My giving goal is to engage philanthropically over time, regardless of my success. Though I know my career work in the nonprofit sector will directly impact the lives of the constituents I work with, I want to always be in a place to donate what I can to organization’s whose mission, vision, and values directly align with mine: to improve the lives of their community through every stage and circumstance of their lives. Whether these organizations be near or far, I have set a goal for myself to give (at minimum) annually to organizations both big and small who care deeply about their communities. This year, I gave $10 to the organization CANMN supporting families and individuals in tumultuous times in Minneapolis. I hope in the future I can give 10, maybe, even 100 times that annually. Regardless of the amount, I have hope my donations can make a lasting impact on those who receive the benefits of my funds.