“I’m so grateful that, with your help, I was able to experience the joy of giving. I learned that there are no requirements to be a giver. You don’t have to make a certain amount of money or be in a position of power; anyone can give, and even the smallest gifts can make a difference.”

Sophia CoussouleTexas Christian University

“I never considered the possibilities beyond this semester and this course. Obviously the purpose of the course was to responsibly donate funds to non-profits, but the objective did not stop there. This course was designed to inspire and teach us how to lead philanthropic lives. There is no winning or losing – to think so is selfish. This course is not about what I want but about what organizations are capable of doing and what they need to do it. I wish everyone could take this class. I know my life has been changed for the better, and none of this would have been possible without your generosity. From the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you.”

Houston McCulloughTexas Christian University

“Thank you so much for contributing to the best class I have taken at TCU. Most classes require you to work hard to secure a good grade, but this class requires you to work hard so you can tangibly change lives for the better. Know that your donation not only went to amazing nonprofits, but also went towards molding the character of our class and shaping the future of philanthropy. I now know the true joy of giving and plan to continue giving for the rest of my life.”

Madelyn CarterTexas Christian University

“The Nature of Giving course at TCU will have monumental impact on my life and the lives of those around me for many years to come. You indirectly raised up 17 more people to habitually give their money away to those in need. The 17 people in my class will teach their kids and their grandkids to do the same… and domino effect never ends.”

Bo ProckTexas Christian University

“Before the class, I did not realize the level of commitment a donor must make in order to give well. From late nights sifting through briefing documents to mind boggling moments in front of Form 990s, I learned how to give wisely and rationally. However, I also learned how to give with heart. If there is no greater joy than giving, then to discover that early on is such a privilege. This learning experience would not have been possible without your willingness to trust us with a donation, and I am so grateful for your heart to impart these lessons on the next generation.”

Mikaela MillerTexas Christian University

“The reality is that each organization in our top fifteen was completely worthy of receiving funding. However, the purpose of this class is not to give money to every good organization. The purpose is not to give to organizations that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Rather, the purpose is for us to learn how much impact certain amounts of money can make. The purpose is for use to wrestle with and debate values, results, missions, and finances. It is for us to learn that giving wisely is hard. I fully believe that now. Never before have I been in a position to give a way such a large sum of money to an organization and this experience confirmed my belief that giving, at its core, is sacrificial. While this class required much of us, working with my classmates as a foundation for a semester grew me as an individual. It is hard enough to get a group of eighteen individuals to agree on anything but when you add $100,000 coupled with strong passions to the mix, it could be a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, through the guidance of Dr. Pitcock and the design of this course, it instead became a recipe for tremendous success.”

Bailey SnyderTexas Christian University

“My experience in this course changed my perspective on giving. It allowed me to realized real good was possible through strategic and responsible giving.”

Jack Sewell