Statement of Responsibilities

Under the direction of the senior vice president for advancement, the University Development Office, in accordance with its mission, assumes responsibility for performing the following functions:

1. Developing and communicating Purdue University's fundraising priorities.
2. Providing fundraising planning, consultation, execution, and information services to the University community.
3. Identifying and cultivating donors and volunteers.
4. Managing the development and alumni information database and related gift-processing systems.
5. Establishing quality standards and metrics for measuring performance.
6. Providing donor relations and stewardship services to internal customers and University donors.

Statement of Ethics

Staff, volunteers, and other individuals engaged in fundraising-related activities for Purdue University are expected to maintain the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. Ethical behavior includes engaging in the spirit of teamwork; exhibiting respect for the University, colleagues, students, faculty, and alumni; participating in those activities that are in the best interest of donors and the University; avoiding real and perceived conflicts of interest; monitoring and sharing information regarding use of gift funds; and holding confidential all donor personal and financial information in accordance with administrative policy, federal and Indiana state law, as well as sound donor relations practices.

In turn, the University Development Office assumes responsibility for providing employees with opportunities for professional development, ensuring equitable treatment, offering appropriate direction and guidance, and maintaining a positive working environment. We therefore subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights endorsed by the American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals(AFP).