My giving goal is to intentionally incorporate philanthropy into my life by committing both my financial resources and my time to various organizations. Beginning with my first full-time job after graduation, I pledge to set aside 10% of my salary specifically to giving. By doing this, I will ensure that giving is not an afterthought, but a consistent and intentional part of my life. In addition to financial giving, I pledge to give my time by volunteering at least 2-4 hours each month with organizations that align with my values. Ultimately, my goal is to create a lifelong habit of giving that is intentional, informed, and impactful.

Throughout my giving journey, I want to keep at the forefront of my mind the reason behind my passion to give. Serving other is what we are called to do, as the Lord sent His son to serve and save us. In this we find hope in the world and joy in serving others. I will hold this in truth close to my heart as I prioritize serving and giving to others. I want to prioritize supporting nonprofits that focus on spreading the gospel and the hope it brings, as well as those dedicated to education, youth support, and meeting basic human needs. In addition I will also evaluate what the needs are in my community. During the first few years of my career, my goal is to allocate 5% of my income to giving. After five or ten years, I hope to increase my giving amount to around 10% of my income. To stay consistent, I plan to set aside funds in a separate account throughout the year, allowing me to give intentionally where needs are greatest by the end of each year. In addition to financial contributions, I also plan to find at least one organization and commit to at least two hours each month to serving others. Each year I will ensure to reflect and follow up on the impacts being made. I hope to keep and open conversation with my family to keep me accountable in giving.