Second, we believe that these three departments are uniquely positioned to collectively offer a valuable

John F. Kennedy School of Government Gifts Policy Committee Scope, Standards, and Procedures Scope When a proposal is prepared for submission to an external sponsor organization for a specific research, training or outreach activity, the Kennedy School’s review and approval process is well defined. Proposals and detailed budgets are reviewed and approved in advance through the Dean’s Approval Process by the Research Administration Office, the Office of Financial Services, and the Academic Dean. Proposals are then submitted to the sponsor by Harvard’s Office for Sponsored Research (OSR). If successful, these proposals are awarded as grants or contracts. Potential gifts, on the other hand, are reviewed by the Gifts Policy Committee (GPC). Comprised of senior representatives of the KSG Financial Services, External Affairs, and Research Administration Offices, the GPC is well positioned to advise the Dean, Academic Dean, and Executive Dean on financial and administrative matters related to selected gift opportunities. Senior representatives of these offices meet regularly and are charged with reviewing certain gift proposals and advising the Dean in these (and other) specific areas: Potential for furthering the mission of the School, its centers, programs and/or faculty members Financial analysis Risk management (broadly defined to also include reputational risk), including coordinating due diligence Administrative concerns, ...