Development Committee

[From the publisher]

Does the phrase "The development committee will take care of it" sound familiar? In this book, we remind board members and chief executives that fundraising is a full board responsibility. The material we present here teaches a development committee how to act as the motivator for disengaged board members who are reluctant to make the ask in fundraising.

Development Committee defines the roles and responsibilities of a development committee and suggests ways board and staff can work together. We teach board members how to take a more hands-on approach as they participate in fundraising for the organization. Discover how to use different people in a variety of ways in order to build relationships with donors and members of the community.

We also

• introduce different development committee structures, including the idea of an organizational development committee
• communicate the important relationship between committee members and development staff
• involve committee members in training both board and staff members in fundraising methods and solicitation
• present a range of effective strategies for making the "ask"
• include material on developing a fundraising plan and a case for support
• discuss ethics and accountability in fundraising

Learn the importance of using board member stewardship to lead fundraising efforts.