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| name = Raising for Effective Giving |
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| formation = 3 July 2014 |
| formation = 3 July 2014 |
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| founders = [[Liv Boeree]], [[Igor Kurganov]], [[Philipp Gruissem]], Effective Altruism Foundation |
| founders = [[Liv Boeree]], [[Igor Kurganov]], [[Philipp Gruissem]], Effective Altruism Foundation |
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| founding_location = [[2014 World Series of Poker]] in [[Las Vegas]], |
| founding_location = [[2014 World Series of Poker]] in [[Las Vegas]], United States |
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| type = [[Charity (practice)|Charity]] [[fundraiser]], [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] |
| type = [[Charity (practice)|Charity]] [[fundraiser]], [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] |
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| parent_organization = [http://effectivealtruismfoundation.org/ Effective Altruism Foundation] |
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'''Raising for Effective Giving''' (REG) is a charity fundraising |
'''Raising for Effective Giving''' ('''REG''') is a charity fundraising nonprofit. Its members consist mostly of [[Poker tournament|professional poker players]] and [[Investor|financial investors]] who pledge to donate a percentage of their income to selected charities.<ref name=REGHomepage>{{cite web|url=http://reg-charity.org/|title=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=8 September 2014}}</ref> |
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==Philosophy== |
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REG was founded based on the view that in order to reduce suffering in the [[Developing World|developing world]], people in the developed world should donate to particularly effective charity organizations. REG donates to, and recommends, selected charities based on their [[cost-effectiveness analysis|cost-effectiveness]]. One criterion in the cost-effectiveness evaluations is how much money the charity requires to save a life.<ref name="npr2014">{{cite news|last1=Goldstein|first1=Jacob|title=Poker Players Use Science To Effectively Give To Charities|url=https://www.npr.org/2014/12/24/372837159/poker-players-use-science-to-effectively-give-to-charities|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=NPR|date=24 December 2014}}</ref> |
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REG's outreach focuses on professional poker players, because it believes that they have strong quantitative skills, making them better suited for REG's messages about cost-effectiveness.<ref name="npr2014" /><ref name="sport1igor">{{cite news|last1=Mittag|first1=Sebastian|title=Rumprassen ist nicht mein Ding|url=http://www.sport1.de/poker/2015/05/igor-kurganov-vor-dem-ept-grand-final-in-monte-carlo-im-interview|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=Sport1 Germany|date=1 May 2015|language=German}}</ref> In addition, poker is a large industry with substantial monetary prizes.<ref name="sport1liv">{{cite news|last1=Mittag|first1=Sebastian|title=Sie könnten versuchen zu flirten|url=http://www.sport1.de/poker/2015/08/pokerstar-und-model-liv-boeree-im-sport-interview|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=Sport1|date=26 August 2015|language=German}}</ref> |
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The organization currently publishes semi-annual reports on its financial activities and donations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reports on money moved|url=http://reg-charity.org/about/transparency/|website=Raising For Effective Giving|accessdate=24 May 2015}}</ref> |
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== Activities == |
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There are 87 members of REG, who have each pledged to donate at least 2% of their income.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zürcher|first1=Christian|title=Die Robin Hood des Pokers|url=http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/panorama/vermischtes/Die-Robin-Hoods-des-Pokers/story/15530176|accessdate=19 May 2016|agency=Tages-Anzeiger|date=15 November 2014|language=German}}</ref> Recipients included [[Against Malaria Foundation|The Against Malaria Foundation]], [[Machine Intelligence Research Institute|The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI)]], [[Center for Applied Rationality|The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR)]], [[GiveDirectly]], [[GiveWell]], [[Schistosomiasis Control Initiative]], [[The Humane League]], [[Mercy For Animals]], [[Great Ape Project|The Great Ape Project]], and [[Nonhuman Rights Project|The Nonhuman Rights Project]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pokerfuse.com/news/live-and-online/2014-07-11-poker-players-give-charities-through-raising-effective-giving/|title=Poker Players Give to Charities Through "Raising for Effective Giving"|date=2014-07-11|access-date=2017-04-05|language=en}}</ref> |
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! Year !! Money moved in USD (not adjusted for inflation) !! Additional notes |
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| 2015 || $597,828<ref name="reg-q1-2015">{{cite web|last1=Pulver|first1=Tobias|title=Report on money moved Q1 2015|url=http://reg-charity.org/money-moved-q1-2015/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=29 April 2015}}</ref><ref name="reg-q2-2015">{{cite web|last1=Pulver|first1=Tobias|title=REG report on money moved Q2 2015|url=http://reg-charity.org/money-moved-q2-2015/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=16 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="reg-q3-q4-2015">{{cite web|last1=Capelle|first1=Jan Dirk|title=REG second semi-annual report on money moved|url=http://reg-charity.org/reg-second-semi-annual-report-on-money-moved-2015/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=18 February 2016}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="2" | Notable funding recipients included [[Against Malaria Foundation|The Against Malaria Foundation]], [[Machine Intelligence Research Institute|The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI)]], [[Center for Applied Rationality|The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR)]], [[GiveDirectly]], [[GiveWell]], [[The Humane League]], [[Mercy For Animals]], [[Great Ape Project|The Great Ape Project]], and [[Nonhuman Rights Project|The Nonhuman Rights Project]]. |
