When individuals choose restricted giving, they specify how and where their contributions are to be used. When they choose unrestricted giving, however, they allow the University to determine the areas of greatest need and then to use their contributions to fill those needs.
Unrestricted gifts are especially important because they allow for the greatest flexibility.
This flexibility ensures that all areas receive the financial support that is essential for maintaining equal access to first-rate programs and services and for helping other fulfill their educational dreams. These gifts, as previously mentioned, are most important. They allow the University to use its discretion in providing the necessary financial support for our area of greatest need - scholarships. Restricted gifts promote excellence by addressing other specific areas of need. Based on its amount, a gift specified for building construction may result in a facility being named to honor the contributor.