My goal is that I will give between 5-10% of my income to non-profits. I hope that I will be in the financial situation that I can spread out enough money to causes that matter to me and my personal goals.
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.
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Over 4,200+ course participants have written giving goals in a demonstration of leadership!
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2024
I will dedicate a minimum of 10 hours each month to volunteering at a local nonprofit or community organization. This commitment will be focused on contributing my time, skills, and resources to causes that align with my personal values and community needs. I will research and select organizations that have a proven track record of impact in improving resource equity, particularly in the fields of healthcare, hunger, and racial justice.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2024
I want to continue volunteering my time with Badger Volunteers for the remainder of my time at UW-Madison. I also want to commit to setting aside 10% of my income annually to donate to local nonprofits and people in need as situations arise.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2024
I pledge to listen to those around me and give to different causes that reflect the beliefs of my friends and family. If there are any local communities/foundations that are of interest to my family or friends in the future, I will also do my best to show my support to them through time and effort towards the cause while also planning to give close to 5% of my net income to charitable organizations.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2024
I hope to model the members of my family by continuing their philanthropic legacy. I wish to become connected with non-profits who do work I am passionate about by donating my time and money. I want to donate to charities who combat food insecurity and provide social services like mental health treatment to homeless and incarcerated populations.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2024
I hope to give back to the community that provided me with the resources to attain a college education. As a first-generation student from a low-income family in Milwaukee, I have had the privilege of being surrounded by a village of organizations and community members who have supported my dreams and ambitions. I am committed to paying forward the support they’ve given me—through mentorship and financial donations—to ensure they continue to have the resources needed to help students reach their highest potential.