Once I graduate, my giving goal will be to begin volunteering at 1-2 nonprofit organizations regularly. Once I start making a steady income, I will begin to donate money as well to these nonprofit organizations. I will decide what nonprofits once I settle into the city I will live post-graduate.
What is a Giving Goal?
Often, the idealism of youth is lost as one achieves success and acquires material possessions later in life. What was originally considered to be “enough” or even “beyond my wildest dreams” can become just another milestone on one’s quest…
Capturing your current vision of how you wish to give of yourself and your resources in the future could help you plan to give more meaningfully. Revisiting this vision in ten or twenty years could provide a reminder of the ideals of your youth that may shape or re-shape your future actions.
If you have already posted your Giving Goal and would like to update your email for future reminders, please contact info@thephilanthropylab.org
Step 1
Have a healthy and vigorous dialogue in your class on the general idea of having a personal Giving Goal as a college student.
Step 2
Set a Giving Goal concerning your future giving plans.
Step 3
Share a brief statement of your Giving Goals on The Philanthropy Lab’s portal as a way to inspire others to do the same. You may post anonymously to the public if you wish.
Step 4
Share your permanent email address and phone number with The Philanthropy Lab, for the sole purpose of the reminder mechanism, so we can remind you of your goal in 5 year increments for 20 years into the future.
Alumni Reflections
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Over 4,200+ course participants have written giving goals in a demonstration of leadership!
Anonymous
- 2025
- Fall
My giving goal is to give a minimum of 10% of my earnings away every year!
Anonymous
- 2025
- Fall
My goal is to start donating in my first year of my career by regularly contributing to a nonprofit that supports youth sports. I plan to donate 1% of my salary and commit to volunteering with the organization bi-weekly. I always enjoyed playing sports and being outdoors, so I would love the opportunity to give back and help kids have the same chance to be active while having the proper equipment, games, and toys. My hope is to advance in my career so that I can donate more over the years and make the greatest possible impact.
Anonymous
- 2025
- Fall
My giving goal is to give a 3-10% of my annual income to philanthropic initiatives. I want to do extensive research on non-profits throughout the communities I live in throughout my life and help support a diversified size and mission of non profit organizations.
Anonymous
- 2025
- Fall
My personal experiences supporting my community and learning about social issues have shaped my giving goal. I am especially committed to addressing hunger, supporting children and elders, and uplifting women. Even if I may not have the financial resources to give today, I can always give my time. In the future, I hope to give back in more ways than volunteering alone. After I retire, I want to volunteer regularly and continue meaningful work that strengthens the communities that supported me. My goal is to remain someone who gives generously, consistently, and with purpose.
Anonymous
- 2025
- Fall
The Strategic Goal: To prioritize measurable impact over emotion in every donation I make. The Leadership Goal: To volunteer for a non-profit organization within three years of graduation. The Financial Goal: I’ll try to contribute as much as I can towards the greater good & making the world a better place.