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Donating to Your Alma Mater: Money and Time are Both Appreciated

If you waltzed across the stage in your cap and gown earlier this week, be warned: the phone calls and letters will start soon. They want your money and they don’t care if you’re broke.

No, I’m not talking about the fact that your student loan payments will be kicking in soon. As soon as you have the status of “alumni” instead of “student,” your college will start asking you to make a charitable donation. Requesting monetary donations from alumni is common practice of just about …