In addition to working in the social impact space to equip companies with the tools to positively impact stakeholders, I want to continue to pay local artists and creators for their work, collaborate with and donate to small and mid-size cultural organizations, and serve on a Board in a Vice Chair or Vice President role to support an organizations management, fundraising and committee activities, and policy development.

I want to be able to contribute about 5 percent of my after-tax annual income philanthropically, either through program assistance or nonprofit support. Although I will probably go into consulting for the short term after graduation, I hope that with a stable (and high) income, that I can reasonably meet my needs while also giving back. I also think I can meet my philanthropic goals by doing everyday support of nonprofits and social enterprises in my consulting work and in any long-term legal career that I want to pursue. Outside of that, I want to provide regular volunteer time to local causes as I think thats where I can make the most impact – at either food pantries or locally-based nonprofits. I am already involved in the Emory Village Alliance to advocate for student needs in the commercial zone of Emory Village.

I pledge to donate 5% of my salary, with the goal of increasing it to 10% in the future, to nonprofits that support education (basic subjects and sexual health) for underprivileged children globally. My goal is to continue supporting the organizations I have worked with as well as be mindful in selecting new ones. I would like to ensure that I intentionally choose organizations whose missions align with my personal interests and philanthropic goals.

I pledge to contribute 3% of my annual salary to organizations that support causes near and dear to my heart. In my second year out of school, I will double this to a rate of 5-6% while simultaneously finding organizations in the New York area where I can physically volunteer my time for a total of 5 hours per month. I will make it a mission to find a local board to take on a philanthropic leadership position.

I plan to give 15-20% of my salary to non-profit organizations—specifically urban church plants looking to establish themselves in their local context and serve the needs of that community. I also plan on volunteering my time, energy, and skills to the church plant I end up attending for the expansion of the Kingdom and to make the good news of Jesus known!

I hope to find a more permanent position among a board for an impactful non-profit within 10 years or at least a more permanent volunteer position in an organization close to my heart. I want to consistently donate at least 5% of my income to philanthropic efforts annually, and I pledge to establish a relationship with the organization – whether that be through keeping updated on their milestones or annual impact reports – to remain informed on both where my dollars are going and how the causes I care about are progressing.