If actual stock certificates are received, save the envelope, and contact your divisional Development office for instructions. When stock certificates are mailed, there should be a cover letter and also a second envelop containing a stock power to convey the stock to Johns Hopkins. The date of the gift is then the later of the two postmarks on the envelopes and the gift is valued accordingly as of the second date. Important at all times, but especially during the month of December, gifts need to be forwarded to the Development Office on a daily basis and should not be held by other offices for any reason. Remember to identify and train alternate staff members in the appropriate handling of gifts if regular staff will be away from the office during the holidays.
Charitable contributions are a critical revenue source to the institutions.
Gifts which are not deposited, receipted, and thanked in a timely manner give the donor the impression that their support is not needed or valued. The Development Office is available to answer any specific questions you may have. To better accommodate the upcoming holidays, we are adjusting our timecard submission dates and paydates as indicated below. Please be advised, it is our collective responsibility to see that students are paid in a timely fashion. Therefore, we ask that this information is shared with all appropriate parties in your department.