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Originally Posted by AXiDTrish
AXOMom....I never understand when people donate to athletic depts or things like that. I mean, really?
I ALWAYS donate to the scholarship fund. I'd rather send a student to school! As a donor, you should always be able to decide where you money goes. I send a $20 check to State U every January. It's not much, but it's what I can do. A few years ago it was only $10. Alpha Xi Delta on the other hand gets more of my money. I donate to our Foundation, but I support the local level too. It's not tax deductible when I donate to the chapter I advise or my own chapter, but I take comfort in knowing I support nationally as well as locally. And most important....I love my girls!
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Well in all fairness to Uncle Phil, he doesn't just give to the athletic department. He does give generously on the academic side as well (although he gives more to our athletic department). When I said he builds pretty buildings for us - a lot of those are academic buildings that he's either built or remodeled. Some would argue that because he gives so generously to the athletic department - it is one of the few that runs in the black and doesn't pull any money from the school. He also gives A LOT to academics at Stanford.
Beyond that you have guilted me into thinking I should give at least a little something the next time they call. Do you work in fundraising because if not - you should consider it.
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