For Donor-Initiated Funds

• Review fund creation guidelines above.
• Once the $5,000 minimum is secured, follow the Donor Agreement Workflow.
• The Workflow routes to a staff member in the Donor and Volunteer Engagement (DVE) office, who drafts the donor agreeme

If you have questions, contact your area’s philanthropic advisor (PA) or project manager (PM).

View List of PAs and PMs

For questions or guidance, contact us by email at gifts@kent.edu or by phone at 330-672-GIFT (4438).

1. Accept the Gift in Kind or Professional Service 
   1. DPAE staff will confirm it aligns with university needs and the Gift Acceptance Policy. 
2. Obtain Donor Information 
   1. Full name, mailing address, email and/or phone number. 
3. Obtain Fair Market Value Documentation 
   1. Examples: purchase receipts, invoices, online market comparisons or formal valuation statements. 
   2. If no documentation is available, the gift can be processed at $1.00. 
   3. Gift