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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE)

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Dedicated to finding and promoting the most effective ways to help animals. 🐮🐥🐷 P.S. Our Movement Grants Matching Challenge is live! Donate to help fund the next wave of animal advocacy.

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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you want to help animals but find it hard to decide how? At ACE, we use evidence and reason to identify the animal organizations and initiatives that will help the most animals with your donations. Check out the Greatest Needs Fund: [bit.ly/Greatest-Needs-Funds-Socials]
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're trying to reach more people who could help animals, and to do that we want to explain our work more clearly. Your perspective will help us evaluate how we talk about ACE. Got five minutes? Tell us what you think: forms.gle/UEHayZio4Rhg... We really appreciate your time.
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Your views on Animal Charity Evaluators.
Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. We're trying to reach more people who could help animals, and to do that we need to talk about our work more clearly. We'd love to know how you ...
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Here are the faces behind our charity evaluations, grants, recommendations, and a lot of shared Google Docs.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If you'll be at the 2026 DAF Giving Summit in Austin on September 23–25, come say hi. Animal Charity Evaluators will have a booth, with our and Executive Director, Stien van der Ploeg 🔸 and Development Director, Emma Gonzalez 🔸, attending as well.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What works for animals depends on more than the intervention itself. Better for Animals is a living document that maps the evidence across ~30 different animal advocacy interventions, from documentaries and podcasts to corporate outreach, legal advocacy, and vegan pledges.
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Better for Animals Recap - Animal Charity Evaluators
Explore evidence-based research from Animal Charity Evaluators on animal advocacy interventions, their effectiveness, impact, and how to help the most animals.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
How would you describe ACE to a friend, in your own words? We're trying to reach more people who could help animals, and for that we want to explain our work more clearly. We'd love to know how you see ACE, in your own words. Got 5 minutes? Fill this out forms.gle/cMg2DyEzwvmQ...
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Your views on Animal Charity Evaluators.
Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. We're trying to reach more people who could help animals, and to do that we need to talk about our work more clearly. We'd love to know how you ...
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
At AVA Summit, Ghana, our Executive Director, Stien van der Ploeg, led a workshop titled “Measure It, Do Better, Help More,” exploring how thoughtful impact measurement can strengthen both programs and fundraising.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We were featured in @wired. WIRED just published an article on what could be one of the largest shifts in philanthropy in decades. Read the full article in Wired: www.wired.com/story/nonpro... #AnimalWelfare #EffectiveGiving #Philanthropy #IPO
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We were excited to host a fellow this summer from the Reducetarian, Sarah Maloney! Sarah worked with the Development team for ten weeks focusing on scoping out the creation of a new monthly donor program.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"Electric cars. Medical drones in Rwanda and Ghana. And now, lab grown meat!" Meet Matt, one of our Movement Grants Donors. Here's why he gives, in his words: “As a kid, I aspired to build a better world through engineering.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Brazil just banned foie gras, becoming the first country in Latin America to ban both its production and sale. Brazil's Congress passed the bill unanimously, and President Lula signed it into law on July 24, citing animal cruelty.
FOIE GRAS BANNED IN BRAZIL
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Why do advocates not use research more often, and what can we do about it? Our Senior Researcher Dr. Alina Salmen, PhD recently spoke with PHAIR Society about this challenge and how Better for Animals helps address it. Read the full conversation with PHAIR Society: phairsociety.org/2026/07/10/h...
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We wanted to help people see what Movement Grants actually supports. So this year, we built something interactive. A page where you pick an animal and explore who's working to help them. Go take a look! bit.ly/ACE-MGMC-X-M... #movementgrants #animaladvocacy #gamified
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"In countries like the Philippines, discussions around farmed animals cannot be separated from questions of livelihoods, public health, food security, climate vulnerability, and structural inequality." 📷Read the story of Asia Farming Solutions:https://bit.ly/ACE-Asia-Farming-Solutions
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Happy 80th birthday, Peter Singer! 🌱 His work has shaped how people across the globe think about animals, and inspired so many of us to take their suffering seriously.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This graph has lived on our website for a while now. It still gives us pause. It's also why people around the world keep showing up. They're building organizations, testing new ideas, changing policies, and working to improve life for animals who are too often overlooked.
