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I serve on my university's alum assoc board and the one thing I've learned is that it isn't the amount of money given, but the number of people who give that matters. There are those fortunate few who can make huge donations, but the reality is that most of us can afford a minimal amount. When universities apply for grants and such, those offering the grants tend to look at the percentage of alumni who donate to see if the grads from the universities support their alma mater. Some schools have ridiculously rich endowments and foundations, but for those of us who go to the area State U the alum donations in any minimal amount can make a HUGE difference.
Moral of the story.....when you get that envelope, put $5 in it and send it back to your alma mater. It absolutely DOES make a difference!
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