Contact Officer: Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Principal (Advancement)
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to describe considerations when entering into Advancement and Development Contracts.
Procedure
All gifts accepted by the university must be in accordance with the university’s Gift Acceptance Policy.
Before applying for any philanthropic funding, faculties or business units must consult with Advancement. They must also consult with Advancement before entering into any donation or donation related agreement.
Should a donation agreements or planned gift have a research component involved, the Office of the Vice-Principal (Research) must be consulted as early as possible in the process.
Advancement will help to ensure that the appropriate approvals and signing authorities are obtained in accordance with the Contract and Invoice Signing Authority, Approval, and Execution Policy.
Date Approved: May 8, 2015
Approval Authority: Vice-Principal (Advancement)
Date of Commencement: May 8, 2015
Amendment Dates: October 2, 2026
Date for Next Review: 2031
Related Policies, Procedures and Guidelines:
Contract and Invoice Signing Authority, Approval, and Execution Policy