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This coordination includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all current and prospective donors to KSU.", "reading_order": 12 }, { "id": "p1.14", "order": 14, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.84, "t": 170.16, "r": 578.4, "b": 107.04 }, "text": "To ensure a strategic and unified approach to fundraising, any member of the KSU community (faculty, staff, students) or individuals acting on behalf of KSU-affiliated foundations intending to solicit private gift support for KSU must consult with the Office of Institutional Advancement & External Relations prior to initiating any solicitation.", "reading_order": 13 }, { "id": "p1.15", "order": 15, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.6, "t": 90, "r": 578.4, "b": 42.48 }, "text": "All private contributions, grants (as defined by KSU and differentiated from sponsored research grants per the KSU Gift Acceptance Policy, and gifts-in-kind received in support KSU shall generally be directed to the KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. 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The formal acceptance of gifts and the management of such contributions must adhere to the procedures outlined in the KSU Gift Acceptance Policy and, where applicable, the KSU Naming Policy.", "reading_order": 0 }, { "id": "p2.2", "order": 2, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.6, "t": 690, "r": 116.4, "b": 674.88 }, "text": "DEFINITIONS:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 1 }, { "id": "p2.3", "order": 3, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.6, "t": 656.88, "r": 140.16, "b": 642.96 }, "text": "External Fundraising", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 2 }, { "id": "p2.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.36, "t": 640.8, "r": 577.68, "b": 610.32 }, "text": "The coordinated effort to seek and secure private gift support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other external entities for the benefit of Kentucky State University.", "reading_order": 3 }, { "id": "p2.5", "order": 5, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.36, "t": 593.04, "r": 298.8, "b": 578.88 }, "text": "KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. 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This includes direct requests, proposals, and other communications intended to secure a philanthropic contribution.", "reading_order": 11 }, { "id": "p2.13", "order": 13, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.84, "t": 318.48, "r": 93.36, "b": 303.84 }, "text": "PROCESS:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 12 }, { "id": "p2.14", "order": 14, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.84, "t": 286.8, "r": 148.8, "b": 273.6 }, "text": "Consultation Required", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 13 }, { "id": "p2.15", "order": 15, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.12, "t": 272.16, "r": 579.12, "b": 228.48 }, "text": "Any KSU faculty member, staff member, student, or representative of a KSU-affiliated foundation who intends to solicit private gift support on behalf of KSU must first consult with and receive guidance from the Office of Institutional Advancement & External Relations prior to any solicitation efforts.", "reading_order": 14 }, { "id": "p2.16", "order": 16, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.84, "t": 213.6, "r": 211.2, "b": 200.4 }, "text": "Coordination of Fundraising Efforts", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 15 }, { "id": "p2.17", "order": 17, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.36, "t": 199.2, "r": 578.4, "b": 139.92 }, "text": "The Office of Institutional Advancement & External Relations is responsible for the overall strategy, coordination, and oversight of external fundraising activities. This includes, but is not limited to, prospect identification, cultivation strategies, the solicitation process, and donor stewardship, to ensure a consistent and effective approach that aligns with KSU priorities.", "reading_order": 16 }, { "id": "p2.18", "order": 18, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.6, "t": 126, "r": 185.04, "b": 112.8 }, "text": "Compliance with KSU Policies", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 17 }, { "id": "p2.19", "order": 19, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.12, "t": 111.36, "r": 578.4, "b": 52.08 }, "text": "All external fundraising activities must be conducted in strict compliance with this External Fundraising Policy, the KSU Gift Acceptance Policy, and the KSU Naming Policy. This includes all procedures related to gift acceptance, processing, documentation, donor recognition, and any commitments concerning naming opportunities.", "reading_order": 18 } ] }, { "document_id": 13998, "page": 3, "width": 612, "height": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 14108, "item_count": 28, "counts_by_type": { "heading": 6, "link": 3, "list": 1, "list_item": 2, "table": 2, "table_cell": 11, "text": 3 }, "build_ms": 4, "items": [ { "id": "p3.1", "order": 1, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 33.84, "t": 754.32, "r": 123.12, "b": 741.84 }, "text": "Direction of Gifts", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3, "reading_order": 0 }, { "id": "p3.2", "order": 2, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 33.6, "t": 739.92, "r": 577.92, "b": 696.72 }, "text": "Unless a specific exception is met as outlined in the KSU Gift Acceptance Policy, all private gift support solicited for the benefit of KSU shall be directed to the KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. 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