Most people think giving is simple — write a check, drop off some clothes, round up at the checkout. But too often, that kind of generosity doesn’t really help the people who actually need it. Sometimes it’s even wasted.
Giving University exists because most giving fails. Not for lack of good hearts — but for lack of good process. Our program teaches you how to be generous in a smart, informed, discerning way that truly makes a difference.
We don’t ask for donations. We don’t build endowments. What GivingU does is teach you how to spot the nonprofits that are truly changing lives — and avoid the ones that don’t. Then we take you around the world to help us observe nonprofits, decide which to fund, and help change people’s lives.
And Giving University pays for it all — the classes, the travel, the $1,000 you donate to a local charity you suggest that meets GivingU standards. All we ask is you show up with an open mind, and a willingness to make a difference.
We realize that GivingU might sound too good to be true. But what we’ve done over the years shows that generosity can be taught, measured, and multiplied.
Learn how generosity really works. In just 2 hours a week for 8 weeks – in person or by live webcast – you’ll uncover what makes some nonprofits effective and others a waste of resources. When you finish, you’ll get $1,000 to give to a local charity you propose that meets GivingU’s standards.
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What we teach isn’t theory or wishful thinking. GivingU pushes you out of your comfort zones, challenges your assumptions, and sparks new passions in you. Everyone comes out different — a little wiser, a little more intentional, and a lot more generous.
Not every nonprofit passes the test. That’s the point. GivingU trains you to say “No” to the mediocre so you can say “Yes” to nonprofits that truly move the needle. When you do, hundreds of organizations are strengthened, thousands of lives touched.
The real proof of GivingU is in our stories. From small local charities to international partners, the Giving University shines a light on organizations that are truly changing lives — and shows what happens when generosity is done right.
Why do we teach generosity? Who started Giving University? And why? You’ll learn all about the program from our founder and people who’ve participated in GivingU in this quick video about us.
Raise your hand to join the next GivingU class and start making a change in the world and yourself.