Within 5 years I pledge to devoting 10% of my salary/time to charity. CARPOOL is largely the reason I took this class and learned so much about philanthropy. I plan on being one of its main supporters to give back for everything CARPOOL invested in me.
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
- 2017
Once I graduate college, I pledge to give ten percent of my income to local and international nonprofit organizations. I will strive to do my due diligence before donating to the nonprofit organizations. Also, I will become actively involved in both my church and another nonprofit organization in my community. I will encourage others to explore philanthropy and create their personal Giving Goal. This class has enhanced my knowledge about philanthropy and has established my foundation of how I want to get involved in philanthropy.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
In conjunction with my religious beliefs, I plan to give at least 10% per year to philanthropic organizations. This qualification can range from a church organization to a non-profit to a missions focused group of individuals. After taking this class, I am very committed to ensuring that when I do give, it is given to individuals/groups that demonstrate effectiveness in using the funds to further their mission. I believe the due diligence required to make this assessment is a necessity.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to monetarily contribute at least 10% of my income throughout my life to organizations that work to improve the quality of life of others. I pledge to involve myself physically and mentally where I can in my philanthropic giving, and remain as involved as possible in the implementation and impact of my gifts. After taking this class, I plan only to participate in thoughtful and purposeful giving.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to leverage my gifts and resources for the good of others. I plan to look for ways throughout my life to support the disadvantaged and marginalized. I want to be an advocate for economic development and women’s empowerment around the world. Additionally, I plan to consistently give 10% of my income to effective non-profit organizations working to solve the root causes of complex issues.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to give a minimum of ten percent of my income to organizations with efficient, established, and visionary leadership focused on providing sustainable solutions to both local and global problems. I hope to strike a balance between giving my time and money to nonprofits focused on tackling structural inequities, particularly in education and healthcare, and those seeking to fulfill urgent needs. Furthermore, I pledge to take advantage of every opportunity I have, no matter how small, to be an advocate for the marginalized. Finally, I hope to continually create dialogue among my family and friends in order to sharpen the way we think about giving.