Who To Contact
For questions or assistance, please contact:
Diana Bocciarelli at (330) 672-0402 or dboccia2@kent.edu or Donor and Volunteer Engagement at donorservices@kent.edu.
FAQs
What is a spendable fund?
A spendable fund is used for things like scholarships, programs, capital projects, lecture series or endowed positions. It may be standalone or linked to an endowment. Every endowment has an associated spendable fund.
Step-By-Step Guide
For Donor-Initiated Funds
- Review fund creation guidelines above.
- Once the $5,000 minimum is secured, follow the .
- The routes to a staff member in the Donor and Volunteer Engagement (DVE) office, who drafts the donor agreeme
Key Considerations
Before creating a new fund, review existing funds to avoid duplicating
Who To Contact
If you have questions, contact your area’s philanthropic advisor (PA) or project manager (PM).
FAQs
DPAE has assigned a project manager to every college, division and cam
Step-By-Step Guide
Reach out to your assigned philanthropic advisor or project manager or fill out the form linked below
Key Considerations
Work with your area's assigned philanthropic advisor (PA) or project manager (PM).
Contact Us
For questions or guidance, contact us by email at gifts@kent.edu or by phone at 330-672-GIFT (4438).
Step-By-Step Guide
- Accept the Gift in Kind or Professional Service
- DPAE staff will confirm it aligns with university needs and the Gift Acceptance Policy.
- Obtain Donor Information
- Full name, mailing address, email and/or phone number.
- Obtain Fair Market Value Documentation
- Examples: purchase receipts, invoices, online market comparisons or formal valuation statements.
- If no documentation is available, the gift can be processed at $1.00.
- Gift