Development Programs

The Obligations of Stewardship

As a reminder of our obligation to effectively steward contributions made to Notre Dame, the University adheres to the following guidelines:

• All gifts should be acknowledged in a timely and personal manner.
• A contribution accepted with a restricted purpose must be used for that purpose.
• If the University finds itself unable to utilize a contribution for its stated purpose, this should be communicated with the donor so that an alternative usage can be arranged.
• Whenever feasible, and especially with endowment gifts, annual “impact” reports should be given to the donor.
• Proper recognition should always be given to the benefactor and public recognition must be approved by the donor.
• The value of any “substantial” benefits as a result of contributions must be reported to each contributor.
• Contributions will be accounted for using generally accepted accounting principles, which will provide a consistent, timely, and accurate reporting of all gifts into the University's official financial record.

Thank you for your enduring support of the University of Notre Dame.