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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's what I'd worry about.  Parents and alumni, whose support is so essential right now, are going to read about this "hurrah, an amazing $25M is in the pipeline" and use it as a reason not to give or give as generously.

It's the polar opposite of the message that they should be receiving.  They should be hearing that the school is now stabilized, but that they can't get themselves back into the position they were in a few months ago.  So.  Philanthropy is essential, participation matters, and each family is asked to support the school to the best of their capacity for the next 5 years until enrollment and reputation can be rebuilt.

That's why this announcement was a big mistake. It lets donors off the hook. Which puts even more pressure on the success of this far-fetched partnership. [/quote]

I hadn't thought of it that way. Ugh, I hope you're wrong but that's a really good point. I hope the school puts out another communication about length of time a grant cycle can take (a year but usually more) and that it is NOT a replacement for the community to stretch their giving during this pivotal time. [/quote]

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