I pledge to devote a portion of each year of my life to finding nonprofit causes to which I can effectively allocate my money and/or time. I pledge to devote a minimum of 5% of my annual income and/or a substantial number of hours each year to charity.
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!
Sahil Sheth
- Spring
- 2020
I will volunteer for 3-4 hours a month, reflecting a 1 hour weekly commitment, until I am retired. I will make all of my all givings, regardless of their form, as private as possible.
Richard Ling
- Spring
- 2020
For an annual income between $50-100k/year, I will give $500/year to two nonprofits of my choice. For an annual income between $100-150k/year, I will give $1000/year to four nonprofits of my choice. For an annual income between $150-250k/year, I will give $2000/year to six nonprofits of my choice. For income above these ranges, I will start my own nonprofit. In the most probable scenario, I will give to nonprofits in the music industry, K-12 educational sector, public arts, and STEAM education.
Rhea Hebbar
- Spring
- 2020
After graduating, I pledge to donate 10% of my income to a charitable organization. I also pledge to donate my time by volunteering at least once a month on weekends.
Rex Macaylo
- Spring
- 2020
I’ll plan on continuing to donate to my high school, college, and business school on an annual basis. I’ll also plan on getting more involved in non-profits focused on historic preservation and eventually donate a larger share of my earnings.
Renee Garnick
- Spring
- 2020
My giving goal is: 1. to volunteer at a least two NPO’s a year with a goal of board service. 2. to make contributions totaling 5% of my net income each year 3. to create a culture of philanthropy within my family 4. to donate goods and services at least twice a year 5. to advocate for NPO’s in my community