AIM Programs Joint Application 2024.2

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A welcome from AIM co-founder Joey Savoie:
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Have you read through our Applicant Resources? Over the years, we’ve collected a large number of resources that we think contain important concepts and great advice on topics such as starting non-profits, personal growth, making better decisions, ambitious altruism, and more. We strongly recommend applicants explore these recommendations before submitting an application if they are not familiar with these concepts.
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What is your name and email address?* This field is required.Please record the email address you use for this application. We ask that future submissions include the same address so we can easily link your submissions to a shared file. If you would like to change your email address at any point please reach out to us at candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com.
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To which AIM programs are you applying?You are invited to apply to multiple programs! Please note that your response here will influence the fit questions that follow. We are exploring a new model for the AIM Research Program and have not committed to running this program in 2025. As such, we are only accepting expressions of interest in this program. Applicants for AIM Research as well as one of our other programs (Charity Entrepreneurship; AIM Founding to Give) will proceed through the normal application process for those other programs. Applicants who only select AIM Research Program will not be asked to complete further application stages beyond this form at this time, and will be contacted in future should we commit to running an AIM Research Program in 2025 and have spaces to fill on this.
AIM Founding to Give (Jan 6 - March/April 2025)
Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (Feb-Mar, 2025; 8 weeks)
Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (Aug-Sept, 2025; 8 weeks)
AIM Research Program - Expression of Interest (likely early 2025; details TBC)
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For the Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program, are you applying to found one of our intervention ideas (standard case) or to found your own intervention idea?* This field is required.More information about recent top intervention ideas can be found on our website. No specific experience or background is necessary to apply for any of them. If you apply with your own idea, we will evaluate both your fit as a program participant and whether your idea meets the research evaluation criteria we use to select top intervention ideas.
I am applying to found one of AIM's top nonprofit intervention ideas (standard case)
I am applying with my own intervention idea but would be similarly keen to found one of AIM's top nonprofit intervention ideas
I am applying with my own intervention idea and I would strongly prefer to found that
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Please describe your own charity idea as concretely as possible. Be sure to include arguments about why your idea may be as (1) evidenced-based and (2) cost-effective as our previous top intervention ideas. (max. 500 words)* This field is required.Feel free to also add in a link to more information if you have it on hand.
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Would you like us to share your application with other organisations in the AIM ecosystem that might be a good fit for you?* This field is required.Where possible, we want to connect talented applicants to opportunities in our ecosystem even if they aren't selected for our programs at AIM. By selecting "yes", you permit us to share your name, email, and information submitted to us in the course of this process, including test task submissions, with organizations in our network in case we would like to recommend you for an open position. You can email candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com to revoke your consent at any time.
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Please upload your CV:* This field is required.We are particularly interested in learning about ambitious, self-driven, and altruistic pursuits or achievements from your CV, such as independent projects or results you have achieved in your job(s).
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Fit Questions (1/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 10 statements.
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6. I have a history of completing complex projects without supervision.
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7. Whatever it takes, you need to get the important people on your side.
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8. Of all the different philosophies that exist in the world, there is probably only one which is correct.
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8. Of all the different philosophies that exist in the world, there is probably only one which is correct.
9. Over the course of my life, my opinions have changed very little.
10. I see myself as someone who is dependable, self disciplined.
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Fit Questions (2/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 10 statements.
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12. People should take into consideration evidence that goes against their beliefs.
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14. I manage my time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
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15. In my past jobs, I was most engaged when I learned many things more shallowly rather than going into the details.
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17. I believe that individuals have a moral obligation to use their resources (time, money, skills) to do as much good as possible.
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18. I like to be confident I can do well in a task before I try to complete it.
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12. People should take into consideration evidence that goes against their beliefs.
13. When my mind is set on something, it hardly ever changes.
14. I manage my time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
15. In my past jobs, I was most engaged when I learned many things more shallowly rather than going into the details.
16. There are things you should hide from other people to preserve your reputation.
17. I believe that individuals have a moral obligation to use their resources (time, money, skills) to do as much good as possible.
18. I like to be confident I can do well in a task before I try to complete it.
19. It is important to persevere in your beliefs even when evidence is brought to bear against them.
20. I'm comfortable making decisions quickly and with incomplete information.
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Fit Questions (3/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 10 statements.
