Not yet ready yet to commit 50% of your wealth?
Not ready yet to commit 50% of your wealth? You can still get going with your giving journey—right now, right where you are.
We often think of giving as something reserved for the ultra-wealthy or as a milestone to reach once everything else is sorted in life. Or we think “I can do a little, but let me first be sure I can afford to give more”. But the truth is, giving can—and should, in most cases, be far higher than where it currently is. Wherever we are in our journeys, there’s always a way to get going.
Across India and the world, a growing number of platforms are making this easier by offering different ways to commit to giving. Whether it’s a percentage of income or a more substantial share of one’s wealth, the idea is the same: to live with intention and use our resources to create impact.
A Spectrum of Ways to give
Here are some meaningful ways to gather momentum in your giving journey, based on what you’re comfortable contributing right now:
| Your Level of Giving | The Right Platforms for You |
| Just getting started, with a few thousand rupees to give upto ₹1-3 lakhs a year | Give.do, Donatekart.com, Milaap.org, Ketto.org and others. Or Helpage.org to support elderly, CRY.org for children and so on. |
| ₹3–10 lakhs a year and more | Join Social Venture Partners, engage as a partner and learn to give more, with greater impact |
| OK with giving 10% of income | Sign up with Giving What We Can—a global community committed to regular, intentional giving to high-impact causes. |
| ₹25 lakhs or more annually | Join a Dasra Giving Circle or work with Pramiti Philanthropies for strategic, personalized guidance |
| Upwards of ₹50 lakhs a year | Connect with platforms like GivingPi or Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP) for peer learning, ecosystem support, and deeper giving strategies. |
| Over ₹2 crores a year | Explore collaborative networks like Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) and bespoke services of Sattva.org |
Each of these platforms offers a unique entry point—be it a small recurring donation, advisory support, peer community, or long-term commitment. The magic lies not in how much you give, but in choosing to pick up the momentum.
For Those Who Want to Go Further
For those who feel they can do more—who are in a position of abundance and wish to use that for deeper, lasting change—LivingMyPromise (LMP) offers a bold commitment. Promisors at LMP pledge to give away 50% or more of their wealth to causes of their choice, either during their lifetime or in their wills. It’s a personal, public declaration rooted not in pressure or prestige, but in the quiet conviction that giving is the most meaningful use of one’s wealth.
What makes LMP unique is that it isn’t a fund, an NGO, or a club. It’s a community. A group of individuals who come from vastly different walks of life—entrepreneurs, artists, investors, academicians—who believe that wealth can be used for more than just comfort or legacy. They believe in action. Many promisors are also part of SVP, GivingPi, AIP, GivingWhatWeCan and other initiatives.
And they’re leading the way with giving initiatives that they come up with themselves such as the Dolphin Tank, the Freedom Fund, and Bridge Fund, among others.
There Is No One Way
Philanthropy is deeply personal. The reasons we give, the ways we give, and the pace at which we grow into giving—it’s all part of a journey. Some of us will want to give quietly, others will choose to inspire by example. Some will start with small acts of monthly support, while others may wait until they feel more secure. All of it is valid. All of it matters.
That’s why it’s so important to recognise that there’s no one right way to give. There are many. And platforms like those listed above, offer a full spectrum to explore and find what resonates most with each of us.
Simply Get Going
If you’ve ever thought that you can give a little more than what you are currently, now is the time to act on it. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to start. Make a commitment. Try a giving circle. Write your giving goals. Talk to someone who’s already giving. Explore a platform that speaks to you.
As and when you’re ready to give half your wealth back, know that LivingMyPromise is here, ready to walk with you.
Giving, after all, is not a destination. It’s a mindset. And when more of us step into that mindset—whatever the amount—we create a culture that makes generosity a norm, not an exception. Let’s celebrate the power we each have to give. To commit. To share. And most importantly, to begin.