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Thoughts on announcing it?

Some people say the best charity is anonymous. I used to believe that

In my experience in the non-profit world I’ve found that its merely convenient that there is zero public transparency if you dont want it and so I have a different view of its “best” “good” “utility”, some people have an interesting in keeping the “anonymous good” perception

The opposite is announcing

It is completely amoral to me, as in it doesnt make a difference and I dont care and I have all options

But I was wondering what others think [so I can amplify my standing in society, when convenient]

Donate anonymously and have the collection of donations “leaked” in the future?

Donate publicly and announcing it?

Do both like McKenzie Bezos where some people get to be satisfied and inspired by the list and never question if there are others done?




I have shared this link with my company in the hope that we can do something similar. It encourages people like me (I'm only an engineer) to bring it up with people who can make decisions in a small company. ,


That's awesome! Good luck! :D


On one hand, announcing one's donations can be criticized as trying to reap extra rewards for oneself for the donation.

On the other hand, it can remind and inspire others to donate, causing an add-on effect which increases donations.




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