Gift and endowment building

The professionals in the MU Extension advancement office are here to support local fund development efforts. As a supplement to working directly with advancement, the following information can help you assess your financial situation and build relationships with donors.

Learning about development

• Why people give
• Fast facts about spendable and endowment accounts
• Gifts, grants, contracts, endowments and fee generation: What's the difference?
• Monitoring and managing endowments
• Ten thoughts about giving
• Donor's rights (MU Development Office) (PDF)

Communication and cultivation

• Your county's annual report: Make the case for funding
• Giving to MU Extension made easy: our Giving Web pages and online giving form
• Acknowledgement of gifts to MU Extension councils
  • Gift acknowledgement letter (DOCX)
• Make your thank you memorable! And always provide a receipt