I want to donate 10% or more to a variety of nonprofits, whether that be supporting individuals or organizations as a whole. Also after six months of graduating, I would like to be a monthly donor to at least one nonprofit organization. I would like to commit to actively volunteering for a nonprofit organization once a month and even challenge myself to enter the nonprofit workforce after two years of working a for-profit job.
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!
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2023
I plan to give at least 10% of my income to my local church and organizations that work to combat poverty. Im passionate about empowering children and young adults who lack the education and resources they need to succeed. I will also allocate time weekly to build connections with and support the youth in my community.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2023
I intend to give 2% of my annual income to causes supporting education, children, and general youth development. Over time, I hope to save money and contribute large, lump-sum payments to the building of schools, the development of curriculum, and other causes supporting childrens interests. They are our future, after all!
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2023
Following this semester, I would love to contribute a portion of money to my church and I would love to volunteer at a non-profit around the area. Post-grad, when I am making my own money, I would like to donate a portion of my income to an adoption organization and I would love to work with them in some capacity besides financial support. If I ever have the opportunity to have a family, then I would love to teach my children about the gift of generosity for both parties involved.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2023
Following graduation, my giving goal is to distribute 7.5% of my income to nonprofits in my hometown of Memphis, Tennesee. I will also give another 7.5% of my income to nonprofits in the city I currently live in. I am going to focus my giving goal on homelessness, foster care, and nature conservancy.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2023
Following graduation and when I have a set job, I intend to give back 10% of my income to my church and faith-based non-profits in my community. I plan to research and educate myself on issues in my area so I can match them with my personal values. I will also begin by volunteering my time at least 2x a month to create a healthy habit and only increase in frequency from there.