School donations

Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've never gotten a letter like this. Do they think I'm poor? Lol


Right? Some people are offended by the ask. Others are offended by not being asked. Fundraising is a tough work.


I was totally kidding actually. I am not poor, but I'm also definitely not in a place to donate multiple thousand, and I'm sure they know that because they've seen my financial aid packet. 😆
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What I find more worrisome is the annual list of donors that is published. While recognizing donors is nice, the reverse of shaming families for not donating or not donating enough is bizarre. Welcome to private school.


Don’t worry. Some people give anonymously. Just because a name isn’t on the list, doesn’t necessarily mean they didn’t give.


Many schools list by grade and say Anonymous (1) or Anonymous (3) for example. So if a grade doesn’t list Anonymous, and a family isn’t named, you also know they don’t donate.

Also, the families who DO donate generously often get invited to special events. So if you’re a family who acts super rich but NEVER attends these events (or whose name isn’t on an invite), we know you don’t donate. Just FYI.


+1 it isn't hard to figure out for the reasons stated here
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