Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
One example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Solution is here: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Now, solve this: We cannot afford to lose your valuable financial support and hope you might consider an increase in your personal or corporate gift for 1991. Your contributions help fund athlete scholarships ($5,000 = one student per year), awards, special events, program advertising and membership activities.
Solution:
Your valuable contributions help to fund athletic scholarships($5,000 = one student per yr), awards, special events, program advertising and membership activities.  We hope that you might consider an increase this year.