So far, we’ve covered:

→ How drastically charities can vary in impact

→ How rich you are compared to the rest of the world

→ The incredible impact even one person’s donations can have

→ Why giving effectively increases happiness all around

→ How to decide where to donate for the biggest impact

But what about the question of how much to donate?

This is complex and personal — and feeling uncertain about it can sometimes hold us back from donating anything at all!

To help you think through how you’ll plan your giving, we’ve put together a video that discusses some common standards of giving and provides guidance on finding one that’s right for you.

Just like in other areas (for example, improving fitness or getting better at a musical instrument), coming up with clear, actionable goals and allocating a specific amount of resources to them is invaluable. We want to be sure we’re devoting enough resources to maximise our progress, but not so much that we burn out.

Setting a clear standard for yourself when it comes to your donations may just be one of the most impactful decisions you make, allowing you to give meaningfully, sustainably, and impactfully — while avoiding decision fatigue!

Have a look at the video and let us know what you think in the comments!