NC State University

(Ex: 11.15.1 or REG 11.15.1)

Development Committee Responsibilities

POL 01.05.4

Board of Trustees
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Authority: Board of Trustees

History: First Issued: April 16, 1999. Last Revised: September 21, 2001. Additional History Information.

Related Policies: UNC Code, Chapter IV, Section 402 and 403

Contact Info: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (919-515-3226)


The Development Committee has the following delegated responsibilities:

1. Policy Development

1.1 Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, to recommend to the Board of Trustees the adoption of policies related to the relationship between the University and various affiliated foundations and the coordination of all fundraising activities intended to benefit the University.

1.2 Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, to recommend to the Board of Trustees the adoption of policies including but not limited to such matters as the conduct of fundraising campaigns, and the use and application of privately donated funds for any activity whose sponsorship may implicate or obligate the University.

1.3 Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, to recommend to the Board of Trustees the adoption of policies regarding fund raising activities intended to benefit the Endowment Fund and various affiliated foundations.

1.4 Recommends naming guidelines for Chairs, professorships, fellowships, scholarships, and buildings, facilities and other projects funded in whole or in part by private monies.

2. Development Activities

2.1 Assists the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and the Development staff in the solicitation of gifts and grants and other activities in connection with annual and other continuing development activities.

2.2 Approves all NC State capital and other major fundraising campaigns.

2.3 Advises the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement on the formation of Campaign Steering Committees.

2.4 Advises the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement on the priority, timing, direction, funding and management of capital and other fund raising campaigns.

3. Miscellaneous

To recommend to the Board of Trustees for its approval the naming of all facilities owned, operated or controlled by North Carolina State University.