I currently do not give too frequently as I do not have much to give. I do not have a consistent source of income; therefore, I cannot realistically give a recurring donation or commit to any significant contributions at the moment. However, this class has sparked my interest in being a philanthropist and has shown me the importance of giving. In the future, I hope to be consistently contributing at least 10-15% of my income. I plan to effectively allocate these funds into organizations that will create the greatest impact on our society.
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 [email protected]
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!
Mark Onders
- Fall
- 2024
I want to give a percentage of my annual income to charity. I want this rate to be flexible and constantly increasing as I become more comfortable in life and start a family. I want to give to charities that I personally feel affection for. I want to spend time volunteering with the homeless like I did in high school, and volunteer in food kitchens around the holidays.
Maria Luruena Marquez
- Fall
- 2024
I wish to continue to learn ore about the different needs in my community and advocate for them in the future to help progress.
Margaux Courtney
- Fall
- 2024
I hope to give 2% of my income during my working years.
Maire Brennan
- Fall
- 2024
I will volunteer my time at least once a year and give at least 1% of my income to charity. I will engage in pro-bono work during my career as often as I can.
Maegan Daher
- Fall
- 2024
My giving goal is to volunteer my time at least 6 times per year and donate 5% of my income once I am settled in my job post grad.