Development Committee

• Development Committee works with Nominating Committee to identify people with the following characteristics:
- Awareness of and passion for the ministries of New England Yearly Meeting,
- Experience in fundraising, or a desire to learn more about fundraising ,
- Ability to talk comfortably about money, and the YM’s need for financial support,
- Demonstrated skills in the following areas which are especially helpful for Development Committee: strong, clear communication skills (both oral and written), presentation skills, graphic design, comfort interpreting financial information, data analysis, social media use,
- Spiritual grounding,
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a group using Quaker process based on experience in other NEYM or monthly meeting committee service,
- Confidentiality and discretion regarding NEYM’s donor base.
• The Yearly Meeting Secretary and Treasurer serve ex officio
• The ideal size for this committee is 8 to 10 members (including ex officio members.) Additionally, other people may participate on an ad-hoc basis for specific projects.
• Committee members are expected to serve a term of 3 years, and may be reappointed for a second term by consent of the committee.
• Yearly Meeting Nominating Committee, in consultation with the committee members, names the clerk of Development Committee. This nomination is approved by the Yearly Meeting.
• The clerk serves a minimum of 3 years, to a maximum of 6 years.
The Development Committee coordinates with and has linkages to the Permanent Board, Finance Committee, Sessions Committee, and the ad-hoc Long Term Financial Planning Committee.