How did the working group collect input from CASE members as it deliberated?
The board’s decision to create the working group was announced to members through an e-mail from CASE President John Lippincott. The group’s work and progress were announced to CASE members in BriefCASE, CASE’s monthly e-newsletter, and CURRENTS magazine. In all communications, the group welcomed feedback and input to a designated e-mail address. In addition, the working group conducted a survey of senior-level fundraising and development officers to evaluate current practices in each area and to seek member views of best and unacceptable practices in campaign counting. Finally, the working group released its preliminary recommendations to the CASE membership for a six-week public comment period in January and February 2008. The group made some changes to its initial recommendations based on suggestions made during the public comment period.
