A new way to give. Full transparency, real participation.
For individuals, organizations, and companies. Give, organize, or participate in impact initiatives with full visibility from donation to outcome.
The giving model is changing
The traditional approach to giving is under pressure. Donors want flexibility and proof. Organizations need sustainable engagement. The old model optimizes what's broken. We're building infrastructure for what comes next.
Trust requires proof, not promises
- - More than 50% of people have lost confidence in the nonprofit sector. - Branding doesn't rebuild trust. Verification does.
Giving behavior is shifting
- - Donors want flexibility: give when and how they choose, without long-term commitments. - One-time giving is growing, but lifetime value is dropping. The model needs to adapt.
Activations stay fragmented
- - P2P campaigns are growing, but lack infrastructure to create lasting communities. - One-off campaigns don't build structural engagement.
For who?
Individuals
A new way to give
- ✓Give with full transparency: see exactly where your money goes
- ✓Participate as much or as little as you want
- ✓No commitments required. Engage through transparency, not obligation
Organizations
Structure P2P into lasting communities
- ✓Turn one-time activations into structural engagement
- ✓Build community memory between campaigns
- ✓Run initiatives without forming separate entities
Companies
Verifiable impact for ESG reporting
- ✓Track corporate giving with full audit trails
- ✓Align employees around causes with real participation
- ✓Report on verified outcomes, not just donations made
Individuals
A new way to give
- ✓Give with full transparency: see exactly where your money goes
- ✓Participate as much or as little as you want
- ✓No commitments required. Engage through transparency, not obligation
Organizations
Structure P2P into lasting communities
- ✓Turn one-time activations into structural engagement
- ✓Build community memory between campaigns
- ✓Run initiatives without forming separate entities
Companies
Verifiable impact for ESG reporting
- ✓Track corporate giving with full audit trails
- ✓Align employees around causes with real participation
- ✓Report on verified outcomes, not just donations made
“The Dementia Academy is proud to join OpenCharities. This platform enables our community members to put their impactful ideas into action. We both believe that collaboration creates more than the sum of its parts. 1 + 1 = 3.”
— Saskia Danen, Dementia Academy
“The Dementia Academy is proud to join OpenCharities. This platform enables our community members to put their impactful ideas into action. We both believe that collaboration creates more than the sum of its parts. 1 + 1 = 3.”
— Saskia Danen, Dementia Academy
When you use OpenCharities
When you do
From 'trust us' to 'verify yourself'
Traceable donations from giving to impact
Trust operationalized
Proof, not just perception
Activations that last
Each campaign builds on the last
When you don't
The black box
No visibility on funds
Trust through branding alone
No proof of results
Fragmentation
Campaigns without community
When you do
From 'trust us' to 'verify yourself'
Every donation is traceable from the moment of giving to verified impact.
Trust operationalized
Full transparency rebuilds credibility. Donors stay engaged because they can verify impact themselves.
Activations that last
Build community memory between campaigns. Each activation builds on the last.
Infrastructure for the new model
We're not optimizing what's broken. We're building what comes next.
When you don't
The black box
Donors don't know where their money goes. Trust erodes.
Trust through branding alone
Marketing can't replace verification. Trust erodes when donors can't see results.
Fragmentation
P2P campaigns come and go. No memory, no structural engagement.
Optimizing what's broken
More AI, better campaigns, but the underlying model keeps shrinking.
Our Vision
The giving model is changing. We're building what comes next.
Traditional fundraising optimizes a shrinking base: declining structural donors, fragmented activations, eroding trust. We're not optimizing the old model. We're building infrastructure for a new way of giving: transparent, participatory, and open to everyone, whether you're an individual, organization, or company.
From 'trust us' to 'verify yourself'.
Trust isn't built through branding. It's built through proof. Every donation on OpenCharities is traceable. Every outcome is verifiable. No hidden costs. Just direct, visible impact.
Our Vision
The giving model is changing. We're building what comes next.
Traditional fundraising optimizes a shrinking base: declining structural donors, fragmented activations, eroding trust. We're not optimizing the old model. We're building infrastructure for a new way of giving: transparent, participatory, and open to everyone, whether you're an individual, organization, or company.
From 'trust us' to 'verify yourself'.
Trust isn't built through branding. It's built through proof. Every donation on OpenCharities is traceable. Every outcome is verifiable. No hidden costs. Just direct, visible impact.
Why I started OpenCharities
“I couldn't find a way to start a charity with transparent donation flows and true community empowerment. I built OpenCharities to make this accessible to everyone.”
— Jelle Bets, Founder
Why I started OpenCharities
“I couldn't find a way to start a charity with transparent donation flows and true community empowerment. I built OpenCharities to make this accessible to everyone.”
— Jelle Bets, Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about OpenCharities
OpenCharities lets you verify where your money goes, not just trust that it arrives. Every euro is traceable from the moment you give to verified impact. You see proof, not promises.
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The future of giving is open, transparent, and community-driven. Whether you give, organize, or participate, we'd love you to be part of the journey.