Mission: 

To raise money for operations and programs, while constantly developing funder relationships and finding innovative and exciting ways to increase funding.

The Development Committee Shall: 

• Assist the board in developing the yearly work plan.

In addition to the tasks unique to each year’s work plan, the committee shall:

• Coordinate the annual preservation conference, including the silent auction and marketplace;
• Coordinate the annual fall benefit, including the silent and live auction and marketplace;
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications;
• Coordinate annual house parties;
• Work on replenishing and growing the endowment;
• Keep records of donations and donors as well as prospective donors;
• Thank sponsors and donors through various means ranging from recognition in conference brochures, to invitations, to the annual report;
• Manage the Heritage Society program;
• Offer a distinction between the dollars we solicit for operations – i.e. keeping the lights on, and for special activities – i.e. Partners in the Field;
• Raise dollars in keeping with accepted industry standards as contained in our policy, “Ethical Principles and Standards for Gift Solicitation”;
• Maintain lists of giving opportunities that allow prospective donors to directly assist with the work defined in our work plan – i.e. Sacred Places… Randolph School; and
• Accept planned gifts that will be recognized now but realized in the future.

For more information, please email us at info@mhpn.org.