Many organizations solicit private donations from benefactors and philanthropists. Is there a stadium in the country that does not bear the name of a prominent donor? There are also anonymous donors who are not cursed with egos that require their names to be emblazoned in giant font on a building’s façade. But, most donors want recognition which is often used as an incentive when soliciting the donation. Donors understandably receive perks and privileges that ordinary folks will never be offered. If you give a ton of money to a theater, you might receive prime season tickets as a gift. If you make a sizable donation to a symphony orchestra, you may be invited to a private event to meet the conductor and leading musicians. If you make a robust financial contribution to your city’s art museum, you won’t have to worry about competing for limited tickets to view the visiting Picasso exhibit. You may very well have your own private tour. There is nothing venal about
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