The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay takes its role as stewards of your gift very seriously. We work hard to ensure your contribution is properly reported and recognized.

Gift Acknowledgements
All contributions to the University are acknowledged quickly and accurately. Acknowledgement letters and gift receipts are sent shortly after gifts are received.

Endowed Fund Reporting
Each year, donors who have established endowed funds at the University are provided reports on the status of their fund as well as a report on how the funds are being used.

Donor Recognition in Annual Report
Each year, the University publishes a list of those who have generously contributed to the institution in the prior fiscal year. Gifts are recognized in the following categories:
Nicolet Society: $25,000+
Phoenix Society: $10,000 - $24,999
1968 Society: $5,000 - $9,999
Shorewood Society: $2,500 - $4,999
Green Bay Society: $1,000 - $2,499
Founders Partner: $500 – $999
Founders Associate: $250 - $499
Founders Member: $100 - $249
Friend: Up to $99

If a donor wishes that their gift be recognized as “anonymous” their name will not be listed in the Annual Report and their request for anonymity will be treated respectfully. To view last year’s Annual Report, please click here.

Donor Recognition Events
One of the many benefits of giving to UW-Green Bay is a chance to learn about the impact of your gift by attending the numerous donor recognition events held throughout the year. Events may include dinners, cocktail receptions, lectures, scholarship student/donor receptions, and more.

Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and is endorsed by numerous organizations.