I want my giving to be intentional and cheerful. Not simply to give, but to support work that creates lasting change and strengthens communities. I am called to display the generosity and love through giving, as Jesus did.

I would like to give 10% of my money to the church, and then allot 5% to give to other things. If I’m financially tight, I want to give 5% of my time instead. Towards volunteering, service, etc.

I hope to give my time, money, energy, and love generously and abundantly. I hope to use what I have been blessed with to serve my community, so that it can continue to flourish. I hope to find fulfillment in giving generously, so that I can continue to do so. I hope to never underestimate the amount I can give out of fear or worry. I hope to do the most good I can with what little I have.

I aim to use my time, resources, and influence to create meaningful opportunities for others, especially by empowering young people through education, mentorship, and access. As I grow in success, I will give intentionally supporting initiatives that create lasting, scalable impact rather than temporary solutions. My goal is to build a legacy of service that reflects both my values and a commitment to uplifting communities long-term. Monetarily, I plan to give 10% of my income to charity.

My giving goal is to give joyously, eagerly, and compassionately. My hope is to give monthly to a local organization and a national organization that I get the honor of learning about and in turn supporting their mission. My goal is that the numbers for monetary giving are based on the needs of the organizations, and my ability to responsibly devote a share of my money. I want to give to organizations that are encountering people in every area of life, caring for their needs in well-rounded ways, and devoted to showing them love. I also want to hear testimonials from the organizations I give to, whether this be by volunteering with local organizations and talking to leadership and participants, or personally connecting with national organizations through media or their contacts. I want to hear stories of the good that comes from giving, and I want to share these stories with my community as an aspect of giving.

I want to live a life marked by consistent and sacrificial generosity. As a long-term goal, I hope to give away at least $500,000 over the course of my life. That number feels really large to me right now as a college student, but I’m hoping to pursue a career that allows me to be successful enough for that to be possible. More importantly, I want to start building habits of generosity now so that giving becomes a natural part of my life, not something I delay until later. I want to give not just out of excess, but in a way that reflects trust in God rather than my own desire for security. I’ve realized that it’s easy for money and saving to become something I hold onto too tightly, and I want to be someone who holds those things loosely. Beyond finances, I also want to be generous with my time, relationships, and leadership—investing in people and helping them grow. Ultimately, I want my life to reflect that everything I have is from God and meant to be used for something greater than myself, and I hope this goal is something I can grow into over time as I continue to build those habits.