I commit to give generously of my time, money and other resources. I pledge to give a minimum of 10% of my income to philanthropic efforts each year. Additionally, as I am able, I plan to increase this percentage and give more as my income increases.
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
As I move into the workforce, I plan to give 5-10% of my annual income to philanthropic causes.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
As I join the workforce, I commit to routinely giving at least 10% of my earnings away to charitable organizations and to giving beyond that to support unique causes each year.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
As I begin working and have a steady income, I pledge to give at least 10% of my paycheck to charitable organizations that align with my values as a Christian. I also want to be generous with my time by giving at least 2 hours a week to volunteer services in my community.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
After graduating and paying off my debts, I would like to give a minimum of 10% of my income to philanthropic endeavors. If I am fortunate enough to have plentiful wealth at some point in my life, I would like to give as much as possible without impairing the safety, security, and reasonable level of comfort of myself and my family. My greatest hope, though, is that I will be a blessing to all that I encounter throughout my life. I personally believe that the way I treat people is just as important as how I give my money, and that if I always strive to do right by others, then the giving will come naturally.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2018
After entering the workforce, I pledge to give 10% of my earnings to a charitable organization/organizations. I also pledge donate my time and volunteer at said organization at least twice a year, to keep my values and mindset aligned with the cause I am giving money to.