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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

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

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...

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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

❤️ 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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

🤝 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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

🌍 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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

💸 $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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 7d

🌍 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 ⬇️

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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
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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

3️⃣ Robustness

Nuclear transcends politics, driving decarbonization even when policy stalls.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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. ⬇️

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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. 🧵👇

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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.

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 8d

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. ⬇️

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 9d

💡 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. 🌍✨

👉Learn more www.founderspledge.com/news/top-fiv...
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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 13d

✨ 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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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

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 #Ambassadors #Impact #Entrepreneurship #Founderswholead #maximumimpact

The Founders Pledge Ambassador Program

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

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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

“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

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

“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

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

“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

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

“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

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 14d

🇩🇪 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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Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 16d

🌍⚡ 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

Founders Pledge @founderspledge.com · 19d

🌍✨ 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