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Step-By-Step Guide

  1. Accept the Gift in Kind or Professional Service 
    1. DPAE staff will confirm it aligns with university needs and the Gift Acceptance Policy. 
  2. Obtain Donor Information 
    1. Full name, mailing address, email, and/or phone number. 
  3. Obtain Fair Market Value Documentation 
    1. Examples: purchase receipts, invoices, online market comparisons or formal valuation statements. 
    2. If no documentation is available, the gift can be processed at $1.00. 
    3. Gift receipts and acknowledgment letters will not show value. 
  4. Obtain an Official Appraisal (if required – Kent State will not cover the cost of an official appraisal, it is the donor’s responsibility) 
    1. Mandatory for items or collections valued at $5,000 or more. 
  5. Submit a CASE for Processing 
    1. Form:  
    2. Attach fair market documentation All gifts with a declared value of $250 or more will require approval from the KSU Foundation CFO 
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