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Rapid Response Fund The Rapid Response Fund exists to fill critical time-sensitive funding gaps created by the federal freeze on USAID funding — ensuring high-impact organizations continue delivering lifesaving intervent...

📊 Dive deeper into the stories behind these numbers and explore the full Rapid Response Fund Impact Report here: www.founderspledge.com/programs/rap...

❤️ 4,500+ lives projected to be saved through emergency grants.

This is the power of flexible, fast-moving philanthropy — and a reminder of what we can achieve together.

🤝 1,300+ donors came together to act quickly and collectively.

Each one played a part in sustaining life-saving work when the stakes were highest.

🌍 13 programs around the world received vital support.

From malaria prevention to vaccine delivery, rapid funding meant that high-impact work never stopped — even when government support did.

💸 $13.1 million raised and deployed in just six months.

When urgent needs arise, philanthropy can’t wait — and this community proved what’s possible when we move fast.

🌍 We’re excited to share the results of our Rapid Response Fund — launched earlier this year with The Life You Can Save
to keep critical global health programs going amid sudden funding cuts.

Here’s what this community made possible ⬇️

Philanthropy has a rare window to shape the future of clean, firm power — but only if we act now.

Read our new analysis on why nuclear is one of the most overlooked opportunities in climate philanthropy:

👉 Three Reasons for Increasing Nuclear Philanthropy
www.founderspledge.com/news/triplin...

3️⃣ Robustness

Nuclear transcends politics, driving decarbonization even when policy stalls.

2️⃣ Meeting the Moment

Momentum is shifting: governments are pledging, the World Bank lifted its nuclear ban, and demand is rising.

More momentum = more ways philanthropy can shape nuclear’s future.

1️⃣ Neglectedness

For every $1,000 in climate philanthropy, only $1–$2 supports nuclear.

This means many high-impact projects go unfunded — and huge opportunities to accelerate clean, firm power are being missed.

We believe nuclear is one of the most undervalued opportunities in climate philanthropy.

Here are three reasons why funders should pay attention — and how philanthropy can make a difference. ⬇️

Governments and major companies are committing to triple nuclear power by 2050.

But philanthropy? Still lagging — with <2.5% of clean electricity funding going to nuclear, one of the most promising tools for deep decarbonization. ⚛️

Since 2018, we’ve invested $10M+ to help change that. 🧵👇

2️⃣ Meeting the Moment

Momentum is shifting: governments are pledging, the World Bank lifted its nuclear ban, and demand is rising.

More momentum = more ways philanthropy can shape nuclear’s future.

1️⃣ Neglectedness

For every $1,000 in climate philanthropy, only $1–$2 supports nuclear.

This means many high-impact projects go unfunded — and huge opportunities to accelerate clean, firm power are being missed.

We believe nuclear is one of the most undervalued opportunities in climate philanthropy.

Here are three reasons why funders should pay attention — and how philanthropy can make a difference. ⬇️

💡 Thinking about pledging but not sure if it’s the right step? You’re not alone.

We explore the 5 most common reasons founders hesitate—and why those same reasons often become the best reasons to join. 🌍✨

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✨ Introducing Life on The Pledge ✨

A new series spotlighting how our members turn values into action & reshape philanthropy. 🌍

First up: writer & philanthropist Gal Podjarny — from fiction to grassroots activism.

Read her story 👉 founderspledge.com/news/life-on...
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The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program launches with mission-driven entrepreneurs joining forces across the globe.

Curious about what it means to be part of this doing-good movement?

👉 DM them directly or explore more about the program in last week’s blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa... 6/6

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“FP is an efficient and powerful way to give back. But I’ve also met fascinating people and learned so much. For me, the chance to spread the word is a no-brainer.”

Ian Walker, Co-founder, LaundryRepublic 5/6

“FP has helped me incredibly to deliver on the responsibility I assigned to myself. I am honored to help spread the word to other founders.”

Martin Brücher, Co-founder of Fashion Cloud 4/6

“I want more founders to know this exists: a simple way to plan for success and a community that helps you give well. And it works for VCs and family offices too.”

Jonathan Harris, Senior Fellow, Center for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) 3/6

“I wish I would have known about Founders Pledge when I sold my company - I could have redirected the taxes paid to much more effective causes. I want to help spread the word and love meeting value-aligned entrepreneurs in the process!”

Freddy Zwanzger, Startup Mentor 2/6

🇩🇪 We’re proud to launch the German cohort of our Founders Pledge Ambassador Program today!

They'll share their experiences with Founders Pledge to inspire others to join our community.

💬 Hear from them in thread 1/6

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🌍⚡ We’re proud to be the 1st major philanthropic community to sign the Tripling Nuclear Philanthropy Pledge.

Tomorrow, our Climate Lead Johannes Ackva joins the #NuclearEnergyPolicySummit to share how bold giving can accelerate nuclear as a critical climate solution.

#Climate #Philanthropy

🌍✨ Honored to receive the first-ever Pioneering DAF Sponsor Award at the DAF Giving Summit!

We're recognized for bold innovation — launching the Rapid Response Fund with The Life You Can Save after USAID cuts to keep life-saving programs running.

#DAFGivingSummit #Philanthropy #Impact

Lovable CEO pledges 50% of future earnings to combatting ‘bad AI’ The CEO of Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable declared on stage at Nordic Tech Week to spend 50% of his future earnings combating ‘bad AI’.

🚀 Member Anton Osika, CEO and cofounder of Lovable, spoke about his bold commitment to give 50% of future earnings to philanthropy and tackle AI risks at Nordic Tech Week.

Read more from @sifted.eu: sifted.eu/articles/lov...

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State of Play: Who Is Still Offering Emergency Funding? More community and regional foundations are stepping up to offer assistance to nonprofits dealing with the loss of federal money.

📰 Featured in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social

The Rapid Response Fund raised + granted $12M in just 6 months to provide emergency funding and fill urgent gaps for global health and development nonprofits. 🌍

👉 Read more: www.philanthropy.com/article/new-...

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The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program launches with mission-driven entrepreneurs joining forces across the globe.

Curious about what it means to be part of this doing-good movement?

👉 DM them directly or explore more about the program in last week’s blog: www.founderspledge.com/news/ambassa... 6/6

#FoundersPledge #Impact

“I was looking for an engaged community of positive, impact-minded entrepreneurs who are brave enough to lead by example - and found this in Founders Pledge!”

Lily Elsner, Co-founder of Jack Fertility 5/6

“I’m involved with Founders Pledge because I want to use my success as a founder and investor to make a positive difference... Founders Pledge is a way to ensure that the all encompassing focus of being an entrepreneur is coupled with a commitment to social good.”

Michael Kent, Founder of Azimo 4/6