Development Committee

I. Name
The name of the Committee shall be the Development Committee.

II. Purpose 
The purpose of the Development Committee shall be to provide oversight and guidance for fundraising efforts and strategies. The Committee will focus on securing funds from foundations, corporations, and individual donors, including ASTRO members, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and the ASTRO Board of Directors.

III. Responsibilities 
The responsibilities of the Development Committee are as follows:

• Review, approve, and evaluate an annual and/or multi-year development plan that will generate the funds needed to advance the Foundation’s mission. 
• Assist in identifying donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, based on personal knowledge of linkage, ability, and interest.
• Participate in the cultivation and stewardship of lapsed and prospective donors by direct outreach via face-to-face, post, email, phone call, video calls, and other connection opportunities. 
• Share knowledge about and experience with the Foundation, helping to promote its good work and encouraging people to join the team. 

IV. Committee Membership and Structure 
The Development Committee shall be composed of one Trustee who serves as Chair, one member who serves as Vice Chair, and ASTRO members appointed by the Foundation President and ratified by the Board. The Development Committee Chair’s term of service shall be as outlined in the bylaws for Foundation Trustees. Other committee members are appointed for a period of one year, and service is generally limited to five consecutive terms unless additional terms are deemed necessary.

Meetings can be in person, by phone, or by video conferencing platform. The Committee may invite others to meetings as it deems attendance necessary and appropriate. The Committee Chair, or staff liaison, is responsible for ensuring approved minutes are part of the Foundation’s records and submitting reports and recommendations to the Board.

V. Authority 
The Board, from time to time, might delegate additional duties to the Committee. All actions taken by the Committee are subject to review by the Board and may be overturned by vote of the Board.