Because of my chosen career path, I will not be making much income in the first 5 years after graduation. as such a goal of 10% of my income will not make much sense. So instead, I can give in other ways, I want to volunteer 150 hours a year, or about 12 hours a month. I can be intentional with how I volunteer my time by choosing a consistent place to give where I can offer my unique skills. In 10 years, I predict my income will be approximately 70,000 still not very high but more in the realm of where I can intentionally give. I want to donate about $7,000 to make an impact. I want to distribute this between one or two orgs and give regularly.

After graduating in May of 2029, my goal is to become an established and successful school teacher. After a few years of budgeting, saving, and becoming financially stable, I plan to begin donating a portion of my income each year. My goal is to give 5-10% of my annual income consistently. I am especially passionate about supporting causes related to educational equity and food insecurity. I believe every child and even adult deserves access to quality education and basic necessities. As long as my contributions are making a meaningful and positive impact, I will feel good in my giving. In addition to financial donations, I am just as committed to giving my actual time. As a teacher, I will have chances during weekends, holidays, and summers to volunteer in my community. I hope to model generosity and compassion not only through what I give, but through how I live.

My giving goal is to learn more ways to give time, money, and effort into causes that I believe in and are able to research to make sure good is being done correctly. I want to make sure that I give at least 3% of my earned salary to doing good. I also want to help start or continue local inititives wherever I end up permanently living.