Donor Recognition Opportunity Proposal (DROP)

The Donor Recognition Opportunity Proposal is essential to the naming process as it provides key information needed to either approve or decline a naming opportunity by university leadership. The DROP form must be completed before Donor Engagement can begin to start the donor-funded naming opportunity process.

University Contact Completing Form

Name *

Phone Number *

E-mail Address *

Donor Being Recognized

Name *

Raiser's Edge Constituent ID *

Section 1: What is the purpose of this proposal?

Is this proposal for: *

Proposing a name for an unnamed space?

Change the name of an already named space?

Removing the current naming on a named space?

Donor Requested Name Change

University Requested Name Change

For changing or removing a current name, indicate the existing name, current location use, and history.

Is this naming proposal associated with a philanthropic donation? *

Section 2: Donor History and Rationale

The Donor History and Rationale section is used by the Office of Donor Engagement to complete the Presidential Naming Approval Memo and the BOR Naming Motion, if necessary.

To be completed by the University Contact proposing the naming: *

For proposals to name a currently unnamed space, please include:

For proposals for changing or removing the name of a currently named space at the request of the donor:

For proposals for changing or removing the name of a currently named space at the request of a College/Unit:

The donor’s bio and existing relationship to the university, including giving history.

The description of the facility or program to be named including the description of the room, room number, space, building or program they are naming and why the proposed naming is appropriate.

The specific gift being proposed for the naming.

The exact name to be adopted.

How the funds will be directed and the impact of their gift.

A description of the due diligence that has been performed on the individual or entity for whom the facility or program is to be named, including legal review and criminal background where appropriate.

If the naming is for someone other than the donor, formal permission from that person, or their representative.

Provide the reasoning behind the donor’s decision.

Is the donor aware all replacement signage and other related expenses shall be at the donor’s expense?

Did the donor not fulfill a pledge obligation as stated in the gift agreement/MUO?

Would the continued use of the name comprise the public trust and reflect adversely on the university?

If you happen to see this, do not fill this field.

Donor Recognition Opportunity Proposal (DROP)

University Contact Completing Form

Donor Being Recognized

Other Questions

Section 1: What is the purpose of this proposal?

Section 2: Donor History and Rationale