Is Active Giving a non-profit organisation?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"No, Active Giving is not a non-profit. We are a social enterprise that applies strategies & operations of commercial companies that will benefit environmental causes.\n\nWhile we have common values and share operational processes, our revenue model and funding source differ from typical non-profits."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">No, Active Giving is not a non-profit organisation. We are a social enterprise that applies strategies & operations of commercial companies that will benefit environmental causes. While we have common values and share operational processes, our revenue model and funding source differ from typical non-profits.

Why do you do what you do?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"We believe that the act of doing good in today's world is not in-line with our daily behaviors, actions and tools. Therefore we want to tap into an existing behavior of our users (sports activity) and combine it with existing spendings of companies (spending marketing budgets) and with that increase funding volumes non-profits receive to create a higher impact on current issues. \n\nBorn out of own personal experiences where funding for non-profit projects has not worked out as planned we want to support people in doing good. And involve them into doing those good actions more regularly also in order to become aware of what action is needed. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">We believe that the act of doing good in today’s world is not in-line with our daily behaviors, actions and tools. Therefore we want to tap into an existing behavior of our users (sports activity) and combine it with existing spendings of companies (spending marketing budgets) and with that increase funding volumes non-profits receive to create a higher impact on current issues. Born out of own personal experiences where funding for non-profit projects has not worked out as planned we want to support people in doing good. And involve them into doing those good actions more regularly also in order to become aware of what action is needed.

How does Active Giving work?

You can use the Active Giving app to track your runs or bike-rides or enter your last workout. Active Giving will generate financial contributions to charitable projects based on your activities and pay these in recurring intervals to the projects.

Which sports activities are eligible for Active Giving?

With Active Giving a wide range of sport activities are eligible. The most current list is available in the app itself, while in the list below are a few activities and the unit based on which the impact is calculated: Kilometers based running cycling walking swimming kayaking … Kilocalorie based yoga indoor cycling gym workouts HIIT Pilates …

Is Active Giving free to use?

Yes, Active Giving is free to use.

Why should I join the Active Giving movement?

By joining Active Giving you can contribute to a better world by simply being active and not changing any behavior. You will get rewarded by doing good for yourself and doing good for the planet.

What is the vision of Active Giving?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Short-term we want to provide a platform through which active people and forward-thinking companies as sponsors can contribute to environmental causes and showing their impact, as well as gain knowledge about environmental issues and projects. \n\nIn the future we also want to expand our non-profit offerings to humanitarian, sealife and other meaningful projects that need the most support. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">Short-term we want to provide a platform through which active people and forward-thinking companies as sponsors can contribute to environmental causes and showing their impact, as well as gain knowledge about environmental issues and projects. In the future we also want to expand our non-profit offerings to humanitarian, sealife and other meaningful projects that need the most support.

How can I be part of Active Giving?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Unfortunately as of today we cannot offer you our own app yet, but we suggest to download apps like \"Strava\", \"RunLive\" or \"Runtastic\" to record your activities and share them on Instagram. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">You can become part of the movement by downloading our app in the Apple App or Google Play Stores.

Is there a maximum impact I can achieve?

The current maximum activities per day are: 2 for manually entered activities 5 for GPS tracked activities or ones that are synchronized through Strava.

How long do I have to run/walk/bike/… to plant 1 tree?

The actual impact depends on the project you are supporting with the respective activity. But as example values for some of our platform project partners, the following performance is required to plant 1 tree. Running: 5 km Cycling: 10 km Walking: 10 km Swimming: 1 km All other Workouts: 200 kcal

I love your idea, how can I support?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"We are thankful for everyone who offers support to help us. What everyone can do is spread the word about Active Giving and motivate friends & family to follow us, become active and share their activities. \nAlso live-by-example and live a lifestyle that does not harm our environment as much: buy less clothes, take the bike instead of a car, a train instead of a plane and support causes and non-profits among many others.\n\nIf you want to work with us directly, please contact info@activegiving.org"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">We are thankful for everyone who offers support to help us. What everyone can do is spread the word about Active Giving and motivate friends & family to follow us, become active and share their activities. Also be an example and live a lifestyle that does not harm our environment as much: buy less clothes, take the bike instead of a car, a train instead of a plane and support causes and non-profits among many others. If you want to work with us directly, please contact info@activegiving.org

Which projects do you currently support?

