Donor Recognition Policy Brother Rice High School Programs and Campus Facilities
I. Purpose of Policy Non-profits have long offered“ naming opportunities” to their constituents as an integral part of their recognition and fund-raising programs. If the appropriate occasion arises, Brother Rice High School offers corporate entities, individual donors, families, and friends of Brother Rice High School the ability to name a Brother Rice High School program or a part of the physical campus after a company, donor, a family member, friend, staff, and / or other similar groups and individuals.
To protect the integrity of Brother Rice High School and the facilities contained within the campus, a comprehensive policy has been developed. This policy contains procedures to ensure a coordinated and equitable process for approving current and future naming proposals and for protecting the wishes of past donors. Appropriate minimum giving amounts are approved by Brother Rice High School and attached to each potential naming category.
Naming a piece of the campus or a Brother Rice High School program is a major decision for both Brother Rice High School and the donor. Therefore, individuals and groups are encouraged to give careful consideration in deciding which naming opportunities will best honor the designee and have a tangible impact on the residents and staff of Brother Rice High School. So serious is this decision that both this policy and all naming opportunities at the institution must be approved by the President of Brother Rice High School. Naming opportunities, unless the result of a restricted gift associated with an associated naming requirement by the donor, are related to the value of the unrestricted gift as outlined in this policy.
II. General Policies and Procedures
• Parties interested in naming opportunities should contact the Office of Development inside of the school or call Brian Dilworth at 248-833- 2012. This office will manage the entire process and will work closely with the Office of the President prior to submitting the request for a naming opportunity.
If the donor’ s proposal conforms to the guidelines set forth in this document, a“ Gift Agreement,” specifying the nature of the gift, its purpose and how the project or program will be implemented, must be signed by the donor and the President prior to the naming rights being provided and implemented.
• The President will only review proposals that conform to this policy.
• Minimum levels of financial support to Brother Rice High School have been established for most naming categories. Upon identifying a specific piece of the campus or Brother Rice High School’ program for a naming opportunity, the Office of Development will obtain the approval of the Office of the President to establish the actual minimum donation amount needed to name that particular entity. In rare instances, the President of Brother Rice High School may propose a naming opportunity that is not tied to a significant financial gift to the institution.
• Unless the naming opportunity is linked to a restricted gift and the donated funds are to be applied toward the cost of that restricted project or program, most donations will be applied to a general fund managed by Brother Rice High School for the purpose of funding programs and / or projects that are not necessarily related to the specific naming opportunity. Naming opportunities at Brother Rice High School are not exclusively granted as a result of restricted gifts. Naming opportunities resulting from unrestricted gifts made to Brother Rice High School are to be negotiated with the donor based upon the value of the gift as outlined in this policy as well as the wishes of the donor.
• Restricted Donations made to support a naming opportunity involving outside areas of the physical campus( such as benches, trees, gardens, common areas and roads) will be used to pay for the cost of the needed improvements, if any, with a portion of the contribution to be applied to a permanent“ Campus Facilities Fund.” This fund will be used for on-going campus beautification initiatives, as determined by Brother Rice High School’ s President, and for replacement costs needed to maintain in perpetuity the named improvements( benches, trees, gardens, etc.) that were created by the original donation. For this reason, the cost of each naming opportunity may far exceed the initial purchase price and installation cost of the named improvement. Brother Rice High School will solely determine the amount of the gift to be applied to the Campus Facilities Fund.
• Restricted Donations made to support a naming opportunity involving a building or the interior space of existing buildings on campus( such as academic classrooms, faculty offices, library space, lecture halls and departmental auditoriums) will be used to pay the cost of construction and / or needed improvements( should renovation or other improvements be required in the facility), with a portion of the contribution to be applied to a permanent“ Campus Facilities Fund” that will be used for on-going improvements, programs, projects and / or enhancements to campus facilities over time. For this reason, the cost of each naming opportunity may far exceed the initial construction and / or renovation cost of the named facility or improvement. Brother Rice High School will solely determine the amount of the gift to be applied to the Campus Facilities Fund.
• Upon the approval of a naming proposal by Brother Rice High School President for Brother Rice High School’ physical plant, the Development Office will work with Brother Rice High School’ President( or designee) to see that the naming designation( plaque, plate, etc.) is constructed and applied as set out in the“ Terms of Agreement.” This document will have been signed by the donor, Director of Development and the President prior to activity commencing on implementing the naming opportunity.
• Unforeseen circumstances in the future may require Brother Rice High School to alter an original naming agreement with a donor or honoree. If alterations are necessary, Brother Rice High School will seek to honor the original agreement as much as possible and find acceptable alternatives for the naming designation.
• The“ Inventory of Naming Opportunities,” listed below, is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all naming opportunities on Brother Rice High School campus. As additional naming opportunities are identified, the Office of Development will work with the President to obtain a monetary value for each naming designation and / or additional guidelines.
• The monetary value, expressed either as a single figure or as a range, represents the minimum gift amount required for a naming opportunity in each category. For certain naming opportunities, and particularly in the case of very prominent physical facilities on the campus, the monetary value of a specific naming opportunity could exceed the minimum gift amount or range listed in this policy statement. When minimum gift amounts need to be adjusted for inflation and / or other factors, Brother Rice High School will amend this policy.
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