My giving goal is to put away sufficient money so that when I am nearing retirement, I can think deliberately about which organization(s) I would want to donate to, and which organization(s) could benefit from larger, less frequent sums of money. My goal is to squirrel away enough money that when I am older, I can afford to be truly generous, without having to worry about compromising my, or my family’s financial position. Some organizations I might consider would be the Humane Society, as well as local arts/ community centers in whatever area I might end up.

My giving goal is to build consistent and intentional philanthropic habits as I move forward in my career. Once I am financially stable, I hope to donate a meaningful percentage of my income each year to organizations that promote educational access and social mobility. I am especially passionate about supporting programs that help students from underserved communities reach higher education and develop long-term independence. In addition to financial contributions, I want to give through mentorship and volunteering my time and skills. My goal is for my giving to grow alongside my success and create lasting, sustainable impact.

I hope to be in a position to give 8-10% of my annual income each year to organizations that support women, youth, and/or animals. Along with income, I would like to be able to give my time and talents. Depending on where I live in the future, I would like to give to local organizations. If I were to stay in Madison, I would donate my money, time, and/or talents to the Madison Children’s Museum, Planned Parenthood, Humane Society, or The Madison Cat Project.

5 Years Post-Grad Give 1–3% of income annually ~$1,000–$3,000 per year 10 Years Post-Grad Give 3–5% of income annually ~$3,000–$7,000 per year Add one larger annual gift ($1–2k) 15 Years Post-Grad Give 5–7% of income annually ~$7,000–$15,000 per year Start a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) 20 Years Post-Grad Give 7–10%+ of income annually $15,000–$30,000+ per year Establish a named fund or endowment Mentor younger donors / structured philanthropic strategy

I aim to contribute 10% of my annual income to charitable organizations and community initiatives that align with my values. Over time, I hope to increase that percentage as my financial capacity expands to 20%. Giving is something I want to structure intentionally into my financial life and keep in mind when considering my future career salary.

My giving goal is to support civil engagement initiatives that promote a Bridging of the Political Divide.