Employ the best financial management of contributions.

1. Establish the position, Endowment Compliance Officer.
2. Collaborate with the Texas State Development Foundation, university and McCoy Foundation to implement and maintain best stewardship practices.
3. Provide continuing education to the university community.
4. Network with peer institutions to benchmark best practices. 

Ensure accuracy of financial reporting policies and practices.

1. Conduct consistent and thorough audits of foundations and entities managing endowments.
2. Continuing improvement and accuracy of data entered into database. 

Implement a systematic approach to follow-up and recognition.

1. Continue pre-university fundraising campaign task force GPR (Gift Policy and Recognition) work utilizing volunteers and donors.
2. Establish consistent naming guidelines for the university.
3. Provide continuing education to all stakeholders at least annually.