About OpenGiving
Rethinking how participation and generosity work in the modern economy.
The Observation
Fundraising hasn't meaningfully changed in decades.
Most platforms are built around a single action: donate money. It works — but it narrows participation.
At the same time, economic activity has exploded.
But generosity? It disappears.
We saw a disconnect.
The Shift
We didn't want to build another donation tool.
We wanted to expand how participation works.
OpenGiving connects everyday activity to fundraising — so support doesn't rely solely on spare cash.
It integrates fundraising into normal life.
What We're Actually Building
OpenGiving is not just a fundraising tool.
It's a participation system.
We are building:
Flexible ways to support campaigns
Transparent routing of funds
Verified public impact records
Infrastructure that encourages ongoing contribution
The goal isn't transactions.
It's sustained engagement.
The Bigger Idea
We believe generosity should compound.
Today:
Your credit history follows you.
Your professional history follows you.
Your digital footprint follows you.
But your contributions don't.
GivingProfiles create continuity. Not to gamify charity — but to build accountability, trust, and recognition over time.
When impact is visible:
Communities strengthen
Trust increases
Participation becomes identity
Where This Leads
As automation reshapes work and skills become more fluid, reputation and character become stronger signals.
In that world, how you show up matters.
OpenGiving is building the rails for measurable goodwill.
Not as social currency — but as a transparent record of contribution.
We're early.
But the direction is clear.
Learn More
Dive deeper into the thinking behind our approach.
The Team
Building the infrastructure layer for participatory fundraising.
James Fang
CEO
Enricco Gemha
CTO
Ryan Li
Head of Product
Will Winarno
Head of Growth
Jerry Gao
Head of Marketplace
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