1.Responsibilities and Structure:

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

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?

3.Challenges and Improvements:

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

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

5.Collaboration and Vision:

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

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

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

8.Marketing and Communication:

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

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

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

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

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

13.Funding and Policies:

How does the committee determine fundraising needs and goals?

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

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

16.Success and Leadership:

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

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

18.Donor Engagement and Retention:

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

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

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

21.Fundraising and Partnerships:

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

22.What creative donor recognition methods could strengthen relationships?

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

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

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

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

27.Measuring Success:

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

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

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

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