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Ich spende 10% meines Einkommens. Heuer geht es an diese Organisationen

An abstract painting inspired by the theme of generosity and philanthropy, centered on a symbolic tree representing growth, giving, and interconnectedness. The tree's trunk is composed of bright, abstract shapes in hues of gold and yellow to symbolize generosity, while its branches stretch out in a harmonious balance against a background of green and blue tones to evoke a sense of nature and peace. Simple, playful shapes form the tree's leaves, each in vibrant shades of red, orange, and pink, symbolizing diversity in causes supported. The composition uses flatness with visible brushstrokes for texture, and the tree stands out as the focal point of the artwork.

Ich spende jedes Jahr zehn Prozent meines Nettoeinkommens.

Ich lege das detailliert offen, weil ich andere Menschen mit gutem Einkommen in reichen Ländern wie Österreich oder Deutschland ebenfalls dazu inspirieren möchte.

In diesem Text habe ich erklärt, warum ich spende (Opens in a new window) – und wie ich sicher gehe, dass mein Geld auch wirklich dort ankommt, wo es ankommen soll.

Ich habe mich viel mit sinnvollem Spenden befasst, am Ende des Textes findest du einige Texte von mir, wenn du dir noch nicht sicher bist.

Dafür habe ich 2024 gespendet:

Armutsbekämpfung

EUR 2.001,- Spendenfonds: Armut bekämpfen (Opens in a new window)
EUR 1.000,- Malengo (Opens in a new window), eine NGO, die Menschen aus Uganda ein Studium in Deutschland ermöglicht (Ja, das bringt sehr viel (Opens in a new window))
EUR 100,- an Bettler in Wien

Nachhaltigkeit

EUR 566,- Spendenfonds: Klima schützen (Opens in a new window)
EUR 561,- Spendenfonds: Tierleid verringern (Opens in a new window)
EUR 500,- Radlobby Österreich (Opens in a new window)

Kritische Medien

EUR 500,- an Direkt36 (Opens in a new window), ein ungarisches Investigativmedium
EUR 420,- an Kobuk (Opens in a new window), ein österreichischer Medienwatchblog
EUR 390,- an Dossier (Opens in a new window), ein österreichisches Investigativmedium
EUR 192,- an Meduza (Opens in a new window), ein unabhängiges russisches Medium
EUR 100,- an die Chefredaktion (Opens in a new window), ein junges, migrantisches Insta-Medium

Anderes

EUR 3.000,- Privatspende
EUR 200,- an epicenter.works (Opens in a new window), eine NGO für digitale Grundrechte

In Summe sind das heuer EUR 9.530,-

Wofür spendet ihr?

Schreibt es in die Kommentare, schickt mir ein E-Mail oder, noch besser, postet aus auf Social Media, damit möglichst viele Menschen davon erfahren.

Der Autor Rutger Bregman schildet hier (Opens in a new window), warum er 1. öffentlich über das Spenden spricht und 2. warum er es zu einer jährlichen Praxis gemacht hat:

I think what really helps is that you shouldn't make your giving private, you should make it part of a public activity.

In my experience for a long time, I didn't.

I almost didn't do any philanthropy because I was like, Oh, I'll figure that out later.

It's only when I actually started talking to people about it and made the public pledge to donate at least 10% of my income that it became part of my life.

So now every year after I've done my taxes, because it starts with taxes.

What are my tax returns?

Then I calculate what my gross income was in that year.

I take 10% and I know just how much I have to donate.

And then my wife does that as well.

We add it up.

We have our collective income and together we decide where we're going to donate.

And so we have these discussions amongst ourselves.

What do you think is most important?

What do you think is most effective?

What are you passionate about?

But is the thing you're passionate about, does it also have good funding opportunities that truly make a difference?

What research paper that you read, what did I read, etc.

So we have this discussion and then we make our decision.

And then when someone is at the door, you know, from some kind of charity and says, "Oh, become a member of this or that" and has some kind of nice PR story.

I don't feel guilty at all when I say no, sorry, no time, because I already feel confident about what I've done and what role philanthropy plays in my life.

So I highly encourage that.

People it's just like it should be your yearly homework just after you've done your taxes.

First, pay your taxes and then you decide where your 10% goes.

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