University Approved Fraternity and Sorority
Capital Campaigns
(private chapters)
The following is an outline of the Cornell University gift recognition
policy for gifts from alumni to private fraternities and sororities involved
in capital campaigns. These recommendations are subject to the review
and approval of the Executive Staff and University Counsel:
Gift recognition on payments will only be given during a university-approved,
active campaign for capital improvements.
An active capital campaign is defined as an effort on behalf of a
fraternity or sorority that has received university clearance by having
the appropriate alumni structure, feasibility study, undergraduate support
and a management plan in place, and approval from the Vice President
of Student and Academic Services and the Director of Cornell Development.
Chapter leadership will share their lists of prospective givers with
development contact, so that solicitation efforts can be coordinated
with other university fundraising efforts -- not for clearance and approval.
Gift recognition credit on payments will be given for university purposes
only – reunion campaign credit and giving society membership –
NOT tax deductibility.
A chapter must provide the Director of Information Services with giving
information (electronic format preferred), in a timely fashion to ensure
appropriate university gift recognition credit. For recognition purposes,
gift reports will be expected: October 1; February 15; March 1 and June
30. Giving information should include copies of donor remittance letters,
envelopes and donor checks or other validating documentation.
The university reserves the right to limit the number of houses undertaking
approved capital campaigns at any given time.
The university will make clear to all chapters that this program will
be offered as a two-year trial. The University will convene the appropriate
university staff in two years to review the process and make recommendations
for its continuation, modification or discontinuation.
Contacts:
Gretchen A. Orschiedt
Director of External Relations
Student & Academic Services
gao3@cornell.edu
607-255-8096
Marrie Neumer
Assistant Director of External Relations
Student & Academic Services
mn58@cornell.edu
607-255-3208
