The system ensures that donors are informed of the receipt and use of their gifts. The president has delegated to the Development Office the responsibility of administering the gift acknowledgment system. Stewardship recognizes that each donor is unique.
Stewardship attempts to bring the donor into a more intimate relationship with the university.
It is the university's responsibility to instill in the donor a confidence that the gift was given to the right institution. Individual schools may also wish to recognize donors or groups of donors in other ways at the school's expense and in coordination with the Development Office. All donor recognition is subject to the availability of funds within each school or unit that is the donee. In every case, the recipient of a gift should acknowledge it promptly with a thank-you letter to the donor. Program directors, department chairs, and deans are encouraged to express appreciation to donors.