As I graduate college and pursue a career of service in medicine, I aspire to keep my promise to philanthropy and continue giving back to underserved communities. Because I have learned how philanthropy should be more about uplifting individuals rather than providing them with the necessities to survive, I hope that through my career, I continue to try to enrich communities through clinical service while also contributing financially to organizations whose missions align with my values.
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!
Ally Cheiken
- Spring
- 2024
I plan to give away 10% of my salary beginning 5 years post-grad.
Allison Elizabeth Hooks
- Spring
- 2024
I plan to give 10% of my earned income to charity.
Alexis Rangel
- Spring
- 2024
I want to continue to work with organizations, giving both my time and money to causes that are important to me. Specifically, I am passionate about immigration and helping refugees, so either working for organizations that do that or continuously pledging money to those types of organizations are my goals.
Alexander Peccarelli
- Spring
- 2024
My goal is to make giving a habit throughout my life. I aspire to take the methodologies and strategies I have learned to take a more intentional and thoughtful approach to my giving. I aspire to have a structured giving strategy each year so that I don’t miss out on great giving opportunities because of the busyness of day-to-day life. I plan to give to my church, local community, and broader causes that make an impact.
Alexa Nissim
- Spring
- 2024
My goal is simple: to continue giving. I hope I continue to donate my time, money, and resources to causes that are important to me.