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Scott emphasizes the financial integrity of Charity Water’s model, where operational costs are separated from direct project funding. Only about 20% of the organization’s expenses go to overhead, with the rest funding water projects directly. This transparency attracts donors, who can see exactly where their money goes—over 70,000 project locations are mapped globally.
He discusses innovative fundraising streams, including a subscription model akin to Netflix—monthly donations of $20, $40, or more, which help sustain ongoing projects. Top talent from tech companies helps run the organization efficiently, with efforts to keep overhead lean and transparent.