My giving goal is to give somewhere between 5-10% of my annual income to philanthropic efforts once I am financially stable. I specifically want to give to organizations that promote 1) education 2) women’s empowerment 3) organizations that work with groups that have been marginalized/excluded from society. Until I am financially stable I hope to continue to a) learn about philanthropic efforts & b) volunteer in my community . Additionally, I hope to intern/work in a Corporate Social Responsibility sector of a business.
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
- 2019
My giving goal is to be giving at least 5% of my annual income to philanthropic efforts by 5 years post grad. In addition, I have set a goal to give to at least 1 new organization, that I had not previously heard of, each year and participate in at least 10 volunteer opportunities each year. After 5 years, I plan to reevaluate my goals to ensure they still challenge me as a philanthropist and fit best with my life at that time.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2019
In 5 years, or once not in debt whichever is sooner, & every 5 years following I will donate 5% of my income to one or more well-researched organizations of my choosing. I also wish to donate at least 100 hours of probono services to each year low-income/nonprofit clients once I have earned my legal degree. I will also reassess my recipient organization(s) at each 5 year mark.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2019
I would like to give 5% of my income in 5 years and every year after that. Additionally, I would like to go to law school to pursue civil rights or immigration law so after attending law school I would hope that my work also makes a positive impact in the world. Ultimately, I pledge that whatever I do in my life will be done for the good of those that need it most.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2019
I will give $500 minimum of my income in checks each year. I want ti use my income so that I can afford to live in a socially responsible way.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2019
I want to give away 5% of my annual income to a nonprofit I’m passionate about. Hopefully increasing that percentage in 5 years. I also want to volunteer at least twice a month at an organization I’m passionate about.