3% of U.S. animal charity donations go specifically toward helping farmed animals.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Your generosity powered our first Greatest Need Fund distribution of ~$350k this May! We allocated ~$240k to our Recommended Charities, $110k to Movement Grants, and a small allocation of ~$3.5k to our own operations. You can read more about the distribution here: bit.ly/ACE-GNF-Q1-2026
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A donor just made their first-ever gift after watching this video. Their message: "I'd been prompted hundreds of times before. This time it landed differently." We partnered with WhatsItLike to create something that takes a different approach to talking about animal welfare.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Announcing the six organizations selected for ACE's 2026 charity evaluations! Six organisations made it to the final list, including 4 that currently hold ACE’s recommendation status. You can read more about the Selection Process using the link comment below.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Around the world, animal advocates are fighting for change — under-resourced, largely invisible, and chronically underfunded. ACE's Movement Grants exists to find them and back them. Right now, every dollar you give is matched. We're already 30% to our goal.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Meet one of our Movement Grantees: Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW). ANAW is leading efforts to create chicken welfare standards in Nakuru County, Kenya and the results speak for themselves.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We're hiring two roles that help build a more effective animal advocacy movement. Movement Grants Manager – manage grantmaking, lead proposal reviews, guide decisions Researcher – assess charities, conduct cost-effectiveness analyses, influence funding decisions
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We're thrilled to launch our Matching Challenge for Movement Grants. Make Your Move For Animals. Your contribution to Movement Grants helps us support promising projects worldwide. And for a limited time through July 3, each dollar you give is MATCHED.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
96% of UK adults and 64% of US adults say keeping pigs in confinement cages is unacceptable. Yet around 85% of farmed animals in the UK, and 99% in the US, are raised in factory farms. A recent article by Our World in Data examines this gap: bit.ly/43FNWtY
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Most people care about farm animals — our food system doesn't reflect that
Surveys worldwide show that most people find common animal farming practices unacceptable, even where meat consumption is high.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Can ballot measures, referendums, and citizen petitions really change the laws that govern animals' lives? See what the evidence says: bit.ly/BFA-Popular-Initiatives #AnimalWelfare #PolicyChange #BetterForAnimals
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Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Popular Initiatives - Animal Charity Evaluators
Explore ACE’s evidence review on popular initiatives in animal advocacy, including ballot measures, policy impact, effectiveness, and risks.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Trillions of animals suffer every day on farms and in the wild. That's the problem. Effective giving is part of the solution. Effective giving means making your donations count. Find us under the Research section at effectivegiving.net/#research and help us help more animals.
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Effective giving: doing more good with each donation
A concise introduction to effective giving, with links to organizations in more than 20 countries.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We're hiring a part-time Development Coordinator to support our Development team this summer and through Giving Season in the fall. $40–50/hr | 16–20 hrs/week 6-month contract | Remote, U.S. only | Applications close May 24 Apply here: bit.ly/ACE-Hiring-Development-Coord…
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Development Coordinator - Animal Charity Evaluators
This temporary contractor role combines development operations and fundraising support to advance our mission.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Can books, documentaries, and podcasts really change people's attitudes and behaviors toward animals? In our latest Better for Animals post, we cover the evidence behind books, documentaries, and podcasts as tools for change. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/BFA-books-documentaries-podc…
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Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Books, Documentaries, and Podcasts - Animal Charity Evaluators
What does the evidence say about books, documentaries, and podcasts as tools for animal advocacy? Explore ACE's research-based insights and findings.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Our latest Movement Grants recipients are here! This round, we received 447 expressions of interest from advocates across the globe. After careful review, we're awarding $1,315,279 to 25 projects and organisations reducing animal suffering worldwide. bit.ly/ACE-MG-Q1-2026
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For our latest Monthly Spotlight, we're featuring User-Friendly Marketing, an ACE Movement Grants recipient and marketing agency dedicated entirely to supporting the animal advocacy movement. Read the full interview here: bit.ly/ACE-Monthly-Spotlight-User-F…
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Animal Charity Evaluators is looking for a Communications Manager. Location: Remote (U.S. only) Compensation: $38.43-$54.24 per hour Hours: Part-time (16-20 hours/week) Application close date: May 3, 2026 Apply here: bit.ly/ACE-Hiring-Comms-Manager-2026
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Communications Manager - Animal Charity Evaluators
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take the lead on growing ACE's digital donor base.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Wild animals make up the vast majority of animals on Earth. But understanding their experiences—and how to help them—is complex. At Animal Charity Evaluators, we explore this area carefully, weighing both the uncertainty and the potential for impact. Learn more: bit.ly/ACE-Why-wild-animals
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Farmed animals account for over 99% of all animals killed for human consumption globally. Yet only 3% of animal charity funding in the U.S. goes toward helping them. Here's ACE’s take on why farmed animal welfare deserves more of our collective attention: bit.ly/ACE-Why-farmed-animals
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Our team recently came together in Costa Rica for a retreat—time well spent stepping away from the day-to-day and thinking more deeply about our work. We left with more clarity on where we’re headed, and a stronger appreciation for the people we get to do this work with.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has changed some of the rules around charitable tax deductions in the US. We cover what actually changed for charitable giving & why 2026 is still an important year to support animal advocacy. ▶️https://bit.ly/ACE-OBBBA
