My goal is to stay engaged with the non profit sector throughout my life. I plan to routinely donate to organizations that speak to me as an individual, specifically animal based organizations. I hope to support charities that care for those who cannot care for themselves by donating at least 3% of my current earnings to charitable causes. Also I pledge to adopt and not shop when it comes to any animal I may get for the rest of my life.
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!
Laura Tanner Boone
- Spring
- 2023
I pledge to always giving my time and volunteer at least 6 times a year, regardless of how much money I am giving away. I pledge to give at least 5% of my annual income after graduation to international and I national charities that are effective and care about the people they serve.
Laura Bennett
- Spring
- 2023
My husband and I have been giving at least 25% of our income each year to organizations that are giving new opportunities to at-risk youth and disadvantaged adults that can help them lead a more prosperous life and be an asset to their community. We pledge to continue giving at this level every year. I plan to be strongly engaged with at least one non-profit each year as a board member, capital campaign committee member or as a frequent volunteer.
Landry Edwards
- Spring
- 2023
1. Support two organizations a year that directly impact the lives of those with disabilities, at-risk youth, or abuse victims. 2. Use 10% of my salary to support these organizations. 3. Volunteer at least once a month with an organization I deeply care about.
Laine Roberts
- Spring
- 2023
I pledge to be generous with my available time and money through the span of my life from the stage of student through retirement. I will aim to lead a minimalistic life, not consuming more than I need and give the rest of my time and money to those who have a greater need than myself. I will work to always give at least ten percent of my income to nonprofits that I believe in and have carefully considered and will hopefully be able to increase that level and give to a greater variety of organizations as my income level increases and stablilizes.