DDI Goals Summary (2007 – 2008)

Create an Effective and Efficiently Functioning Board for DDI
Continue to develop and set expectations and guidelines for board members (per Bylaws) while continuing to focus on the task of clearly defining realistic strategies, goals and policies for DDI.

Grow Financial Support
Widen the scope of financial support by developing new avenues of donor and sponsor enrollment. Clearly define the goals and objectives of DDI and ensure sponsorship expectations and benefits are met.

Budget Expenses
Identify and establish clear budgeting procedures including a clear and sustainable method for review. Solidify the budget for the upcoming year.
Development and Growth of DDI’s Board
Continue to recruit board members as appropriate while striving to provide a diversified base of personnel on the team.

Communication with Constituency
Increase awareness of DDI by communicating a consistent message through multiple means including: website, periodic newsletter, email announcements and other printed materials.

Event Management
Establish an overall event management strategy to incorporate marketing, fundraising and resource requirements for the entire year. Include a mechanism to review an individual event’s effectiveness and/or impact to Davidson. What is the return?

Enhance Retail Attractiveness and Viability of Retail in Davidson
Procure resources to help guide the development of a plan to attract and retain viable and sustainable businesses in the MSD.