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Means for Animals
Learn about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects your giving in 2026, tax changes and why you should still donate now to help animals.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has changed some of the rules around charitable tax deductions in the US. We cover what actually changed for charitable giving & why 2026 is still an important year to support animal advocacy. ▶️https://bit.ly/ACE-OBBBA
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Means for Animals
Learn about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects your giving in 2026, tax changes and why you should still donate now to help animals.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Our latest #BetterForAnimals post looks at the evidence behind network building — what coalitions and connections are achieving for animals, and where the research still has gaps. Read more: bit.ly/BFA-Network-Building #AnimalAdvocacy #AnimalWelfare
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Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Network Building
Learn about coalitions, events, and community initiatives that boost collaboration, impact, and retention.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The preliminary application for ACE’s 2026 Charity Evaluations is due tomorrow, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. If your charity works on farmed or wild animal welfare and you think you might be a good fit, find out more here: bit.ly/ACE-CharityEvals-2026
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Our latest Monthly Spotlight features Mona Oliver, operations director and co-founder of Animals Aotearoa, a New Zealand-based charity working to end the suffering of farmed animals and a recipient of ACE's Movement Grants. Read more: bit.ly/ACE-Monthly-Spotlight-Animal…
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Monthly Spotlight - Animals Aotearoa
Discover how Animals Aotearoa is improving chicken welfare in New Zealand and Australia through corporate campaigns.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The full conversation between Lewis Bollard and Stien van der Ploeg at the Sentient Futures Summit is now up. They covered how AI could reshape animal advocacy — shifting timelines, moral lock-in, and using AI as a tool for the movement. Watch here → www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOuhX3FWlQ
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What the Animal Movement Gets Wrong About AI | Lewis Bollard
What should the animal advocacy movement do differently in the age of AI? In this fireside chat, Lewis Bollard, who oversees farm animal welfare funding at C...
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Should organizations still apply if they’re uncertain about their eligibility or competitiveness? Learn more about the ACE’s charity evaluation process, selection criteria, and frequently asked questions here: bit.ly/ACE-CharityEvals-2026 Applications close on April 3, 2026 (11:59pm, PDT)
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Apply for Charity Evaluations | Animal Charity Evaluators
Discover how to participate in ACE’s charity evaluation process, including application guidelines, the process and timeline, and FAQs.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
How does being evaluated help charities? In this post, we outline the benefits of participating in ACE’s Charity Evaluations — and what additional support comes with being selected as a Recommended Charity. Apply here: bit.ly/ACE-CharityEvals-2026
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We’re now accepting applications for ACE’s 2026 Charity Evaluations. If your charity believes it aligns with our evaluation criteria, we encourage you to apply. Deadline: April 3, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PDT) Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/ACE-CharityEvals-2026
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
We're glad to share that ACE has again received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. For us, transparency means sharing how we work — from our evaluation methods to our funding decisions. Read more: animalcharityevaluators.org/transpa…
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Transparency | Animal Charity Evaluators
We value transparency, and make an effort to be as transparent as possible in our process.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thanks to your generosity, ACE has awarded ~1.9 million USD from our Recommended Charity Fund this February — the second-largest disbursement since we launched the fund in 2017, and $60,000 more than last February. Read more: bit.ly/RCF-Updates-Feb2026
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Recommended Charity Fund: February 2026 Update
Discover what our Recommended Charities have accomplished for animals in second half of 2025 with support from the Recommended Charity Fund.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
This month we're spotlighting SHARED and the work they're doing in Ghana to make farmed animal welfare part of the bigger conversation. We spoke with Director Emmanuel Awuni about their One Health approach Read more: bit.ly/ACE-Monthlyspotlight-SHARED
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Monthly Spotlight: SHARED’s Fish Welfare Work in Ghana
Learn how SHARED helped secure fish welfare provisions in Ghana’s 2025 Fisheries Act through evidence-based advocacy.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
What role do investigations play in improving conditions for farmed animals? Our latest Better for Animals spotlight reviews the available evidence on investigations as an advocacy intervention. Read more: bit.ly/BFA-Investigations
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Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Investigations
Uncover what the research says about animal cruelty investigations—their impact, limits, and legal role. Explore the findings now.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Applications for ACE's Board of Directors close in one week. We're looking for people who are deeply committed to evidence-based and high-impact animal advocacy. Apply by: March 1, 2026 | Remote | ~10 hours/month | Volunteer (3-year term) Apply here: ecs.page.link/4EX2r
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
At ACE, our mission is to find and promote the most effective ways to help animals. That means helping donors identify charities committed to evidence-based decision-making. Cameron from Wild Animal Initiative, one of our Recommended Charities for 2025, recently shared his perspective.
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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
AI is reshaping strategy and funding. At the Sentient Futures Summit, Lewis Bollard (Coefficient Giving) spoke with Stien van der Ploeg (Animal Charity Evaluators) about hiring adaptable teams, using short feedback loops, and building AI fluency. How are you adapting?
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