Animal Charity Evaluators
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At Animal Charity Evaluators, we find and promote the most effective ways to help animals. We use effective altruism principles to evaluate causes and research. Stay tuned and get the latest news about what's going on at ACE, from research and recommendations to conversations and interviews.
Animal Charity Evaluators
2d ago
In a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) event, our team answered questions about our Movement Grants application process. Movement Grants is ACE’s strategic grantmaking program dedicated to building and strengthening the animal advocacy movement.
Below, we’ve rounded up some highlights from the AMA, as well as some inquiries we received over email. We hope these questions and answers provide deeper insight into our Movement Grants process and help you with your applications. You can view the full AMA thread on the FAST Forum. Thank you to David van Beveren and the FAST Forum team for hosting this AMA ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
3w ago
When conducting animal advocacy research projects, the sheer amount of online material can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several research libraries and data repositories that can help you access high-quality, relevant, detailed information. Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) has compiled a list of such sources that we have found particularly useful. We recommend considering these sources when carrying out your own research, in addition to search tools such as Google Scholar, Elicit, Consensus, Research Rabbit, or Semantic Scholar.
For more information on animal advocacy research and its ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
1M ago
Animal advocacy requires more than just passion and goodwill. It takes resources and thoughtful strategic planning to figure out how to make the world a better place for animals, and grants are one crucial avenue through which advocates can obtain the funds needed to execute their plans and drive change. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of grants for animal advocates, discussing how they work, why they are beneficial, and how you can apply for a grant.
What Are Grants?
Grants are financial donations awarded by grantmakers—usually government agencies, corporations, or foundatio ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
1M ago
Last July, thanks to the generous donor support of ACE’s Recommended Charity Fund, we were able to award $944,921 to our 2022 Recommended Charities, which included four Top Charities and 11 Standout Charities. Those organizations have updated us on how they’ve used their grant to help animals, and we’re excited to share their achievements.
By making a gift to our Recommended Charity Fund, you will support multiple impactful charities working around the globe to reduce animal suffering. Note that as of November 2023, ACE now conveniently recommends just one tier of charities: Recommended Charit ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
2M ago
As the popularity of veganism continues to rise,1 more and more people are discovering the delicious and diverse array of plant-based foods. The once-common misconception that vegan diets are bland and nutrient-deficient has become far less relevant, thanks to the incredible culinary innovations that have emerged in recent years. So, what is veganism all about, and why are more people choosing to adopt a vegan diet? In this blog post, we will explore the ins and outs of eating vegan, including its benefits, potential challenges, and ways to start eating vegan.
What Is a Vegan Diet?
A vegan di ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
3M ago
There’s a rising tide of research emphasizing that giving to charity is more than just a warm fuzzy feeling—it packs an emotional punch and makes a genuine difference in our communities. One significant route families are taking is to help out critters who could really use some love and care. Although donating to all animal charities can make a big difference, consider giving to farmed and wild animal charities, whose work benefits animals who suffer the most.
1. Direct Donations to Animal Charities
According to a study by the ASPCA, animal charities form a critical lifeline for countless anim ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
3M ago
As we reflect on the past calendar year in the ever-evolving landscape of animal advocacy, we are delighted to share some of our team members’ personal highlights on the remarkable victories accomplished by the movement in 2023. Moreover, as we stand on the cusp of a new year, our team also shared their hopes and aspirations for the animal advocacy movement in 2024. Join us on this inspiring journey as we celebrate wins, express gratitude, and set our sights on a future filled with even greater accomplishments for animals.
Best animal advocacy wins of 2023 California’s Proposition 12 upheld
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Animal Charity Evaluators
4M ago
Introduction
What organizational health is
Why we assess organizational health in our charity evaluations
Its positive correlation with organizational effectiveness
Its contribution to the success of the broader animal advocacy movement
Donors’ interest in organizational health
What information we collect
The organization’s policies and processes
The organization’s staff engagement and satisfaction
Additional context provided by the organization’s leadership
How we use this information
Some things that we do not assess
Why we focus on organizational health risks, rather than strengt ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
4M ago
In our live Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) event, our Programs team answered questions about our new charity recommendations and the processes behind our selections. Below, we’ve rounded up some highlights from the AMA. We hope these questions and answers provide deeper insight into our 2023 charity evaluations and decision-making processes. You can view the full AMA thread here. And you can support our highly impactful 2023 Recommended Charities here.
Thank you to Vegan Hacktivists and the r/vegan team for hosting this AMA for us.
Note: Questions and answers have been edited for length and/or c ..read more
Animal Charity Evaluators
5M ago
We update our list of recommended charities annually. This year, we are publishing our updates on November 8.
Every year, Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) spends several months evaluating animal advocacy organizations to identify those that work effectively and are able to do the most good with additional donations. Our goal is to help people help animals by providing donors with impactful giving opportunities that can reduce animal suffering to the greatest extent possible. We are excited to announce that this year, we have selected six recommended charities.
In previous years, we have categor ..read more