Have you ever given money to your alma mater?

Yes, I donate to my school and to my kids' schools, but not to my wife's school. She was the only one of the four who thought it was a waste of time. Personally, I feel my school transformed me from a shy, lazy, do- nothing into a guy with an enjoyable career.

Ooma wrote:

Have you ever given money to your alma mater?

Yep. Like others mentioned, it seemed like once you contributed, they kept pestering you to give and give. Once a year wasn't good enough. Therefore, I stopped.

I got scholaarships too... Need based and academic. I give back to help others have the chance I did... Wouldn't have gone without the money they gave me. I donate to a fund for students in need and the general fund... Not huge amounts to either but what I can afford.

Hell no I don't.

I have wrote:

Yep. Like others mentioned, it seemed like once you contributed, they kept pestering you to give and give. Once a year wasn't good enough. Therefore, I stopped.

My undergrad school (Penn State) has pestered me non-stop since I graduated. My grad school (Cornell) hasn't contacted me at all about donations. For a number of reasons, I will probably donate more to Cornell than Penn State when I have enough money to make significant donation. The constant pestering is going to make me feel less bad about leaving PSU out.

I did every year until they dropped men's track and cross country.

I've given to the institution where I went to graduate school but not my undergrad one.

Yes, somewhere close to $10,000 But then, after that, being a collegiate coach for 5 years, national team coach 5 x, school record holder, outstanding recommendations, etc I didn't even get an interview when I applied for a coaching position. Sorry, they've seen the last of my cash.

Yes, somewhere close to $10,000 But then, after that, being a collegiate coach for 5 years, national team coach 5 x, school record holder, outstanding recommendations, etc I didn't even get an interview when I applied for a coaching position. Sorry, they've seen the last of my cash.

i figure i will after my student loans are paid off.... hopefully i can direct where i want the money to go

I just graduated and I want to give what I can because I feel if we are to get any respect from ADs the only thing I know talks to them is money and more money, nothing else.

Now, I have a question: can I designate where it goes?? If not I will be much more hesitant.

Undergrad: University - no; College - yes; Varsity Club - yes

Grad School 1: Nope

Grad School 2: Nope

In 20 years, I've given maybe a total of $3000. It's not much. I've given that much to the local food bank in the last couple years.

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My University has built about 9 new buildings and a new stadium since I graduated. They sure don't need my money.

ray wrote:

Yes, somewhere close to $10,000 But then, after that, being a collegiate coach for 5 years, national team coach 5 x, school record holder, outstanding recommendations, etc I didn't even get an interview when I applied for a coaching position. Sorry, they've seen the last of my cash.

Perhaps they found a better candidate. Is that so bad?