You can always read about our partner projects here or inside the app itself.

Will you also add more projects in the future?

Yes, while we will focus on environmental topics at the moment, we will also consider adding projects that focus on different issues.

Based on which criteria do you select your projects?

Our criteria catalogue for now is rather short and will be evolving over time. As for now we pick environmental projects which have a focus on social impact, meaning that the social benefits are not only spill-over effects but are core of the program. This is achieved by involving the local community into the afforestation efforts in a way that they generate incomes from participating in the program or becoming food secure, so in turn they become independent from the main organisation in the future.

Can I get my project added?

Please contact partnerships@activegiving.de to get in touch with us.

Where do the funds come from?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"As for now the donations are funded privately and event-based kickbacks in first collaboration projects with sport events and rbands. In the future the donations will be funded by corporate sponors that want to contribute to a better world. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">The funds used to pay the projects are Active Givings advertisement revenues. These are paid by forward-thinking companies that want to contribute to a better world.

Why should I sponsor Active Giving? What’s in it for me?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"As a sponsor not only you contribute to a better world by rerouting media budgets to environmental causes, but you also create a meaningful relationship with the users, by supporting a cause they care about. Also Active Giving will provide you with many insights about environmental issues, projects and achievements. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">As a sponsor not only you contribute to a better world by rerouting media budgets to environmental causes, but you also create a meaningful relationship with the users, by supporting a cause they care about. Also Active Giving will provide you with many insights about environmental issues, projects and achievements.

How can I become a sponsor?

Please contact laurent@activegiving.de

What are the requirements to use the app?

We haven’t restricted our app to be compatible with any specific devices or operating systems yet. It has been optimized for screen sizes 4,7″ (iPhone 7) screen sizes and bigger.

How can I disconnect my Strava account?

In order to disconnect your Strava account, you need to revoke access of the Active Giving app in your Strava account.

What can I do with the Active Giving app?

The app enables you to generate contributions to environmental projects from your physical activities and by doing so not only support your personal health, but also the health of our planet. Active Giving will calculate a contribution based on your activity and will use part of its advertising revenues to pay the projects. You can either do this on your own, or as part of the team. To be part of a team, you must enter it by receiving a code from a respective team-owner, which are currently focused to specific programs, such as company fitness challenges or event-based teams.

How can I change my name or email address?

Please contact us at support@activegiving.de

Why should I create a profile and how do I do that?

In order to enable the Teams functionality, connect your Strava account to synch activity data to Active Giving and in order to select your favorite project you need to create an account with us. You only need to provide your name and email address and enter the code we will send to your email address in the app interface. Furthermore by creating a profile, you can also use it on a different device.

Can I invest my own money to pay to the projects?

As of now, the Active Giving does not offer users to fund directly to the projects.

How can I join a Team?

In order to join a team, you have been provided a 6-digit alphanumeric code by the respective team owner. If you have it at hand, go to “Teams” and enter the code.

Which activity types can I track?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The Active Giving app supports all activity types that Strava allows, plus a few more. GPS tracking is only available to distance-based activities, while the manual tracking can be used for activities in which you workout on the spot. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">The Active Giving app supports all activity types that Strava allows, plus a few more. GPS tracking is only available to distance-based activities, while the manual tracking can be used for activities like yoga, gym workouts or indoor cycling.

Can I create my own team?

As of today, teams can only be created by Active Giving. In case you are interested in having your own team in the Active Giving app, please contact us at info@activegiving.de. Please note, that teams are currently limited to specific partner offerings and programs.

What data is used to generate the contribution?

Your contribution of the payment is used based on the following attributes, depending on the activity type: For distance-based activities: kilometers covered For all other activities: kilocalories burned

Can I join multiple teams?

