Donor Promies

Our Donor Promise

Our work would not be possible without your support. Your philanthropic gifts play a vital role in enabling us to transform the campus and enrich the student experience. Your generosity has helped support pioneering research and has allowed us to address many global challenges. Furthermore, without your donations, students from disadvantaged backgrounds might never get the opportunity to realize their potential by gaining a world-class degree.In return, we want your experience of giving to PSUT Foundation to be a positive one. Below is our promise to you.

You will:

  • Be treated by all PSUT staff and volunteers involved with the solicitation and receipt of donations in a fair, transparent, accurate, and honest manner in accordance with all applicable laws and the professional code of fundraising ethics and good practice.
  •  Be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or employees of the University.
  • Be informed of the identity of those serving on the Board of PSUT Foundation.
  • Have access to the University’s most recent published financial accounts.
  • Be informed of the way we intend to use donations and of our commitment to ensure they are used for the intended purpose.
  • Be consulted if your donation cannot be used for its intended purpose and have it repaid if agreement cannot be reached within a short period of time for an alternative use.
  • Be kept informed of the impact of your philanthropy and the University’s evolving needs and priorities.
  • You will receive progress reports and invitations to attend events to see firsthand the impact of your support.
  • Receive appropriate and timely acknowledgement, recognition, and publicity for your donation. If requested, your anonymity will be respected.
  • Be asked in writing for permission to be cited in case studies and other promotional material prior to publication.
  • Be allowed to limit the number/type of solicitations if requested.
  • Receive a response within 30 days to a complaint about any matter relating to the University’s fundraising activities.
  • We welcome support from individuals, charitable trusts and foundations and organizations, and would be pleased to discuss ways in which relationships may be fostered with potential benefactors.