Financial Development Committee

What is a (Libertarian) "Financial Development Committee"?

Also known as a "Fundraising Committee", it is a group of volunteers who organize funding to support the parent organization. These comittees schedule and coordinate the Party's annual fundraising and social events.

PURPOSE

To lead the board in efforts that attract money and services needed to carry out the mission of the organization. This committee may be divided into sub-committees that work together to achieve this goal.

General Activities

• Work with the state committee to define the short-term and long-term funding needs of the state Party.

• Plan funding activities for the full state committee.

• Review the funding plan to ensure progress toward annual and long-range funding goals; encourage realistic expectations and projections.

• Contribute financial support and encourage others to do so.

• Identify and recruit outstanding individuals to serve with state committee members on the fundraising committees.

• Provide information and educational material to the state committee on the techniques of planned giving, marketing, seeking grants, and soliciting corporations and individuals.

• Encourage the participation of the state committee in fundraising.

• Closely work with staff and state committee members to identify and solicit funds from both internal and external sources of support.