After I graduate, I plan to help support organizations that promote and advocate for racial justice, education and child development. I am not sure what percent of my income I will commit to but I do plan on supporting these organizations at least annually.
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
- Fall
- 2016
While I am unable to commit to an income percentage, I pledge to maintain my understanding of the importance of philanthropy throughout my adult life. Specifically, I hope to contribute in some way to the elimination of legal bias that disproportionately harms African Americans. Various establishments within our judicial system (all white jury, death penalty, etc) demand reform, and need funds, which I hope in some way to provide in the future.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2016
Upon graduation, I pledge to give at least 10 hours of service and at least $100 a year to philanthropic causes. When I have a stable job and my salary covers the costs of my desired quality of life, I will give at least 5% of my yearly income and continue to give at least 10 hours of service a year.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2016
Upon becoming employed, I pledge to give 5%-10% of my annual salary. I will also dedicate my time and efforts to organizations and causes that are meaningful to me. I will encourage those around me to do the same.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2016
Once I have a stable salary, I pledge to thoughtfully donate at least 5% of my income to a philanthropy to which I have a personal connection with. Additionally, I will commit at least 10 hours of service per month to my local community and create relationships with meaningful philanthropies in my area.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2016
Once I graduate from college and have a steady job making at least $50,000 a year, I pledge to give 5% of my income every year.