Development Office: Fundraising

The University’s Office of Development handles all gifts, grant requests, donations and estate planning (in Coordination with the LeTourneau University Foundation), fundraising, Alumni Relations, and the Student Foundation.

Fundraising

Students and student organizations wishing to raise funds or obtain donated materials must have prior approval from the Office of Development before soliciting any off-campus individuals or organizations. All solicitations must conform to the Fundraising Policy listed here and no solicitation of any kind should be made without first consulting with the Office of Development.

Fundraising Policy (Including In-Kind Gifts)

LeTourneau University recognizes the vital importance of charitable contributions received from individuals, churches, foundations, corporations, associations and government entities to the financial health of the institution. All appeals for funds, equipment or supplies must be coordinated through and be approved by the Office of Development. This will allow the University to present a cohesive fundraising strategy that maximizes the funding of established priorities.

Before any gift (whether cash, in-kind gifts or materials) is received on behalf of the University, the Office of Development must be notified and will officially receive the gift. All gifts must be reported to the Office of Development for acknowledgment and appropriate donor recognition. The Vice President for Development will make recommendations to the President on in-kind gifts. To ensure the effective solicitation and receipt of gifts by the Office of Development, the LeTourneau University Gift Policies and Guidelines on the receipt of gifts apply to all faculty, staff and students.