A letter writer is appalled at their community rallying to raise funds for a mismanaged private school.
There is a private parochial school near where I live. The tuition is expensive, and the school has a reputation for being an elitist club. It has come to the community’s attention that this school is going to have to close unless it raises a large amount of money in a very short period of time. The local news reported that the principal has been fired for embezzling, and there are other rumored financial improprieties related to how the school recruits for its sports programs.
I see it as rich people begging the public on behalf of their private school, which they have horribly mismanaged. When asked, I stated that if the school is begging for money, officials should disclose its audited financial statements to potential donors and explain what the long-term plan is. My inquiries about the financial details were met with an attitude of, “None of your business, just donate and don’t ask any questions.
Am I wrong to ask such questions when asked to donate to something? I just don’t appreciate a blanket raid on my wallet. Is it now common for people of means to seek financial assistance from those with less, offering no specific explanation? I’m so very weary of the nonstop bombardment from numerous forms of fundraising these days. Donor fatigue is a real thing, and I’m growing increasingly crankier and more cynical each day.
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