Giving Game: Decide which charity gets donations on your behalf! 💶❤️
- Date
- 2026-06-18
- Location
- Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Your evening can do more than spark good conversation. At this Giving Game, you will meet other thoughtful people in Amsterdam, learn about a set of charities, and help decide where real donations go on your behalf. It is social, practical, and refreshingly different from a typical meetup: you do not just talk about impact, you help direct it. What Is This? A Giving Game is a structured, interactive event where participants compare charitable causes and decide together how donations should be allocated. Instead of being asked to give money yourself on the spot, you take part in the decision-making process and influence where funds are directed. The format is designed to be accessible whether you are already interested in effective giving or simply curious about how people make good decisions about doing good. You do not need expert knowledge in philanthropy, economics, or nonprofit work to contribute meaningfully. At its core, this event is about two things: learning how to think more clearly about charitable impact, and having a real say in a funding decision. That makes it both intellectually engaging and immediately tangible. Because this is an in-person event in Amsterdam, there is also a strong community element. You will not just hear information; you will discuss, compare perspectives, and make decisions alongside other attendees. What to Expect The evening will likely begin with a welcome and a short introduction to the Giving Game format. This sets the stage, explains how the decision process works, and gives everyone a shared framework before the discussion begins. From there, expect a guided look at a selection of charities or cause areas. The goal is not to overwhelm you with endless information, but to give you enough context to evaluate options thoughtfully. You may consider questions like: What kind of impact does this charity aim to have? How strong is the evidence behind its work? How far could a donation go? What tradeoffs matter most when comparing different causes? A key part of the event is discussion. You will likely spend time in conversation with other attendees, hearing how different people reason through the choice. Some may focus on urgency, others on scale, fairness, or evidence. That exchange is part of what makes the format valuable: it helps you test your own assumptions in a friendly setting. The event will then move toward a decision, where participants help determine which charity or charities receive donations. That moment gives the evening real weight. Your participation is not symbolic; it contributes to an actual outcome. Along the way, there should also be room for informal networking. Since the event is tagged as community, meetup, social, and networking, you can expect a balance between structured activity and relaxed conversation. Why Attend If you have ever wondered how to make charitable decisions more thoughtfully, this event gives you a practical way to explore that question. Rather than abstract debate, you get a concrete case: a set of options, a framework for comparison, and a real decision at the end. You will also meet people who care about community, generosity, and evidence-based thinking. That mix tends to create better conversations than standard small talk. Even if you come alone, you will have an easy built-in topic to discuss with others from the moment the event starts. This is also a good fit if you enjoy events that are social but still have substance. You are not just attending to listen passively. You are there to weigh ideas, ask questions, and contribute to a shared outcome. By the end of the evening, you are likely to leave with: A clearer sense of how people evaluate charities A better understanding of different ways to think about impact New connections with people in Amsterdam who care about doing good well The satisfaction of helping direct donations in a deliberate way For many people, the most interesting takeaway is not simply which charity gets chosen. It is the process of seeing how values, evidence, and discussion come together in a real decision. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, so plan to attend on site rather than online. Being there in person matters: the conversation, deliberation, and community aspect are central to the experience. The event takes place on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 PM GMT+2. Since it starts in the early evening, it is well suited to attending after work, study, or other daytime commitments. The title makes clear that donations are made on your behalf, which lowers the barrier to taking part. You can show up ready to think, discuss, and decide, without the pressure of needing to make an immediate personal donation. If this sounds like your kind of evening, come ready to participate. You do not need perfect knowledge or a polished opinion beforehand. Curiosity, openness, and a willingness to weigh ideas with others are exactly what make the format work well.
Who should attend
If you like the idea of doing some good while having a genuinely interesting evening with other people, this will likely feel like a strong fit. - You are curious about how to decide between charities and want a hands-on introduction rather than a lecture. - You enjoy thoughtful discussion and want to hear how other people weigh questions of impact, fairness, evidence, and urgency. - You are looking for a social event in Amsterdam that has more substance than standard networking or casual drinks. - You care about generosity, community, or social impact, even if you are completely new to structured giving. - You want to meet people who are reflective, open-minded, and interested in practical ways to help others. - You like interactive formats where your participation shapes the outcome, not just passive attendance. You do not need prior experience with philanthropy, nonprofits, or charity evaluation to take part. If you are willing to listen, think, and contribute your perspective, you will have plenty to add.