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* 1. Responsibilities and Structure:

Who's on the committee, and what are the responsibilities and goals?

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* 2. What's the committee's vision, and who should be involved with the center's programming, events, and courses? How can this audience be reached?

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* 3. Challenges and Improvements:

What challenges or barriers does the committee face, and what factors help move progress forward?

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* 4. How often is communication with the target audience proactive vs. reactive, and how clear are support requests?

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* 5. Collaboration and Vision:

Which committee(s) should the committee collaborate with, and what would they like to know from them?

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* 6. What sets this committee apart from the finance committee, and what commonalities do they share?

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* 7. Where does grant writing responsibilities fall, and who might / would be accountable?

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* 8. Marketing and Communication:

Who's the programming intended for, and what are the trends in donation timing (appeals or specific periods)?

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* 9. How often does the center request support, and could this be organized more effectively?

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* 10. How does the center build and edit its contact list both passively and proactively?

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* 11. How should the theory be marketed without coming across as a "sales pitch"?

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* 12. What communication platforms does the center use, and what are the most effective engagement methods?

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* 13. Funding and Policies:

How does the committee determine fundraising needs and goals?

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* 14. Is it important to share information about broader developments in the Bowen Network?

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* 15. How is stakeholder data organized, and what budget is required to meet the committee's goals?

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* 16. Success and Leadership:

How does participation on this committee align with members' original goals, and what successful ideas have been implemented?

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* 17. Is an executive director necessary, and what do you envision for the development committee?

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* 18. Donor Engagement and Retention:

What strategies can the committee adopt to increase donor engagement and improve retention?

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* 19. How can the committee identify and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors?

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* 20. How can the committee customize its appeals to resonate with the different motivations of various donor segments?

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* 21. Fundraising and Partnerships:

How does the committee identify and prioritize new partnerships or collaborations that align with the organization's goals?

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* 22. What creative donor recognition methods could strengthen relationships?

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* 23. How can the committee engage local businesses or community leaders to broaden the donor base?

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* 24. What new tech or software could improve fundraising and donor engagement processes?

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* 25. How can the committee build stronger relationships with corporate sponsors to diversify funding sources?

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* 26. How can the committee tap into board members' personal networks to expand outreach and make higher-level contacts?

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* 27. Measuring Success:

What data or metrics does the committee use to evaluate the success of its fundraising campaigns?

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* 28. How does the committee analyze and address changing donor motivations and giving trends?

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* 29. What external benchmarks or peer comparisons can highlight growth areas in the fundraising strategy?

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* 30. How can a donor journey map be used to visualize and enhance the touchpoints that strengthen donor engagement?

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