Once I have a salary and am financially able to give charitably, I will support organizations that focus on local and global communities and align with my personal values, including health care, women’s rights and food security.
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 use my time to volunteer at organizations that I am passionate about. As of now, I see myself volunteering at organizations that focus on rehabilitation of all kinds, including mental illness, trauma, homelessness, substance abuse, etc. Once I have a job with a steady income, I pledge to continue giving my time along with donating 5% of my yearly income.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
My giving goal is to devote a large amount of my time volunteering with non-profit organizations, especially those concerning kids and families.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
My giving goal is to become not only more involved with philanthropy but to become more educated in the community I live in, and how I can give the most effectively. I pledge to give 5% of my income once I am a self-sufficient and functioning member of society.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to donate my time out of college to organizations that need my assistance, specifically by working for programs that work with underprivileged communities. I pledge to always donate my time to helping those in need. Furthermore, once I have a substantial salary, I will donate 5 % of my yearly salary to an organization that I feel an emotional connection to.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to donate 5% of my income to an organization that is focused on health equity each year.