The art of giving

Danika Kleiber '02, chair of the alumni relations committee for our allies at the Tufts Progressive Alumni Network, has written a great op-ed that appeared in today's Daily that captures well the perspective of a growing number of alumni:

"...while I do wish Tufts well, I am going to withhold any direct donations to their coffers until they cough up some transparency and make a commitment to investing money in ways that make the world a brighter place, and I’m going to encourage other alumni to do the same. However, since I do sincerely believe that one of the best things about Tufts is its students, I’m going to use my hard-earned paycheck to support the Tufts Progressive Alumni Network (TPAN) Social Justice Fund ... That way I can still support the institution I love, but with the smug knowledge that my money will go to Tufts students working to make their school live up to its full potential."