I’m not the only one who got this e-mail celebrating Penn’s fundraising kickoff, and I felt it needed to be decoded from administration-speak:

“Dear Donors,

Tonight, thousands of you — big-time donors, donors, future donors, and more donors — joined with me to launch Penn’s first of many fundraising campaigns in nearly two decades. Making History: The Campaign for Penn has an ambitious goal of $3.5 billion, and we’ve only raised $1.6 billion. Let’s pick up the slack.

We celebrated the beginning of a five-year endeavor that will require the slave-like devotion of our entire community. I promise you this: When we achieve our goal in 2012, our bank account will be overflowing!

A great campaign, however, is not just a goal to achieve or a distinction to reach; it is also a journey that strengthens the bonds of our fellowship while deepening our devotion to a great cause. So ask the people of Philadelphia for money, too. It’s called Penn Connects.

I encourage you to take a moment now to visit our campaign website and make a donation. No, really, now. I’m watching you.

It is time to be making history. And now it is time for my manicure! Toodles…

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Tags: Amy Gutmann, Making History

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