Bill gave $30, Warren gave $30
Now maybe you can give $30. If the world's #1 and #2 richest families can give $30 billion each, then we can give $30 per person to the Haas Annual Fund.
It's the cost of two drinks in New York (or, one pack of diapers for all the new dads) and will raise about $2,000 from our class. We can become the first class ever to achieve 100% participation in giving.
Click here to contribute to the 10-10-20 campaign started by Rich Lyons. The "20" is 20% participation by MBA classes. Since we're overachievers, let's donate $30 each and match the Gates' and Buffet's philanthropic generosity. Just leave the nine extra zeros and three commas off of your check. Or, if you're inspired by Larry Ellison, make a big pledge and send only the zeros.
(Some companies will match gifts. Katherine and I just made a contribution through the Gap Foundation. They matched dollar for dollar. Maybe someone from our class will step up and offer a match to everyone's $30?)