Policy Library
- Advancement and Giving
Acceptance of Gifts of Real Property
Provides guidelines for accepting and valuing gifts of real property.
Annual and Special Giving
These policies and procedures are intended to assist and guide the activities of personnel who are involved in annual and special giving to Adelphi.
Auctions
Guidelines regarding the University’s responsibilities for conducting auctions to the public.
Comprehensive/Capital Campaigns
Sets forth the structure and process for comprehensive and/or capital campaigns.
Constituent Fundraising
Insures that the receipt of gifts advances the University’s mission and is done in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal statutes.
Crowdfunding
Provides a standardized and consistent approach to crowdfunding that protects our good relationships with the many alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and others who benefit Adelphi through philanthropy.
Donor Bill of Rights
Guidance to donors, explaining the rights they have when supporting Adelphi.
Final Annual and Special Giving Processes
The policies set forth herein are to guide the activities of Adelphi University personnel involved in annual and special giving to Adelphi.
Gift Announcement
To assure the accuracy and completeness of news that is released regarding gifts — both internally and externally — the University documents and records gifts fully and in compliance with the University’s gift acceptance policy prior to the release of any information about a gift.
Gift Solicitation, Acceptance, and Valuation
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel who are involved in the planning, promotion, solicitation, application, receipt, acceptance, and disposition of gifts to Adelphi University.
Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Charge Cards
These policies provide a standardized approach to the University’s acceptance of gifts of cash, checks, and charge cards.
Gifts of Securities
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel who are involved in the acceptance of gifts of securities to Adelphi.
Governance of Gifts and Donations
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel who are involved in the planning, promotion, solicitation, application, receipt, acceptance, and disposition of gifts to Adelphi.
Guidelines on Gifts of Life Insurance
The policies and procedures set forth herein are to guide the activities of University personnel involved in the acceptance of gifts of life insurance to Adelphi.
Honorary Degree Policy
Adelphi University (“University”) awards honorary degrees on a selective basis to distinguished individuals (“Candidates”) who merit special recognition for outstanding achievement or leadership in a field or activity consistent with the ideals and purposes of the University. This policy sets forth the following standards and procedures for granting honorary degrees.
IRS Form 8300
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel related to completion of the IRS Form 8300.
Naming Policy
The Board of Trustees of Adelphi University retains authority for naming all University facilities and properties; i.e., all buildings; major portions of buildings; university or college streets or roads; and all other highly visible facilities and properties.
Non-Cash Charitable Contributions
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel who are involved in the acceptance of non-cash charitable contributions to Adelphi.
Planned Giving
By offering and encouraging planned gifts, Adelphi University seeks to enable a broader group of supporters to make more significant gifts to the institution, either during their lifetime or as part of an estate plan, than they could otherwise make through outright gifts.
Pledges Policy
These policies are intended to provide a standardized and consistent approach to the University’s gift accounting procedures.
Raffles
Adelphi University must coordinate all raffles on campus to ensure compliance with state laws and integrations with the University’s comprehensive annual events. The Office of the Vice President of University Advancement is responsible for this coordination.
Research and Data Management Procedure
Members of the Office of the Vice President of University Advancement research staff abide by the code of ethics established by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). As such, they are committed to the ethical collection and use of information in the pursuit of legitimate institutional goals.
Special Events
Adelphi University seeks to create a campus culture that generates intellectual excitement and lifelong learning. This includes supporting campus activities that further individual development. Such events are either sanctioned by the University or sponsored by external groups requesting use of University facilities and services.
Stages of Cultivation
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of Adelphi University personnel who are involved in the planning, promotion, solicitation, application, receipt, acceptance, and disposition of gifts to the University.
Stewardship Procedure and Process
The policies and procedures set forth in this document are intended to assist and guide the activities of University personnel who are involved in the planning, promotion, solicitation, application, receipt, acceptance, and disposition of gifts to Adelphi University.
Year End Gifts
Adelphi University appreciates and depends upon the generosity of alumni and friends to support its mission, programs, and purposes. Gifts must be solicited, accepted, processed, recorded, and acknowledged in a manner that protects the interests of both the institution and its donors.