Recommend enhancements to Foundation's operating procedures
Recommend independent audit firm
Present annual independent audit for full board review
Development, recommendation, and oversight of annual budget
Current Agenda
Creation of consolidated charitable gift quarterly reports
Review and revision of Conflict of Interest document
Establishment of a more meaningful set of fundraising performance standards in cooperation
with the development committee
COMMITTEE ON DIRECTORS
Foundation Directors
David Eisler, Committee Chair
Arlen-Dean Gaddy, Chair elect
Tim Murphy, Board Chair
Kurt Hofman, Immediate Past Chair
Emily Hancock, Secretary
FSU Staff (Support/Non-Voting)
Barb Benda, Associate Director
Scope of Responsibility
Identification and enlistment of individuals of wealth, influence, and special expertise
who are capable of advancing Ferris and its mission
Orientation and ongoing education of Foundation Directors
Management and coordination of committee assignments
Assessment and evaluation of Director performance
Current Agenda
Refinement of the enlistment process
Strategies for engaging and identifying individuals who fit the profile of the ideal
Foundation Director as Ferris moves forward
Ongoing diversification of Foundation membership
Establishment of a regular and ongoing Board development and education program
Incorporation of an ongoing Board education plan related to campaigns, fundraising,
and awareness building
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Foundation Directors
Jean Elder, Chair
Kevin Cross
Jenifer Cutter
Paul Doyle
David Eisler
Gary Granger
Kurt Hofman
Karl Linebaugh
Matt Nawrocki
David Pilgrim
Jack Roberts
Dick Shaw
Alton Smith
Howard Stross
Chris Visner
Russ Visner
FSU Staff (Support/Non-Voting)
Barb Benda, Associate Director
Scope of Responsibility
Advancement of Ferris' philanthropic agenda
Validation and selection of Ferris' fundraising priorities in consultation with the
president, the academic leadership and Trustees
Overall design and implementation of Ferris' fundraising strategies and plans including
special event fundraising
Systematic identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects
Engagement of Foundation Directors in the fundraising process
Ongoing communication of Ferris' philanthropic agenda and progress toward fundraising
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
GIFTS AND GRANTS COMMITTEE
Foundation Directors
Susan Jones, Chair
Matt Bissett
John Engelman
Arlen - Dean Gaddy
Members of Committee
CET, Vacant
Danyelle Gregory, Office of Multi-Cultural Student Services