You've either never spoken to people in development or didn't understand what they do.
For one, they aren't involved in admissions at all.
Their goal is to make long term relationships so that both sides, the donors and the university get something out of it. Not to judge people based on where their money or connections come from.
Development people have influence, and definitely want future financial success stories moving smoothly through their university's admissions pipeline.
For one, they aren't involved in admissions at all.
Their goal is to make long term relationships so that both sides, the donors and the university get something out of it. Not to judge people based on where their money or connections come from.