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[quote=Anonymous][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]Yes, and you probably wouldn't want the development office to say, "Don't ask so and so for as much money because they're on financial aid."  This is just something people are directed to do and they know that lots of people won't give that much.[/quote]

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