I pledge to volunteer my time and energy to nonprofit organizations that I believe in. I hope to support nonprofits through my skills and expertise as well. I will donate my income as it aligns with the needs of my family and our beliefs.
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
- Spring
- 2018
I pledge to donate 10% of my income and/or the equivalent of 10% of my working hours to causes I identify with and that have a lesser known presence. I hope to make recurring donations to organizations throughout my life as a partnership rather than a burden with small one time donations.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
Once I have paid off my student loans I will incorporate my philanthropy goals into my goals each year. I will donate a different amount depending on my income, but I will donate at least $500 a year no matter what. If I make more than $100,000, I will donate at least 5% of my income each year. I also will choose a career where I am helping to create positive change in people’s lives.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
Give at least 10% of our income to the Christian church. Always at a church whose mission includes helping people most in need, such as drilling wells for villages without access to clean water. Giving an additional 2% of our income to missionaries we (my wife and I) personally know. Giving at least 10% of our time to working with the Church or its associated charities (such as Living Water). Transitioning vocational work toward more philanthropic goals. Eventually giving of our time and income anything in excess of what we need to live somewhere close to comfortable.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I plan to give a minimum of 10% of my income to philanthropic causes. I also plan to be involved in my community as a volunteer, and to give to my community in non tangible ways such as mentorship and sharing some of the insights I’ve gained through this class, as well.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I plan to give 10-15 percent of my future income to a philanthropic organization and increase the amount as my career life gets better. I’ll also be a regular volunteer participating in the local community. In additional, I’ll try encouraging people around me to also learn about philanthropy and potentially participate in it.