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22. I quickly decide on what actions to take to solve problems
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24. The good accomplished by charities shouldn't be reduced to metrics.
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25. In group projects with other people, I usually step up and take the lead.
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26. A personal goal in my life is to significantly improve the lives of a large number of people and/or animals.
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27. I don't stop working until a product is in perfect condition.
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28. I believe that loyalty to one's ideals and principles is more important than open-mindedness.
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29. Most of my donations go to causes that directly affect me or my community.
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21. I avoid direct conflict with others because they may be useful in the future.
22. I quickly decide on what actions to take to solve problems
23. I easily reorganize my work to adapt to new circumstances.
24. The good accomplished by charities shouldn't be reduced to metrics.
25. In group projects with other people, I usually step up and take the lead.
26. A personal goal in my life is to significantly improve the lives of a large number of people and/or animals.
27. I don't stop working until a product is in perfect condition.
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29. Most of my donations go to causes that directly affect me or my community.
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In general, what is your level of interest in working on the following areas in the nonprofit space?* This field is required.0 = Not interested, 5 = High interest. Please scroll down within this list to see all areas.
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When looking to find out something about the world, the type of evidence I tend to favour is…* This field is required.
Expert consensus in the field
Scientific studies and meta analyses
Compelling rational and logical arguments
Surveying people affected
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When comparing charities in the world, I'd estimate that...* This field is required.
the most effective ones are closest to twice as good as the average
the most effective ones are closest to 100x better than the average
the most effective ones are closest to 10,000x better than the average, or more
they are too difficult to compare
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How do you feel about travelling or moving to launch a nonprofit or for-profit?* This field is required.
I would like to focus my work on my local area
I wouldn't be keen to spend more than 2 months a year in another country
I would be keen to spend up to half of my time in most other countries (~6 months per year)
I'd probably be open to moving to most other countries
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When it comes to considering how good a charity is, I care most about is...* This field is required.
The intentions and motivations of the charity
The produced results of the charity
The principles and values of the charity
All three equally
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In my opinion, the most admirable charities are...* This field is required.
experimental charities that try something wildly different and new
charities where people help their own community
charities that implement proven cost-effective solutions at scale
meta charities that multiply the impact of others
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______ is a key strategy that I think should be used more often in the wider charity world.* This field is required.
Think global but act local
Sustainable solutions
Low overhead
Cost-effectiveness
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How strong a sense do you have of the charitable area or type of intervention you want to work on?* This field is required.
I know the exact area I want to work in
I have no idea what area I want to work in, I am open to almost everything
I have some sense of the general areas I want to work in, but am open to the specifics
I am pretty sold on one area but could be open to others
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Which of the following do you think is most important to AIM?* This field is required.
Achieving the SDGs
Helping people help their community
Funding social enterprises
Creating a high-impact philanthropic ecosystem
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My prime motivation for founding a new organization is:* This field is required.
The autonomy of working for myself
A high level of personal fit
The learning and growth I could gain
The impact it could have
The career capital it could give me
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Two co-founders need to research the best target audience for a charity intervention. Together, the two co-founders can complete the necessary research in four days. Co-founder A can conduct the research by himself in six days. How long would it take co-founder B to write the report by herself, assuming all speeds and research lengths are consistent?* This field is required.
Four days
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Assume the fictional charity BehaviouralRadio is scaling up its work in Africa. It doubles the geographic area it covers with its messaging every year. If it takes the charity 20 years to cover all of Africa, how long would it take the charity to cover half of it?* This field is required.
10 years
19 years
40 years
11 years
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Assume administering a vaccine costs $10.10 USD in total. The administration effort and staffing costs $10.00 USD more than the vaccine dose itself. How much does a dose of the vaccine cost?* This field is required.
$0.05 USD
$10.00 USD
$0.10 USD
$1.05 USD
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Which of these companies would you be most interested to found?* This field is required.
A company that sells customisable merchandise and donates 10% of their profits
A company that sells AI products that are able to drive the productivity of small & medium enterprises up significantly
A company that sells clothes and accessories from recycled and sustainable materials
A company that sells a software platform to improve supply chains for pharmacies & hospitals in emerging markets
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What source of funding would you most like to use for fundraising for your company in your second year? Please select one* This field is required.
