Stewardship
UAB is committed to strengthening donor relations through appropriate stewardship of the gifts invested in us. Stewardship is the responsibility that all Development Office staff and the institution itself incur when a gift is accepted for some purpose. Donors have the right to expect that an institution will be a good steward—that it will be accurate and truthful with them, both in presenting its need for their current gifts and in reporting its use of the major gifts, particularly endowments, entrusted to its care. When donor expectations are fulfilled, a strong message is sent to the donor that both the gift and the giver are appreciated.
