Fund Development Committee

Chair of Christian Thought Fund Development Committee

Terms of Reference

Mandate

The Fund Development Committee (FDC) is an ad hoc committee appointed by the Chair of Christian Thought Advisory Council; it is responsible to the Advisory Council. Its mandate is to work in the capacity to raise funds for the Chair of Christian Thought (CCT) at the University of Calgary based on a vision and goals set by the Advisory Council.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• The FDC’s task is to support the CCT Advisory Council in reaching its fundraising goals
• Identify prospects, appropriate levels of solicitation and other pertinent information
• Participate in solicitation and stewardship activities where appropriate
• Lead in development of the Legacy Circle being funded by a broad cross section of the Calgary community
• Provide feedback regarding fund development related marketing and communication materials
• The FDC shall function in a way that is consistent with the vision statement and terms of reference for the CCT
• FDC meetings will take place on a monthly basis
• The FDC Chair will preside over all meetings; if the Chair is unavailable, the Faculty of Humanities Development Director will preside over the meeting
• The Development Director or an assigned member of the FDC will report back on activities of the committee to the Advisory Council
• The annual budget for the FDC shall be approved by the Advisory Council
• Assist in the development and cultivation of supportive relationships between the CCT and the community.

 

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Members

Jim Wilson, Chair
Douglas Shantz, Chairholder
Ron Dooley
Michael Minchau
William (Bill) Wiegert