Empowering Nonprofits The Art of Gifts and Grants Acquisition

This guide provides a condensed overview of the many conditions that inform how awards are categorized. It is, essentially, a donation. A “sponsored program” (contract and grants) differs in that the sponsor has outlined a specific statement of work and there are ... Gift vs. Grant Guidelines. December 2011. Background and Context. On behalf of the faculty and the University, the Office of Research Administration is charged ... In cases where there is a question as to whether an activity for which external funding is sought constitutes a sponsored activity or a gift, the Office of ... Correct classification and handling of external funds (grants or gifts) is essential for the reputation, fiscal, fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities ... A gift may meet the interests of the donor and can be restricted or unrestricted. A restricted gift is a contribution designated for a specific purpose, program ... Gifts vs. Grants · Gifts remain with the university and do not follow faculty members · Gift funds in support of a lab should not be so specific/restricted as ... Gifts. The following is presented as a guideline to determine if funds received from external sources should be treated as a grant/contract or a gift. • A ... This guideline will provide assistance to determine if your award is a gift or a sponsored award. Sponsored awards and gifts may be labeled in a variety of ... Gift vs Grants. • Types of funding. • Consideration areas for Gift vs ... individuals who provide gifts / donations do so in order to ...