Lead the Way

It’s the specifics that make this copy compelling. The staff’s conversation about being so desperate it wished it could photocopy the texts … having to delay the purchase of books and which subjects didn’t make the cut.

Now, I know a lot of nonprofits resist using — or flat-out prohibit — this level of specificity due to concerns that donations will be designated — in this case, for textbooks. However, St. Labre’s letter later repeatedly makes clear that my gift also will provide kids with excellent teachers and schools that turn out successful young adults — in other words, my donation will advance the entire mission.