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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]DH did this for our school, although I don't think he ever suggested people donate huge amounts of money. I guess the schools ask parents to do this because their letter solicitations don't get a lot of responses. I agree, it's no fun for anyone.[/b]
They really care about the percent of families that participate. So you'll be helping with that measure by donating even a small amount.

I'd just say something like, "We have a tight budget right now but we're really eager to help because we know it goes to a good cause. So we're donating $XXX." The parent should accept that. If the parent tries to negotiate you up, that's really bad.[/quote]

Exactly.  I used to work as a fundraiser for a private school, and hated this practice though my head/volunteer committee/board insisted on it.  OP, please know that the parent didn't pick a number out of a hat.  They were given that number by the development office (which is often bumped up higher by the head, to be honest).  I agree that PP's response is the right way to go.  At a private school, you will always be asked for money.  It's just the way that it is.  Give a small amount to be counted for annual participation and move on.  [/quote]

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