I plan to give 10% of my monthly income to philanthropic causes and serve on a nonprofit board. I hope to support causes that combat education inequity, homelessness, and domestic abuse. I also want to contribute to those that promote arts, theology, and wellness initiatives for Black women.
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.
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Over 4,200+ course participants have written giving goals in a demonstration of leadership!
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I hope to increase the percentage of my future income that I donate from 5% to 13% as my income increases throughout my career. I also wish to help support efforts in my city by volunteering at local organizations tackling food insecurity and poverty and by encouraging friends and coworkers to do the same.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I aim to give a portion of my income every year to a charity/ nonprofit. While the organization I donate to will depend, I would like to consistently donate every year. In addition, I expect to donate a higher percentage of my income as my income increases and I am able to give more. Further, I will do my own yearly research to see which organization I would most like to donate.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
(1.) Donate at least $1,000 annually to a grassroots organization that will feed the hungry in Atlanta(2) Volunteer at least once per month at the Atlanta Community Foodbank(3) Research and educate myself regarding inequality in Atlanta, so that I can ensure my donations reach the right people in the right way.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
One of my giving goals is to provide better athletic opportunities for female youth athletes in Rhode Island. I would like to provide funding to enhance facilities and equipment for female high school teams, specifically in my hometown. My long term goal would be to create a scholarship fund for girls in Rhode Island who will be continuing their athletics careers in college. Additionally, I would love to volunteer as a high school golf coach or provide mentorship and coaching to youth golfers.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2022
I wish to continue my grandmother’s legacy by bridging the empathy gap, balancing local passions and domestic political advocacy with the addition of global effective giving. I plan to give an increasing percentage of my income over time and to give back through my efforts and influence.