It feels like some kind of milestone to see Open Philanthropy funding Charity Navigator, whose previous CEOs once called EA “Defective Altruism” and an “Elitist Philanthropy”.
But, I’m not sure which direction the milestone is. Is it that EA ideas have become so accepted that they are now even embraced by Charity Navigator? Or is it that EA has become so diluted that it’s funding anything and everything, even Charity Navigator?
I think it makes sense from a strategic point of view. CN is dependent on funding to survive, and by funding CN, EA funds can influence the work that CN does. While this is a somewhat cynical way to look at it, it is a simple fact that funders can influence of the work of charities. And CN plays a significant role in directing charitable donations.
I saw an ad on Reddit for CN promoting cost-effective orgs, and the listed charities include AMF etc. Not sure every org listed would be endorsed by EAs, but many clearly are.
It feels like some kind of milestone to see Open Philanthropy funding Charity Navigator, whose previous CEOs once called EA “Defective Altruism” and an “Elitist Philanthropy”.
But, I’m not sure which direction the milestone is. Is it that EA ideas have become so accepted that they are now even embraced by Charity Navigator? Or is it that EA has become so diluted that it’s funding anything and everything, even Charity Navigator?
I think it’s a positive sign. I think the answer to the second question is no.
I think it makes sense from a strategic point of view. CN is dependent on funding to survive, and by funding CN, EA funds can influence the work that CN does. While this is a somewhat cynical way to look at it, it is a simple fact that funders can influence of the work of charities. And CN plays a significant role in directing charitable donations.
I saw an ad on Reddit for CN promoting cost-effective orgs, and the listed charities include AMF etc. Not sure every org listed would be endorsed by EAs, but many clearly are.
https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/best-charities/cost-effective-organizations/