keep in mind the financial mismanagement issues sTu has had in the past and the fear of internet scams, many of the financial supporters are old heads and will not donate to something online. They prefer to talk to someone they know to feel assured what's going on with thier hard earned money. I agree with one of the earlier posters this may be something that should target new/recent, or the younger alumni.
My donations for the most part are through tsunaa, donations made through the tsunaa keep the voice of the alum strong.
I have been done with internet fund raisers every since this one fund for a injured fire fighter was uncovered to be a scam. In the end the fire fighter or the family never recieved a dime of the money and the organizer was no where to be found.
Also, on occasion the fund raiser gets a % of the money they raise. I like every penny of mine to go where intended so I use more traditional methods of giving.
Happy New Year!
Sleepa
LIfetime Member of the Texas Southern University Alumni Assoc.