5.3 The Office of University Development

The University development community consists of development professionals and support staff in the University Development Office, in academic units and programs, and in University-related foundations around the Grounds. To ensure University-wide coordination of prospect cultivation and solicitation, the office operates a comprehensive development information system to serve the entire development community. The University Development Office manages the University's overall relations with corporate and foundation organizations; structures approaches to individuals for the solicitation of all planned gifts including major outright gifts, life income gifts, and bequests for the benefit of any area of the University; manages the alumni/development computer network system, which provides all automated support for fund-raising and development activities; and performs a variety of functions which enhance the fund-raising capabilities of the University.

University-Related Foundations
The following University-related foundations were created to enhance the fund-raising capabilities of the University or one or more of the University's schools or departments: Alumni Association, the College Foundation, Curry School of Education Foundation, Darden School Foundation, Virginia Engineering Foundation, Law School Foundation, Mclntire School of Commerce Foundation, Medical Alumni Association & Medical School Foundation, School of Nursing Alumni Association, Virginia Athletics Foundation, White Burkett Miller Center Foundation. The relationship between the various foundations and the University is governed by a set of management principles and guidelines in a manner consistent with the University's purpose, mission, policies, and procedures.

For further information regarding accepting gifts and bequests, see also Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts and Bequests.