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| 2014 || $406,926<ref name="reg-q3-2014">{{cite web|last1=Pulver|first1=Tobias|title=REG report on money moved Q3 2014|url=http://reg-charity.org/money-moved-q3-2014/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=23 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="reg-q4-2014">{{cite web|last1=Pulver|first1=Tobias|title=REG report on money moved Q4 2014|url=http://reg-charity.org/money-moved-q4-2014/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=18 February 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | REG members wear patches with the name of the organization at poker tournaments, to advertise their commitment to donate their winnings.<ref name="npr2014" /><ref name="espn2014">{{cite news|last1=Rinkemo|first1=Remka|title=Unlucky Timing for Van Hoof|url=http://espn.go.com/poker/story/_/id/11836927/wsop-2014-why-jorryt-van-hoof-cash-felt|accessdate=13 May 2016|agency=ESPN|date=8 November 2014}}</ref> Two REG members, [[Martin Jacobson]] and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the [[November Nine]] that played at the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event final table.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fast|first1=Erik|title=Meet The 2014 World Series of Poker November Nine|url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18038-meet-the-2014-world-series-of-poker-november-nine|website=cardplayer.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Jacobson Wins the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event for $10,000,000!|url=http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/2014-wsop/main-event/|website=pokernews.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.casinonewsdaily.com/2015/02/11/martin-jacobson-donates-250000-initiatives-reg/|title=Martin Jacobson Donates $250,000 to Initiatives of REG|date=2015-02-11|website=Casino News Daily|access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> |
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Including funds raised prior to the official launch event,<ref name="reg-q4-2014" /> the organization had raised a total of over $1,000,000 for its supported causes as of December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=REG has officially raised $1,000,000 for highly effective charities!|url=http://reg-charity.org/reg-has-officially-raised-1mm-for-highly-effective-charities/|website=Raising For Effective Giving|accessdate=1 March 2016}}</ref> |
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== International coverage and reception == |
== International coverage and reception == |
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Additional coverage within the international poker community includes [[Bluff Europe]],<ref name="bluff">{{cite web|title=Raising for Effective Giving|url=http://www.bluffeurope.com/PokerMagazine/Raising-for-Effective-Giving_343.aspx|website=BLUFF Europe|accessdate=13 May 2016|date=3 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pros Make Donating +EV|url=http://www.bluffeurope.com/poker-news/en/Pros-Make-Donating-EV_14407.aspx|website=www.bluffeurope.com|accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref> [[PokerNews]],<ref>{{cite web|title=EPT10 Grand Final: Giving Back to Gain More|url=http://www.pokernews.com/video/ept10-grand-final-giving-back-to-gain-more-8642.htm|website=www.pokernews.com|accessdate=4 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PokerNews Podcast Episode #237 feat. Philipp Gruissem and Igor Kurganov|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7XfizzpAn4|accessdate=4 October 2014}}</ref> among others. |
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| ⚫ | Two REG members, [[Martin Jacobson]] and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the [[November Nine]] that played at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fast|first1=Erik|title=Meet The 2014 World Series of Poker November Nine|url=http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18038-meet-the-2014-world-series-of-poker-november-nine|website=cardplayer.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Jacobson Wins the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event for $10,000,000!|url=http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/2014-wsop/main-event/|website=pokernews.com|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> |
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== Criticism == |
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Professional poker player [[Rupert Elder]] argued on his blog that it may be better to leave money for charity in one's will, instead of donating now, as REG recommends.<ref name="elder">{{cite web|last1=Elder|first1=Rupert|title=Effective giving|url=http://www.rupertelder.com/2014/08/effective-giving/|website=RupertElder|accessdate=13 May 2016|date=30 August 2014}}</ref> REG subsequently responded to Elder on their website.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Helm|first1=Louie|title=Charity Effectiveness and Giving Now vs. Giving Later: A Reply to Rupert Elder|url=http://reg-charity.org/charity-effectiveness-matters-and-giving-now-vs-giving-later/|website=reg-charity.org|accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mannino|first1=Adriano|last2=Gloor|first2=Lukas|title=The case for giving now: A reply to Rupert Elder|url=http://reg-charity.org/the-case-for-giving-now-a-reply-to-rupert-elder/|website=Raising for Effective Giving|accessdate=23 November 2014}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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| Abbreviation | REG |
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| Formation | 3 July 2014 |
| Founders | Liv Boeree, Igor Kurganov, Philipp Gruissem, Effective Altruism Foundation |
| Founded at | 2014 World Series of PokerinLas Vegas, United States |
| Type | Charity fundraiser, NGO |
Parent organization | Effective Altruism Foundation |
| Website | reg-charity |
Raising for Effective Giving (REG) is a charity fundraising nonprofit. Its members consist mostly of professional poker players and financial investors who pledge to donate a percentage of their income to selected charities.[1]
REG was founded based on the view that in order to reduce suffering in the developing world, people in the developed world should donate to particularly effective charity organizations. REG donates to, and recommends, selected charities based on their cost-effectiveness. One criterion in the cost-effectiveness evaluations is how much money the charity requires to save a life.[2]
REG's outreach focuses on professional poker players, because it believes that they have strong quantitative skills, making them better suited for REG's messages about cost-effectiveness.[2][3] In addition, poker is a large industry with substantial monetary prizes.[4]
There are 87 members of REG, who have each pledged to donate at least 2% of their income.[5] Recipients included The Against Malaria Foundation, The Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), The Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR), GiveDirectly, GiveWell, Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, The Humane League, Mercy For Animals, The Great Ape Project, and The Nonhuman Rights Project.[6]
REG members wear patches with the name of the organization at poker tournaments, to advertise their commitment to donate their winnings.[2][7] Two REG members, Martin Jacobson and Jorryt van Hoof, were among the November Nine that played at the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event final table.[8] Jacobson placed first, earning him the title of poker world champion and winning $10,000,000, of which $250,000 was subsequently donated through REG.[9][10]
Additional coverage within the international poker community includes Bluff Europe,[11][12] PokerNews,[13][14] among others.
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