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We publish blog posts to explain our general philosophy on giving, reflect on our progress thus far, announce our plans for the future, and more.

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Press Release: Open Philanthropy Becomes Coefficient Giving, Expanding Work With Multiple Donors

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November 18, 2025

Change reflects organization’s growing role as advisor to many major philanthropists Coefficient Giving has directed more than $4 billion in giving since 2014 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, philanthropic funder and advisor Open Philanthropy announced it is becoming Coefficient Giving, reflecting its evolution from working primarily with one philanthropic partner to...
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The Story Behind Our New Name

Naina Bajekal

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Naina Bajekal

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November 18, 2025

A coefficient multiplies the value of whatever it’s paired with, just as we aim to amplify impact through our research, grantmaking, and partnerships. We knew that any name would take some getting used to, but this one captured something essential about our work.
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Strategic Cause Selection

Reflections

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November 18, 2025

Philanthropists tend to choose causes based on personal experience, geographic proximity, or emotional appeal. This approach is understandable — personal connection is what motivates many people to give in the first place. But some causes offer far greater opportunities for impact than others: the same donation might save ten lives in one place but a thousand in another.
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