I pledge to dedicate my time, money, and energy to support nonprofit organizations that align with my passions and have great social impact. I will give 10% of my income in tithe to the church and another 5% to local and international nonprofit organizations. My giving will be both thoughtful and purposeful, with as much involvement as I am capable. I will advocate for philanthropy and encourage my community to get involved and create their own personal Giving Goals.
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
I pledge to abide in a generosity-first mindset for the remainder of my life. This means prioritizing allocation of my time and money to the local church and other noble non-profit endeavors. When finances and time becomes constrained, luxury and leisure are eliminated before giving and volunteering.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge that my philanthropic giving will always be the first check that I write. If financial situations become tight I will cut luxury before my tithe or donations.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I commit to developing my skills and abilities to best serve my community. I pledge to be selfless in my giving of time, skill, and money of at least 10% of my income. I pledge to the spreading and sharing of curiosity about philanthropy so that my Giving Goal does not stop with me. I am thankful for this class equipping me with tools to discern between nonprofit organizations and think critically about who I give to.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to give at least 10% of my income every month to a nonprofit that tackles issues that I am passionate about, that is transparent, and that embodies the concept of liberal giving. I pledge to increase the percentage that I give as my income increases and becomes more stable. I pledge to volunteer at least 2 times a month to an organization that I am committed to. I pledge to advocate for, listen to, and serve the voiceless and oppressed.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to give $10 each month to a charity I am passionate about once I graduate college.