I pledge to bring light to dark places by donating my time, talent, and treasure to empower others and fight against injustice.
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 actively strive to be a good steward of my funds by giving them away thoughtfully and consistently throughout my whole life. At this moment in time I currently give about five percent of my monthly income away, but upon graduation I plan to reevaluate and begin to give away a larger percentage of my money and time to the causes that I care about.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
In addition to increasing my annual philanthropic donations from 2.5% to 10%, I pledge to research and identify ethical brands that have with donation-with-purchase philanthropic models and only buy from these companies. I also aspire to found a cooperative clothing label of Middle Eastern designers and inspired by Middle Eastern cultures, with revenues applied to support the training of Arab artists and deep consideration given to maximizing effectiveness, accountability, and legitimacy and providing positive female role models and a discussion forum for women’s issues.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to volunteer with at least one organization every year after I graduate. I also plan to continue to give 15% of my income starting today to nonrprofits.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to volunteer at a non profit at least once a month during my time in college ( Until 2020 ) and once I graduate I pledge to find a consistent non profit to put my time and money into.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to live a life of service that positively advances global social justice. I pledge to continue to advocate and speak up for the voiceless. As such, I pledge to donate 13% of my annual income, upon securing a stable job and income, to an organization that I am passionate about because it aligns with my values and is transparent in its work. I pledge to continue to volunteer my time at a non-profit that promotes the betterment of the disadvantaged and marginalized. I pledge to uphold the values of a liberal giver and seek to help make receivers givers every day.