I pledge to donate some amount of my income to philanthropies of my choosing each year. Additionally, I pledge to do thorough research about these philanthropies and others to educate myself and others.
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!
Lena Han
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to always integrate public service into my career, as well as always be a regular volunteer with at least one charitable organization.
Leighton Durham
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to give approximately 6% of my income and pledge to volunteer as frequently as possible, hopefully bi-weekly to support non profits in my community as well as national and international non-profits.
Lauren Desatnick
- Spring
- 2022
My Philanthropy Goal is to give at least 10% of my income to charity every year.
Kristian Menes
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to using my longer term wealth and influence to reshape the US education system. Before that, I will join education focused non-profit boards to help tangibly improve student’s lives in our current system.
Komal Kumar
- Spring
- 2022
Once I graduate, I pledge to donate to one cause or organization every month. I will increase my monthly donation every year.