I hope to be able to give in the form of donation and time in my future. I also hope to work somewhere that has a commitment to philanthropy and that can support employees’ giving 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 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
- Spring
- 2025
I plan to direct a small portion of my income to philanthropic efforts during the first few years of my career (roughly about 1% of my income). Once I reach a high enough income bracket (where I can comfortably supporting my family), then I will increase the percentage to 5% of my income.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
I plan to get involve with non profit organization and also as I continue to work on my own giving goals for my non profit, I want to me able to give back and help in the near future
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
I am committed to giving back to others, starting with community service. I plan to dedicate my time to volunteering and supporting causes that are meaningful to me, especially in my local community. As I progress in my career and become more financially stable, I aim to shift towards giving financially. By the time I reach 30, I hope to be in a position where I can contribute a percentage of my income to causes that align with my values, continuing to give back in a more substantial way. My focus will always be on making a positive impact, both through my time and, eventually, my financial resources.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
As an NGO founder, I firsthand see the impact of giving. I pledge to give 5% of my income to impact work that I find inspirational. I also pledge to continue supporting social venture organizations rather than large corporate entities.