I pledge to give away excess funds I have that are not contributing to my family’s comfortable living expenses. I recognize how fortunate I have been and would like to use my time, energy, or finances to support organizations and causes that are bringing transformation to the lives of others
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
- 2015
I pledge to give 10% of my income to charitable causes, regardless of my station in life. As tithing is a religious obligation I already planned to adhere to, this is nothing dramatic. I also include in this pledge a challenge to my future self to forfeit all anxiety of monetary concerns and desire for the things of this world. Granted my dependence on my parents’ financial help at this time, this statement is easily made. I will begin an intentional effort to reject my attachment to money by sacrificing one hour of my time each week to some charitable cause during my remaining two years at Baylor, in the hope that a giving spirit will come more naturally than it does today.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2015
I pledge to give 10% of my earnings every month, beginning now.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2015
I choose today to say yes to generosity. I will freely and joyously give my income to those around me, regardless of personal income level. I fully believe that God has the ability to meet my every need and choose to actively give of both my time and financial resources as I work to advance the kingdom of God wherever I go. When faced with the decision to give or not to give, I will be the man that says “yes” every time. Generosity is not a feeling, but an active and repeated decision and from this day forward, I choose to be content with what I have and to freely give that which I possess.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2015
During this semester, I have been challenged to think more deeply about generosity and how I view it in light of my own life. I believe giving, whether monetary or service, is a way of expressing gratitude. It’s a way of recognizing the blessings I have and wanting to share them with those around me. Within at least 10 years out of medical school, I pledge to give a portion of my earnings to philanthropic causes (the exact amount is yet to be determined). These include but are not limited to local organizations that strive to serve and better people’s lives as well as missionaries. I also pledge to give my time to serve on mission trips and volunteer clinics in any way that I can. It is my ultimate desire to share the skills I have with others.
Anonymous
- Fall
- 2015
By the time I am debt free and my income is above $30,000 per year, I will give away %10 of my income every year.