How Should Alumni Think About Giving Back?

I am graduating from three private schools (K-8, high school, university). I have received lots of letters, emails and phone calls during this period. My parents always tell me that I should financially support my former school. Because the rate given by alumni is directly related to the reputation of any private school. In other words, even with a minimum of $ 20, I will guarantee the value of my diploma. is it true?

Like many other recent graduates, I have a lot of debts and I do not get much income. For that reason, my budget allows only a small donation, usually less than $ 100. I would like to donate to a charity organization that really needs it but not a school that makes millions of dollars, but because of the amount I spend on education, I can say that my diploma is still worthwhile I want to make sure. I hesitate to believe that I donated to the Annual Fund and elected to increase the statistics provided by alumni at only a small percentage This is really important, but there are problems of social capital. These schools publish annual reports detailing who is giving the money, and whether I can see my name when an alumni or guardian is on the list. It is good for me. I may also gain more respect from my colleagues.

In summary, what is the advantage of not only donating the same small amount of money to my personal concerns, such as family planning and local animal care facilities, but also making an annual fund donation at the alma mater?

I think Anthony already has answered her own question - Yes, donating to her alma mater is not for animal shelters, it may be good for her. But she obviously has a few things to consider: It is really good for her whether a small gift will affect her school's reputation or whether she is listed as a giver. Whether small gifts ensure that future generations have better opportunities to go to school, etc.

Let's make public comment here and let Antonia know what you think and how to deal with the same dilemma.

Do not worry, I have not asked you to provide funds to support the CMU (you should be perfect - part of the college ranking as a way to measure alumni's happiness as an alumni association donation It is a method of measuring, the night set at 3 am is better.) Instead, we recommend that you return it to the current student. Join the recruitment. Please visit the campus. Leave your time and support to those still in school, because we still fight in the face of it. I remember being a senior, I'm not sure what kind of life would be like outside of school. The 16-year course and schedule and the rhythm of school break suddenly ended. What I discussed with my 2014 classmates for a long time made me reassure that the real world is not as dark as my radical imagination. In fact, I was looking forward to the next chapter. It was not mere excitement, but the classes and tests were over.

When another grade approaches the end, the students and graduates gather at May 6th and celebrate the reunion of former Boston Latin School students who graduated 25 to 70 years ago. Most of the graduates who participated in this year's graduation day are from the '66 and' 86 courses. In general, since the Boston Latin School Association (BLSA) organizes graduate days to convene a graduation class every five years, this year's graduate is a graduate five or five years ago. On this day, student volunteers will meet the alumni group and start at the library assigned to visit. Shortly thereafter, reception of breakfast was set up on the lawn behind for reunion participants including students and graduates. Breakfast reception ends with a speech by senior class teacher Peter Favorito (I), Dr. Lynne Mooney Teta, and other selected graduates.