Development Committee

Mission

Identify and expand financial resources for ISAKOS programs.

Composition

Chair, Deputy or Co-Chair, up to 15 members (can include industry partners, not limited to ISAKOS Members), staff liaison (Director of Development)

Sebastien Lustig, MD, PhD, Prof.
Chair, 2023-2025
FRANCE

Shuichi Matsuda, MD, PhD
Deputy Chair, 2023-2025
JAPAN

Charges

The following charges are the 2023 - 2025 committee term.

  • Development
    • Attract funding support and exhibitors for ISAKOS Congress, programs and events.
    • Attract funding support for ISAKOS research grants, awards, fellowships, and scholarships.
    • Evaluate and improve ISAKOS Godfather Program to increase member participation.
    • Evaluate ISAKOS’s donor relationship-building capabilities and fundraising strategies.
    • Help ISAKOS grow by identifying new revenue resources, donor segments, or giving strategies.
    • Identify alternate sources of funding outside of traditional industry supporters and membership; Example: public/private grants, societies and foundations, sports organizations, etc.
    • Lead stewardship of current corporate donors and in the recruitment of new industry sponsors
    • Maintain and build on the “Annual Fund” Member Giving Program.
    • Maintain and expand online Global Connection website, to include information on initiatives and opportunities for viewing by potential donors, including the ISAKOS membership.
    • Participate in donor relationship-building, helping identify, engage, cultivate, and retain donors.
    • Provide support and tools to board members in their role as advocates/ambassadors of our mission.
    • Select qualified and trained development resources to aid ISAKOS, equipped with the tools and skills necessary to implement a successful development plan.
    • Work with the board on development of a clear, concise, and functional strategic Development Plan, providing a roadmap of purposeful actions aimed at supporting specific ISAKOS strategic goals.