Development Committee
Foundation Directors
John Hare, Chair
Sue Walz
Dick Shaw
Kevin Cross
Joe Mikols
Howard Stross
Terry Stewart
Jim Giroux
Bob Friar
Jean Elder
FSU Staff (Support/Non-Voting)
Carla Miller, Advancement
Scope of Responsibility
- Advancement of Ferris' philanthropic agenda
- Validation and selection of Ferris' fund raising priorities in consultation with the
president, the academic leadership and Trustees
- Overall design and implementation of Ferris's fund raising strategies and plans including
special event fund raising
- Systematic identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects
- Engagement of Foundation Directors in the fundraising process
- Ongoing communication of Ferris' philanthropic agenda and progress toward fund raising
objectives to the Foundation board
- Peer solicitation of Foundation Directors
Current Agenda
- Linkage of Ferris' vision and strategic directions to its philanthropic agenda
- Development and implementation of strategies that identify and engage individuals
and organizations with the influence and resources capable of advancing Ferris' philanthropic
agenda
- Establishment of the characteristics and practices of highly effective fundraising
Foundations
- Engagement of Foundation Director's in all phases of development activity
- Development of a strong Development Committee that is capable of exercising greater
leadership
