Fundraising Resources Policy

I. Scope

This policy applies to all Indiana Wesleyan University (“IWU”) fundraising resources used by University Advancement.

II. Policy Statement

IWU exercises wise stewardship over its tangible and intangible fundraising resources as well as adheres to federal and state tax rules.  This policy sets forth the University's guidelines on the use of these resources and its compliance with federal and state tax rules. Fundraising for organizations and institutions other than IWU, regardless of being supervised or sponsored by IWU affiliated organizations, departments, committees or groups, shall not be receipted through the University Advancement office as a gift to the University or through its fundraising resources. 

III. Reason for the Policy

University Advancement receives requests for the use of university fundraising resources from IWU affiliated organizations, departments, committees or groups supervising or sponsoring fundraising endeavors to support organizations or institutions other than IWU.  Charitable donations to IWU are governed by federal and state tax rules as well as internal guidelines, and are processed and receipted using university fundraising resources.  In order for IWU to effectively conduct fundraising operations thereby allowing it to carry out its mission, the university must manage the use of fundraising resources.   This policy is intended to ensure that the University’s fundraising resources are focused on Advancing the needs of IWU while complying with any applicable federal or state tax rules concerning receipts issued for qualified charitable donations.