I pledge to donate at least 7% of my income to non-profits that I have researched and increase that percentage as I grow older. I pledge to give my time to nonprofits that serve underserved children every week.
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
- 2022
I pledge to donate at least 5% of my salary to well-known & trusted non-profits immediately following graduation. As my salary increases, I hope to increase the amount of these donations. Additionally, I believe that a large portion of philanthropic service is to give your time, which is your greatest asset. I pledge to donate at least 40 hours of my time per year to volunteering at local soup kitchens.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to donate at least 10% of every paycheck to my local church and to volunteer my time and talents to local organizations that I am passionate about supporting. As I establish myself in my career and my salary increases, I plan on increasing the amount I give to the church and will begin to support NPOs financially as well. Our time, treasure, and talents can all be well used as philanthropy and I want the rest of my life to reflect my gratitude for the ones I’ve been given.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to donate 5-10% of my earnings towards nonprofits that I feel prioritize humility and respect within their leadership while uplifting their community. In addition, I want to continue a social impact mindset in whatever field I go into and contribute to a nonprofit at a greater level regularly (whether it be volunteering, serving on the board, etc.). I also pledge to remain open-minded and maintain a learning perspective so that any decision I make will reflect the opinions of the people impacted as well.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to donate 10% of my salary to organizations that address issues and causes that I am passionate about. I will also seek the opportunity to serve on a nonprofit board.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I pledge to donate 10% of my income to at least two different organizations each year. I am committed to researching and understanding these organizations in order to make the most of my giving. I also pledge to spend time each month volunteering with one or more organizations that I am giving money to.