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Lesson 3:

3Ts Improve Your Vision

Learning Targets

Students apply their research and learning from prior lessons to identify a vision statement that aligns with their philanthropic interests and integrates their 3Ts (time, talent, treasure).
Duration 20–30 MINS
Downloads Lesson Plan, Presentation & Your 3Ts Improve Your Vision Student Worksheet
Materials Student Worksheet, Presentation Slides

Downloadable Materials

Lesson Plan: Your 3Ts Improve Your Vision

Lesson Plan: Your 3Ts Improve Your Vision

A reflective lesson in which students imagine receiving an award for using their talents to make a positive impact, then craft personal vision statements that describe their ideal future philanthropic selves. Includes comparing vision vs. mission statements and analyzing nonprofit examples.

Presentation: Finding Your Vision

Presentation: Finding Your Vision

Explains vision statements as descriptions of future successful states. Features nonprofit examples (Alzheimer's Association, Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill) and personal examples. Guides students through a five-step process for writing a vision statement.

Activity: Your 3Ts Improve Your Vision Student Worksheet

Activity: Your 3Ts Improve Your Vision Student Worksheet

A guided reflection designed to help learners define their personal vision by reflecting on nonprofit alignment, articulating a vision statement, identifying one actionable step, and explaining why that vision matters.

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