Pledge base—this decision reflects a shift toward greater prioritization and a call for other actors to carry forward impactful work where possible.
Key points:
Strategic prioritization: GWWC is retiring 10 initiatives—including GWWC Canada, Giving Games, Charity Elections, and the Donor Lottery—because supporting too many projects was limiting the organization’s overall effectiveness and focus on growing its global pledge base.
Transition plans and openness to handover: In most cases, GWWC encourages other organizations or individuals to take over these initiatives and has provided timelines, rationale, and contact points to facilitate smooth transitions or handovers.
Not a value judgment: The discontinuations do not imply that the initiatives lacked impact or promise; rather, GWWC made decisions based on resource constraints and alignment with its updated strategic goals.
Emphasis on core markets: The organization is narrowing its operational focus to global, US, and UK markets, stepping back from localized efforts in regions like Canada and Australia despite their potential.
Reduced operational and legal risk: Ending brand licensing, translations, and Hosted Funds reflects a move to minimize legal/administrative complexity and reinforce brand clarity and operational simplicity.
Preservation of legacy and continuity where possible: Some programs (e.g., Giving Games, Charity Elections) may continue under new stewardship, with GWWC actively seeking partners and sharing resources to support continuity.
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Executive summary: In an effort to sharpen its strategic focus and maximize impact, Giving What We Can (GWWC) is discontinuing 10 initiatives that, while often valuable, diverge from its core mission of expanding its global Pledge base—this decision reflects a shift toward greater prioritization and a call for other actors to carry forward impactful work where possible.
Key points:
Strategic prioritization: GWWC is retiring 10 initiatives—including GWWC Canada, Giving Games, Charity Elections, and the Donor Lottery—because supporting too many projects was limiting the organization’s overall effectiveness and focus on growing its global pledge base.
Transition plans and openness to handover: In most cases, GWWC encourages other organizations or individuals to take over these initiatives and has provided timelines, rationale, and contact points to facilitate smooth transitions or handovers.
Not a value judgment: The discontinuations do not imply that the initiatives lacked impact or promise; rather, GWWC made decisions based on resource constraints and alignment with its updated strategic goals.
Emphasis on core markets: The organization is narrowing its operational focus to global, US, and UK markets, stepping back from localized efforts in regions like Canada and Australia despite their potential.
Reduced operational and legal risk: Ending brand licensing, translations, and Hosted Funds reflects a move to minimize legal/administrative complexity and reinforce brand clarity and operational simplicity.
Preservation of legacy and continuity where possible: Some programs (e.g., Giving Games, Charity Elections) may continue under new stewardship, with GWWC actively seeking partners and sharing resources to support continuity.
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