To give to an organization that helps people, where the community being impacted is extremely involved in the distribution and use of the donation money. Preferably an organization that is working on improving human health in some capacity. I would also like it to be aimed for children if possible.
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 info@thephilanthropylab.org
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
- Spring
- 2025
My giving goal is to give back to my community, which is a border city. I want to work within the immigrant rights field, specifically through the law. I’d like to expand resources and work with community members to create easier transitions and meaningful change.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
In the years ahead, I want to give in ways that not only reflect gratitude for the support Iâve received but also extend opportunity and dignity to others. My goal is to dedicate my time, energy, and resources toward addressing systemic barriers that prevent people from accessing stable, affordable, and sustainable housing.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
My giving goal is to give my career towards climate work and/or education. I want to give time and resources to public services.
Anonymous
- Spring
- 2025
My giving goal is to allocate 5% of my earnings per month to a rotating cause that I am passionate about. Given that I am passionate about empowering the younger generation through education, particularly in under-resourced urban communities, I seek to find organizations with this similar mission that I hope to support.