As of now the Active Giving app allows users to join one team only.

Can I generate a contribution with an activity that is not based on kilometers?

Yes, for this you can select the “Manual” tab, select your activity and enter the kilocalories burned. In case you don’t know the kilocalories burned, simply enter the duration of the exercise and we will convert this into kilocalories burned for you.

How can I connect my Strava account?

From the main menu, click on “Connect Strava” and you will be forwarded to the Strava webview. Here you must enter your Strava credentials on the first page. On the following page you will need to authorize Strava to provide your activity information to Active Giving. Once this is done, your activity data will be automatically downloaded from Active Giving after it has been uploaded to Strava.

Can I connect with my friends through the app?

As of now, this feature is not implemented yet, but we look forward to introducing it soon!

Where can I download the app?

The Active Giving app can be download for Android and iOS through the respective links: Google Play Store Apple iOS

Can I also connect other Devices/Platforms to feed in activity data?

Yes, you can sync your activity data into Active Giving by connecting a Strava account.

Are there any limits?

Yes, we currently set the following limits: Maximum limit of daily activities: 2 Maximum amount per activity: 15 trees or 150 points per activity. While you can track more than two activities on the same day and store activities that would contribute to more than 15 trees or 150 points, they will be capped.

Was macht Active Giving?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Active Giving is a platform that enables people to contribute to social and environmental causes by being active. With our product active people connect their fitness data to our donation platform, which converts the data into donation eligible points, which the #activegiver can then donate into non-profits around the globe. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":897,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0}">Active Giving is a platform that enables people to contribute to social and environmental causes by being active. With our product active people connect their fitness data to our donation platform, which converts the data into donation eligible points, which the #activegiver can then donate into non-profits around the globe.

ACTIVE GIVING

Do Good for Yourself

and for the Planet

BE ACTIVE AND DO GOOD

The climate crisis will negatively affect millions of communities and species.

While many of us would like to contribute to a healthier planet, we may not know how to do so. Active Giving has created a digital fitness solution that enables active people to contribute to social and environmental projects with their fitness routine.

Become an #activegiver by using the Active Giving fitness app to convert your calories burned or kilometers covered into trees planted .

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Trees planted by our Active Givers

“I’m an Active Giver, because running is my passion. It connects people no matter what gender, religion or origin, to run together. Let’s plant trees with our runs.“

Rene Claussnitzer

“With Active Giving, my workouts evolve from activity that is good for myself to activity that is good for the world. I’ve been given a renewed sense of purpose that fuels my workouts as a driving force for positive change.”

Lauren Krüger

“Doing yourself a favor by moving your body AND planting trees at the same time. Everybody should participate. It’s so easy to do good. What else are we waiting for?”

Ricarda Magduschewski

WHAT IS ACTIVE GIVING?

The principles of Active Giving are simple: make the world a better place through individual daily action.

Active Giving achieves this in three simple steps:

1. PARTNERSHIP

Active Giving collaborates with forward-thinking companies and events that want to support a healthy lifestyle while having a positive impact on the planet. These companies sponsor an Active Giver by planting trees on their behalf in order to raise awareness of their sustainability efforts.

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2. ACTIVE LIFESTLYE

Active Givers track fitness activities by using the app or importing data from third parties into Active Giving. Each activity is made possible through our forward-thinking company partners.

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3. PLANT TREES

Active Giving plants trees through tree planting partners globally.

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Still have questions? Read through our Frequently Asked Questions.

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EVENTS WITH ACTIVE GIVING

Run For Trees

In cooperation with Lauf Weiter 5 new trees will be planted for each participant to protect and support our environment!

July 24th – 25th

Sign-up here

Berlin Half Marathon

Run the next Berliner Half Marathon and get your Charity Ticket with our partner WWF. Take part of their Panda Running team while collecting donations to protect our forests!

August 22nd

Sign-up here

Online Classes

To keep you motivated and active during the winter season (and the lockdown) our community of #activators and #activegivers have created a calendar with some amazing online classes.

Virtual event

See the calendar here