In the future, after graduation, I would like to commit to donating 5% of my income each year to either a single organization or a variety of organizations that reflect the needs I feel most connected to at the time. If there are seasons in life when contributing 5% is not financially attainable, I promise to consistently give my time through volunteering or helping in other non-monetary ways until I am able to resume giving financially without severe strain. This class has also taught me that philanthropy is not just about writing large checks, but it can also mean board service, regular volunteering, and active engagement. Therefore, I would like to commit to serving on at least three boards throughout my life, across a variety of social causes, to deepen my understanding of different organizations and to help ensure they have the support they need to thrive.

Every year, I want to donate 30% of my post-tax income to charitable organizations. I will likely prioritize non-profits that support youth development, poverty alleviation, and globally marginalized people groups who have fallen to the wayside. I want to help people overcome systems and environments that are holding them back from providing for themselves, their families, and others.

My goals for giving include giving back to those who have helped me so much. It is important to me to support those who have assisted me along the way. I am excited to begin my philanthropy journey outside of the classroom walls!

After getting a full-time job as an attending physician, I hope to give some portion of my income each year to causes I care about, with a focus on healthcare and education. As someone going into medicine, I have seen how access to care can change lives, and I want to support nonprofits that bring that access to underserved communities and help people afford treatments that they otherwise would not be able to receive. I also care deeply about education and the long-term impact it has. Through the Texas A&M Foundation and Maroon Coats, I have seen how scholarships and support programs can open doors for students. I know my giving goals may evolve depending on where I live or what I experience but both healthcare and education have played a large role in my development and journey so I hope to remain close to those.

I want to give at least 10% of my income to charity. I have a soft spot in my heart towards children and victims of domestic violence, so I will probably give my money to organizations that work with those types of people.

I want to prioritize giving both my time and my financial resources throughout my life. I plan to volunteer regularly with organizations that support children, individuals with disabilities, education, food security, disaster relief, and Christian outreach. Financially, I plan to commit 3-5% of my annual salary to nonprofits connected to these missions, while focusing most of my giving on hands-on service and building relationships within my community.