Upon graduating from undergraduate school, I plan to give my time and 10% of my income to organizations that deal with children and youth issues. Before graduating, I plan to do research on various organizations in order to ensure the organization I end up donating to, is in line with my vision and the type of impact I would like to make.
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.
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Over 4,200+ course participants have written giving goals in a demonstration of leadership!
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2017
Starting when I graduate this May, I will incorporate my philanthropy goals into my annual goals that I keep for myself each year. I will make a plan together with my future wife each year of what dollar amount we will donate overall that year and what our priorities are for the year, as far as issue areas we are most concerned about, so that we can follow our plan in funding those throughout the year. The exact percentage or dollar amount will depend on our circumstances and life stage, but I plan to give something every year regardless.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2017
Once I’m financially stable, I pledge to give 10% of my monthly salary.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2017
I pledge to give 10% of my income to donate to a charity that I have researched and I feel passionate about. In the meantime, I will continue donating my time and energy into volunteering with local organizations that help people less privileged than myself. Additionally, I plan to choose a career where I am able to make a positive change in people’s lives.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2017
I pledge to continue involvement in nonprofit organizations to explore and develop my passions such that when I reach financial stability I will be certain about what social injustices I wish to make my philanthropic mission and have insights into the most effective ways to contribute to their solutions.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2017
I plan to donate portions of my time and finances to charity organizations that aid in empowering women and minorities in STEM education. I promise to be an advocate and ally for the disadvantaged in my community and to give at least 15% of my future annual earnings to groups that support these areas.