- Value [1] Pledging
- What will people pledge to? The pledge does not involve pooling money or supporting a particular set of causes or organizations.
The pledge asks only that the individual give the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes or charitable organizations
either during their lifetime or in their will.
- Value [2] Personal Inspiration
- The pledge does not solicit support for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation or any other specific cause or organization. The
pledge encourages signatories to find their own unique ways to give that inspire them personally and benefit society.
- Value [3] Societal Benefit
- How much should people give? Each family will decide that for themselves. The pledge asks for a commitment of a majority of
their wealth. Many have and will continue to exceed it.
- Value [4] Individual Decision Making
- Will the Giving Pledge grant money to organizations? Not directly. Each person who pledges makes an individual decision about
which particular causes or organizations they wish to support.
- Value [5] Moral Commitment
- Once someone pledges, how will you make sure they follow through? The pledge is a moral commitment to give, not a legal contract.
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