When alums donate to their alma maters
Just what are they expecting in return?
A) Nothing. It's all about supporting an institution that helped the check-writer achieve success.
B) To be able to say, "I don't care if she is tenured, I want that liberal professor fired."
C) To be able to say, "I don't care if he was 9-2 last season, I say it is time to fire the coach."
D) The satisfaction of knowing they might have helped fund scholarships for deserving students from low-income families.
E) Their name on some building or stadium sky box.
F) They are expecting to receive an additional request for donations two days after the first check clears.
G) A green-light for their lazy, idiot kids from the good folks in admissions.
H) They become members of the "Golden Circle," which means the university president will take their time-wasting calls.
I) Other.