Make Doing Business with NC State Easier

Make Doing Business with NC State Easier

(One Pack || Organizational Capacity || Streamlined Business Practices)

Project Leader: Nicole Peterson

Project Members:
Jeff Baynham
Derek Bryan
Erin Delehanty
Genevieve Garland
Lori Johnson
Kathy Kennel
Lorena McLaren
Jill Orr
Sherri Settle
Sarah Thomas
Shawn Troxler

Project Description: The establishment of a Constituent Centered Culture and Organization requires that our constituents be able to conduct “business” easily with the University through its many units, divisions, and affiliated entities/foundations. The consideration of the needs of our constituents in the development of a consistent set of operating procedures will enable the effective delivery of our message to those we engage through the many entry points of NC State. The constituent-centered best practices that we develop while complying with applicable University policies and state or federal regulations will be key in helping NC State reach its lofty University Advancement goals.

Ultimate Goal: The “Make Doing Business with NC State Easier” work-group’s goal is to provide private-funding stakeholders from across campus — UA, Sponsored Research, FAI, Finance, etc. — with the knowledge and tools to more efficiently and effectively partner. By improving our internal partnerships and procedures, NC State will make it easier for external partners and funders to invest in the organization. 

By June 30, 2021, we will have made recommendations for new or changed procedures and policies to better accommodate the acceptance of gifts. Specifically, we will have developed a series of written procedures and decision-trees that will enable stakeholders to provide donor-friendly service as it relates to the acceptance of gifts, grants, sponsorships, etc.

Project Updates:

Project Outcomes:

  • Completion of the Gifts, Grants, and Contracts Distinction Chart (Affirmed by University Advancement, Finance and Administration, and Research and Innovation)
  • Gifts, Grants, and Contracts training video
  • A comprehensive resource page was created