I pledge to give habitually to my community in a manner that inspires my friends, family, co-workers, and peers within the community to do the same. I promise to do my due diligence in researching to the fullest extent what my donations will be used for. In this process, I will focus on making sure that the organizations I fund share my vision that justice and self-restoration are core values and fundamental human rights that everyone should have the right to obtain. Until I am no longer using loans to finance my personal life, I will give by providing my time and talents to work and volunteer for organizations in my community that can benefit from my help. Once I am financially able to start placing money aside to give to others, I promise to put aside at least 7% every year to be dedicated solely for giving to others. I pledge to diligently track and gifts that I give to organizations, and I vow to annually evaluate whether I am satisfied with the gifts or organizations that I donate to. With this accountability, I will routinely re-evaluate my own financial position as well as my own personal values and adjust my giving goal accordingly to these changes.
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
- 2018
I pledge to give habitually and inspire friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. Once I am financially able to do so and I am debt-free, I will donate a portion of my annual income to causes and organizations that align with my core values. Until that time, I pledge to donate my energy and abilities in lieu of financial resources. I pledge to practice due diligence and build lasting relationships with the organizations to which I contribute my time, talents and finances. I will review my giving practices annually to measure the effectiveness of my gifts and hold myself accountable, adjusting this giving pledge as necessary.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I pledge to give habitually and inspire friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. After graduation, I will give at least 7% percent of my annual income to causes and organizations that align with my core values. I pledge to practice due diligence and build lasting relationships with the organizations to which I contribute my time, talents and finances. I will review my giving practices either annually to measure the effectiveness of my gifts and hold myself accountable, adjusting this giving pledge as necessary.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I pledge to give habitually and inspire friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. After graduation, I will give at least 5 percent of my annual income to the arts, humanities, education, children’s services, or other causes that align with my core values. I pledge to practice due diligence and build lasting relationships with the organizations to which I contribute my time and finances. I promise to also use my talents in dance and teaching for hands-on, non-financial acts of service that will hopefully encourage at-risk children to engage with their community, grow as individuals, and discover joy through the performing arts. I will review my giving practices either annually to measure the effectiveness of my gifts and hold myself accountable, adjusting this giving pledge as necessary.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I pledge to give habitually and inspire friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. After graduation, I will give at least 5 percent of my annual income to causes and organizations that align with my core values. I pledge to practice due diligence and build lasting relationships with the organizations to which I contribute my time, talents and finances. I will review my giving practices annually to measure the effectiveness of my gifts and hold myself accountable, adjusting this giving pledge as necessary.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2018
I pledge to give habitually and inspire friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. After graduation, I will give at least 5 percent of my annual income to causes and organizations that align with my core values. I pledge to practice due diligence and build lasting relationships with the organizations to which I contribute my time, talents and finances. I will review my giving practices either annually to measure the effectiveness of my gifts and hold myself accountable, adjusting this giving pledge as necessary.