I pledge to give my time, experience and knowledge where most helpful in the following years. When I am financially stable and able, I hope to give part of my finances to non profits or those in need.
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!
Angie Sandoval
- Fall
- 2021
Once I have a stable income after graduation I plan to donate 5% of my salary and 10 hours a month to an organization that supports individuals who experience domestic violence. Also, I would like to support/fund an organization that makes menstruation products available to individuals who otherwise can’t afford them at some point in my life.
Andrew Daigneau
- Fall
- 2021
I pledge to give my time to local charities while in university and to give at least 10% of my income to charitable causes every year after. I will also use my knowledge and catholic education to further just causes and promote the well-being of the world around me. I just plan on leaving a positive impact in one way or another.
Anders Lamb
- Fall
- 2021
I pledge to give a faily significant portion of my income away every year and to spend at least a few hours every month working directly in charity work.
Amiel Katz
- Fall
- 2021
I pledge to donate to at least one nonprofit I have throughly researched every year.