Yes, once again, it's that time of the year when my venerable alma-mater hits me up for funds. Let's look at what I've given in the past:
- 2006: $1.00
- 2005: $0.00
- 2004: $1.00
- 2003: $1.00
- 2002: $0.00
- 2001: $1.00
- 2000: $1.00
Nice, eh?
Now check out the overall rankings. Here's the relevant info: in the years for 2006 and 2005, the class of 2000 managed to have 12% and 9% participation, amassing a total of around $3,950.52 for '06 and $7,616.52 for '05.
Those are the lowest number of any class, from 2007 all the way back until the class of 1932. That's right: we're the stingiest alumni class of any at Williams with more than 12 people alive in it.
At first, of course, during the early years away from the purple bubble, I'm sure many thought that our giving would increase after we'd been out of school. But now it's clear for all to see, simply because the classes from '01 to '07 regularly out perform us.
Does anyone want to venture a guess as to why double-naughts are the class who gives the least to our eph brethren?
Comments
Worst Class Agent Ever | deborah
Quote from recent email sent to me by the head of alumni giving:
Here is a list of your assignments, out of 14 people, there is only 0 donor. Please contact each donor listed soon, the Fund ends on February 28th. Only 8 weeks to go. The class goals are $20,000 and 52% participation. We are only at $3,576 and 11%, we have a long way to go.
Yes...
posted at: 2006-01-05 17:16:58Ouch | edward
Man, I just cracked open the cool illustrated Strunk and White Jenna gave me for Christmas and I think someone must have took the "don't say unnecessary words" too much to heart there.
That or they're channeling Hemingway, poorly.
My class e-mail was much better written (a low bar, in comparison) and actually inspired me to give my regular $1.00 donation. Deborah, you're not my agent anymore, I take it? Didn't you use to be?
posted at: 2006-01-05 17:41:03Don't think so | deborah
I think I've only ever been Brad and Dwight's agent. Dwight has promised me eventual participation - all requests made to Brad have so far resulted in incredulity and reminders of how much debt he's accrued, as he orders another $10 martini. But hope springs eternal, and I will ask again... eventually.
posted at: 2006-01-08 15:01:18