Philanthropic donations
Equity investments from impact investors
Venture capital funding
Crowdfunding
I would prefer not to get investment and bootstrap my company instead
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Describe your experience level building software technology. Please indicate whether you believe you could create the following technologies (by yourself, from start to finish) at your current skill level.* This field is required.
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Please use the check-boxes below to indicate your level of experience with AI, LLMs, and machine learning technologies. Please check all that apply.* This field is required.
I have used AI or LLMs to generate images, text, or code
I have take (online) courses or read books and articles about using AI
I have used AI API's to add AI features to a system
I have experience running AI/ML/LLMs in production environments, including data preprocessing, model training, optimization, and deployment
I contributed to research or open-source projects
I have implemented basic machine learning models using pre-built libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow) on small datasets, such as classification or regression tasks
I have experience running pre-trained models locally
I have fine-tuned pre-trained language models (e.g., GPT-3, BERT) on specific tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, or chatbot development using libraries like Hugging Face Transformers
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If you launched a for-profit startup, to what continents would you be willing to relocate? Please check all that apply.* This field is required.
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
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If you made $50,000 USD per year, how much would you donate to charity, to which exact organization(s), and why to these in particular?* This field is required.500 word max.
0/500
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Please rank the following four factors based on what you believe are the most critical components for an outstanding nonprofit organization. Provide a brief explanation for your ranking order.* This field is required.Four factors: (A) The scientific evidence base for the program the organsation runs (B) Involving local stakeholders in decision-making (C) The estimated effects of the nonprofit on the far future (e.g., >100 years) (D) The cost per intervention, animal, or person helped by the nonprofit 500 word max.
0/500
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If you launched a business and made $1,000,000 USD in exit funds to donate, to which exact organization(s) would you donate, and why to these in particular?* This field is required.500 word max.
0/500
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Please tell us about a time you needed to fundraise for a project or business. How much did you raise and what was your role in fundraising?* This field is required.500 word max.
0/500
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Have you used a large language model or other AI tool to write your answer to these questions?* This field is required.
YESNO
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What is your country of residence?* This field is required.
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Which best describes your level of familiarity with the Effective Altruism movement?* This field is required.
I have not heard of Effective Altruism or I'm unsure what it is
I have encountered Effective Altruist ideas in books or online media
I have participated in virtual programs, book clubs, or seminars with others in order to learn about Effective Altruism
I have attended an Effective Altruism conference (i.e., EAGx, EAG) or otherwise engaged deeply with Effective Altruism
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On a scale of 0-2, please rate the significance of different touchpoints in convincing you to apply* This field is required.0 = I did not view this touchpoint or information from this touchpoint did not influence my decision to apply, 1 = Information from this touchpoint contributed to my decision, but even without it, it’s likely that I would have still applied, 2 = My decision to apply was highly contingent on information from this touchpoint.
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On a scale of 0-2, please rate the importance of the following factors in your decision to apply* This field is required.0 = This factor did not influence my decision to apply, 1 = This factor contributed to my decision, but even without it, it’s likely that I would have still applied, 2 = My decision to apply was highly contingent on this factor
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Opportunity to found a new organization compared to taking a job within an existing organization
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Please indicate any prior application rounds in which you applied for AIM's programs* This field is required.
This is my first application to AIM's programs
August 2024 (advertised Feb-Apr 2024)
February 2024 (advertised late 2023)
August 2023 (advertised early 2023)
February 2023 (advertised late 2022)
August 2022 or prior
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I give my consent for Ambitious Impact (a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales with charity number 1195850) to process my data provided on this form for the purpose of recruitment in accordance with the UK GDPR. I will be able to access my data and delete it at any time by contacting: candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com* This field is required.
Yes
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(Optional) Is there any other information you would like to share before submitting this form?
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(Optional) Is there anyone you think would be a great fit for AIM's programs who we should contact? Please add their email address or LinkedIn here.
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MC Cause Alignment / 40
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MC Logistic Flexibility /25
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MC Epistemics /30
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MC Values /70
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MC IQ /30
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MC Fit Ambitious Altruism /28
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MC Fit Epistemics /63
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MC Fit Startup Fit /63
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MC Fit Mach Score /28
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AFG Tech/ 25
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AFG Relocation /3
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Tripped LLM or AIM Screens /2 Presented as % Failed
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