As a student, I pledge giving as much time as a volunteer. Eventually I would like to give a portion of my salary and continue my efforts in bettering the broader Madison community.
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
With my team focused on education, I have received the most hands on experience in philanthropy that I have ever had through site visits and talking to students in the New Orleans area. I have realized what a lucky situation we are to be in receiving an education from Tulane and I hope that down the road I will continue to give back to the education system even when moving away from New Orleans. I think education is more than just one part of a developing person’s life but rather the foundation that links many other issues together (such as mental health, family issues and realizing your full potential through things like extracurriculars). Education can change someones life and because it starts so young in a person’s life, it has the potential to make them the person they are when they are an adult.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
When I graduate and start making an income I pledge to donate at least 5% of my income annually. Hopefully that percentage increases as I make more money throughout the years.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
This class has greatly instilled in me an appreciation for the value of philanthropy. I have especially discovered how giving to others can create a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction on a personal level. I hope that once I reach my ideal level of financial stability, I can contribute annually a certain amount of money to any cause I deem worthwhile. I pledge to eventually contribute either my time or resources, regardless of how much of either one I can afford.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
Once I’ve graduated college and have a steady income, I pledge to continue out philanthropic activities. I pledge to volunteer at least a few times a year to charities.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
Once I have a stable enough income and am financially independent as an adult, I pledge to donate every year to non-profits that deal with problems I am passionate about. I would like to become involved and be able to invest free time in volunteer work, not just be a monetary donator, before and after I am financially stable. Donating my time will mean more to me than monetary donations probably, and with those values I would like to make sure I am involved and have a good relationship with a non-profit that I really care about.