Before taking this course, I really didn’t know how even just a little bit of money can go such a long way. But after taking this course, I have realized that no matter the amount of money I give towards non-profit organizations in my local communities, the effects are going to be multiplied. Therefore, I have set a goal to give $1000/year once out of college. I also want to be involved in where I put my money, by volunteering, or even just doing my due diligence and getting educated about the cause and passion that the non-profits are working on.

I would like to give $75 a month to a charity of my choice post grad. Ideally, I would give to one that has a mission that I connect with but also is run well, so I know they will handle my donations well. I can use the skills I learned in this course to evaluate philanthropies I want to give to. That may not seem like a lot, but over time it will add up. I hope to increase that number over time. I want to make giving a priority once I graduate.

I’d like to remain actively involved with the nonprofit I currently serve in College Station. It’s important to me that my transition into the workforce doesn’t diminish that connection. While my availability may shift, I plan to continue supporting the organization through financial contributions when I’m no longer able to give as much of my time. Looking ahead, I would value the opportunity to serve on my organization’s board of directors, where I can contribute intentionally and help guide the organization’s growth using my experience. I feel a strong responsibility to invest in the communities I’m part of, wherever I am, and to use my skills and resources to create meaningful, lasting impact.

My goal is to consistently contribute 10% of my income, whether it increases or decreases over the course of my career. This percentage aligns with my values of faith, community and philanthropy. I have been inspired by my course with The Philanthropy Lab that even a small amount can make a significant impact.

My giving goal is to support the organizations that shaped who I am today and to offer my professional expertise to those who need it most. I want to be a voice for those in need and help create solutions that make people’s lives a little bit easier. My goal is to be a resource for my community through advocacy, time, and financial contributions as I grow in my career.

My giving goal is to tithe or donate 5-10% of my yearly income to my church or my chosen philanthropies. I would love to support both international and local nonprofits, both financially and with volunteer work. My heart has always been drawn to philanthropies advocating for freedom for those enslaved, for teen pregnancies, and for those with disabilities. I hope to continue to be diligent in supporting the work of philanthropies and churches. I would also love to make it a habit to attend mission trips through my church post-grad. Through my philanthropy class, I learned that philanthropy is not restricted to financial donations; it can also look like intentionally practicing kindness and selflessness in daily activities. So, I want to be a philanthropist by giving generously with an open heart and by loving people well and deeply.