Capital Gift Funding Policy

Title

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy on Capital Gift Funding

Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that capital projects are fully funded at the outset of construction and partially shield against the inflationary costs of construction.

Scope of Applicability

This Policy applies to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University") administrators, fundraisers, and donors.

Policy

Policy Statement

This policy pertains to capital projects supported by fundraising. This policy provides for interest accrual in the event that bridge loans are used to support outstanding pledge commitments.

Any school or department funding a construction project, totally or partially through fundraising initiatives, must collect 100% of the budgeted amount in cash before the construction project is awarded. The cash and payments on pledges should be collected as far in advance of the construction date as possible so that interest earned on the cash may partially shield against the inflationary costs of construction.

If funds from the University sources have to be used to pay invoices before the collection of pledge commitments ("bridge loan"), interest will be charged to the project based on the outstanding balance of the bridge loan at the University's blended rate. Interest will begin to accrue on the bridge loan upon the completion of construction (physical occupancy) and continue to accrue on the outstanding balance until the bridge loan is repaid in full.

Exceptions

An exception may be granted by the Facilities Planning Committee, if the following three conditions have been met:

  1. At least 85% in cash of the pledges present before the construction is scheduled to begin.
  2. The balance either exists in the form of pledges and/or prospective pledges that will be collected before the end of the construction period.
  3. The Vice Chancellor for University Development confirms that the outstanding pledges and/or prospective pledges will be collected during the construction period.

Related Requirements

External Regulations and Consequences

None

University Policies, Standards, and Procedures

For more detail on policies and procedures related to capital projects and funding plans, please see Facilities Planning & Construction Policies.

Contact Information

Policy Contacts

  1. Bridge Financing
  • Unit: Finance - Construction and General Accounting
  • Title: CI and General Accountant
  • Name: Ebony Martin
  • Phone: 919-962-0038
  • Email: ebonymar@unc.edu
  1. Capital Gifts
  • Unit: Office of University Development
  • Title: Interim Senior Associate Vice Chancellor
  • Name: Sherry Brennan
  • Phone: 919-962-3510
  • Email: sherry.brennan@email.unc.edu
  1. Project Costs and Funding Sources
  • Unit: Capital Planning and Budgeting Office
  • Title: Delegated Capital Project Coordinator
  • Name: Wendie Morris
  • Phone: 919-843-3617
  • Email: wendie.morris@facilities.unc.edu

Details

Article ID: 132150
Created
Thu 4/8/21 9:24 PM
Modified
Tue 3/7/23 2:25 PM
Effective Date
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11/12/2020 11:43 AM
Issuing Officer
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Issuing Officer Title
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Interim Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development
Last Review
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03/02/2023 12:00 AM
Last Revised
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03/02/2023 12:00 AM
Next Review
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03/01/2024 12:00 AM
Origination
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11/11/2009 11:00 PM
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Office of University Development