My giving goal for the future is to give 0% of my income; however, when I die, I only want to leave around 10% for my family and the rest to charity. By the end of my life, I think I will have a good amount of money, also perhaps when I am retired, I while donate 10% of my income per year. I would rather grow the money into more money and then donate it. I think donating $100,000 will have a much larger impact than donating $10,000. I am very good at growing my money.
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!
Jordan Schaich
- Fall
- 2025
My giving goal is to continue to volunteer my time with at least one nonprofit organization each year. Currently, I participate in 3, and I want to continue giving my time to at least 1 organization in the following years. The nonprofits I participate in are relatively similar in regard to my interests. I want to continue volunteering/giving to causes I am passionate about but also branch out and try something new too. After graduating school and beginning my full-time job, I want to be able to donate to at least one non-profit each year as well, it being a different one than the one I volunteer at.
John Kaczmarek
- Fall
- 2025
Donate minimum 2% of post-tax income beginning 3 years after graduation. Volunteer at least once every two months at a local nonprofit post graduation.
Jevon White
- Fall
- 2025
As someone passionate about enacting social change, I aspire to embody the values and principles that can transform society throughout my career and adult life. Whether through working for a non-profit organization or donating to organizations I value, I aim to contribute to the communities that are oppressed. Specifically, I hope to dedicate my efforts to educational causes, ensuring that every individual has access to education.
Jameson Manning
- Fall
- 2025
Upon graduation, I plan to allocate at least five percent of my income to organizations that provide opportunities for people to explore their artistic selves. If my income increases to a level where I have a substantial surplus, I will increase my giving and consider organizations focusing on making systemic change.