Unrestricted gifts may also support smaller projects that are innovative and worthy, but unlikely to attract contributions from other foundations or major donors. The use of unrestricted gifts is under the direction of the Board of Directors of the foundation and the administration of the College. Donors may also want to address specific issues such as a current campaign, gifts for a specific department , or specific program . When the foundation accepts gifts under restricted terms, the donor s wishes will be followed as to the use of the contributed resources. Presently, in addition to endowments and quasi-endowments, the foundation manages funds for the Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics , the Baylor Orthodontic Support Fund , the Baylor International Orthodontic Symposium Fund , and the Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association .
Faculty are among the most important ingredient to any academic environment.
Endowments enable the College to compete for the best clinicians and researchers available on a national basis. This type of gift is a strategic way to build strength and quality into academic programs. Currently the foundation manages The Robert E. Gaylord Endowed Chair in Orthodontics . These provide a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining outstanding clinicians and researchers at a level below the department chair. As a consequence, they require a lower level of annual income and may be endowed for a smaller fixed amount.