What is the Effective Giving Quest Alliance?

The Effective Giving Quest Alliance is a collective of streamers and other gaming professionals who commit to supporting our recommended funds. Members pledge to give at least 2% of their net profits.

We believe that, as members of the gaming community, we have a tremendous opportunity to maximize the amount we help others and improve the world. Gaming has grown to be one of the biggest industries in the world, and by prioritizing causes and selecting charities based on evidence and reason, we can accomplish hundreds of times as much good with our contributions. This follows the principles of effective altruism, a social movement and community that examines how we can use a finite amount of resources—both time and money—to help others and improve the world as much as possible.

While this sounds simple in practice, it can be difficult to figure out which causes to prioritize and which charities to support. The EGQ Alliance was created both to provide easily accessible answers to these questions, and to enable members to amplify the impact of their giving through the extended reach that is only made possible through a collective voice.

Joining the EGQ Alliance provides several benefits.

Most importantly, members can easily utilize our recommendations on how to have the greatest impact with your donations. You’ll have confidence that your donations will go to organizations thoroughly vetted by researchers and to promising opportunities selected by independent fund managers with relevant expertise.

Additionally, EGQ will publicize members’ commitment to effective giving through SEO and Google advertising. We will also provide you with the tools you need to promote your membership and your thoughtful philanthropy. Showing your commitment to strategically help the world will boost your public image while promoting the ideals of effective giving.

By banding together as an alliance, we can accomplish more good in the world than if we donated to high priority causes individually. Growing the EGQ Alliance gives more credibility and popularity to effective giving: Your philanthropic commitment will set an example for the wider community and help EGQ inspire others to be strategic about their donations. This effect will snowball as we build a stronger EGQ Alliance, and your membership will help that happen as quickly as possible.

If you are interested in joining the EGQ Alliance, please let us know. If we determine that your channel or company is an appropriate fit, we will contact you with details about the process for making the commitment.