I pledge to always give some of myself, whether that be money, labor, or time, to others in need every year.
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 always give back to my community whether it’s with donations or volunteering, in hopes of ameliorating the lives of those in need.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
I pledge to actively give back resources to my community whether it is my time, money, or labor to people in need. I will also continue to learn about philanthropy and ways to give back that it effective and makes a real impact.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
My giving goal is to ensure philanthropy continues to play an integral part of my life, and to continue to give whether with money or with time.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
Straight out of college I pledge to dedicate at least one day a month to volunteering somewhere. I also pledge to set aside at least $5 a month to give to an organization or an individual.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2017
My philanthropic goal is “Not giving money. Give what who needs help need, and inspire others.” I will give 5% of my income to help Boy Scouts of Japan and the organization that needs support for specific help.