We currently estimate that every $1 spent developing the Experience generates over $35 in donations to effective charities, better than any other giving multiplier organisations that share a similar mission. This estimate should be taken as exactly that - an estimate - given we have only just launched and are yet to analyse our actual results. That said, our unique approach should give you confidence
Original Position's tech-first approach allows rapid scaling and efficient outreach, reaching a larger audience at a lower cost than manual, in-person methods. Digital tools streamline giving and personalize engagement, enhancing effectiveness and conversion rates. In contrast, in-person interventions are resource-intensive and limited in reach. We also intentionally avoid duplicating efforts to evaluate effective charities - trusting the work of Givewell (and focusing resources in evaluating just them). This efficiency results in a higher Giving Multiplier, maximizing donations while minimizing costs.
We will update this page in the future once we have results to share - likely on a quarterly basis.
Here are some of the key variables and assumptions in our impact estimation model that we set out to test:
Counterfactual lifetime net present value of a pledge: $70,000
Conversion rate of participants to pledgers: 1.6%
Impact / participant: $1,130
Cost / participant: $32
Giving multiple: ~36x
We will make a copy of our full model publicly available soon.
Please email info@original-position.org for a copy in the meantime.