A gift will not be accepted if, in the judgment of the University, the intended purpose of the gift and/or being associated with the donor of the gift could inflict damage to the University’s reputation, standing or integrity or be contrary to University values.
At the request of a donor, the University may treat a gift as anonymous. However, a gift will not be treated as anonymous with the purpose of shielding the University from damage to its reputation or disguising a gift which it would otherwise not have accepted.
The acceptance of a gift does not imply nor mean that the University endorses or approves of the donor's views, opinions, businesses, or activities.
The University is committed to transparency and will share information about the receipt of gifts in a manner that best serves the interests of the University and respects the wishes of donors.
The University may repurpose an unspent or endowed gift to a new University use if, due to changes in University programs or applicable laws and regulations, the gift cannot be used as originally intended by the donor.
The University delegates to the President the authority to direct a gift to a new use or other needs of the University that conforms as closely as possible to the donor's intent. If the terms of a gift agreement prevent a gift from being directed to new use, the University will seek permission from the donor and prepare any necessary documentation.
The University may return a gift to the donor if the University determines that it could cause damage to the University’s reputation, standing or integrity to be associated with a specific donor or to use a gift for its intended purpose.
In this case, the disposition of the gift will be guided by Kentucky State University's mission of education, research, and scholarship and associated values, and will depend on the specific circumstances of the case and any legal restrictions imposed by a gift agreement.
The University may, with the agreement of the donor, redirect a gift to another non-profit organization if the University determines that it could cause damage to the University’s reputation, standing or integrity to be associated with a specific donor or to use a gift for its intended purpose.