For now, I pledge to give my time and effort to helping nonprofit organizations that address the root causes of issues and align with my personal values. Once I am able to do so, I will continue giving my time and effort as well as at least 10% of my income to helping nonprofit organizations. I will focus on giving to education and poverty based nonprofits.
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!
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
I pledge to grow and expand my knowledge, awareness, involvement, and curiosity about of philanthropy, helping others and social innovation. As I am constantly learning, there a whole world beyond the confines of where one grew up or where one goes to school. I grew up in a world that had many privileges, and I want to push myself beyond those confines to aid others in whatever realm or opportunity possible.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
I pledge to expand & grow my awareness of inequalities, misrepresentations, inequities, and social issues from here on out. I commit to making a social impact in every sector of of my life whether it’s in the occupations I hold, the relationships I build, the conversations I have, or in my daily actions. I believe that time is more valuable than money, so I pledge to use my skills and talents towards philanthropy in any & every way I can by any means necessary. In addition to that, once I have a steady-ish income, I will give 10% of my income towards movements and organizations that address social issues across the local/national/international level and that best fit my values.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
I pledge to continuously volunteer my time to nonprofit organizations with missions that align with my interests. I also pledge to give 10% of my yearly salary to nonprofits once I have paid off my student loans.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
As an aspiring physician, I hope to use my career to help those less fortunate in the future. I want to volunteer my time and resources to do medical work for those who cannot afford it. Although I do not have enough income right now to commit to continuous donations, I plan to keep volunteering my time to various causes after this course ends. Also, once I have a steady income I pledge to donate 5-10% of that income to non-profits that I am passionate about, either on a local or global scale.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
I pledge to use my time and talents to donate gifts to organizations and projects aligned with my philanthropic interests. Specifically, I would like to donate 10% of my income to organizations or projects that I organize myself. This class has encouraged me to get involved in a nonprofit after college and build meaningful relationships within the organization.