Monday, March 21, 2005

dailypennsylvanian.com - Some don't want their name on a building

dailypennsylvanian.com - Some don't want their name on a building: "Some don't want their name on a building
Anonymous donations can be motivated by politics, religion
By christine hsu
March 21, 2005


Not everyone wants the celebrity of having a plaque on a campus bench or their name on a Penn building.
Last month's $10 million anonymous donation will enhance Penn's finances for 2005, but this acy of generosity will bring no glory or recognition to the donor.
'In my experience, it runs the full gamut,' said John Zeller, vice president for development and alumni relations, as to why donors may opt for anonymity."

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