The Obligations of Stewardship

Your gift means a great deal to us. In fact, we think of it as an investment — in our mission, our students, and our future — and we promise to steward it accordingly.

With respect to stewardship, 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 donor, 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 donor.
  • 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 records.