National Development Committee

Mission

  • Advise Ducks Unlimited's president in matters pertaining to major gift fundraising and gift planning.

Roles

  • Review and recommend revisions and additions to Ducks Unlimited's fundraising policies, donor recognition, and related programs.
  • Serve as a sounding board for new ideas and proposed strategies to increase DU's major gift revenue, especially from new and upgraded Major Sponsors.
  • Team with other DU volunteers and staff members to implement the objectives of the Ducks Unlimited Strategic Plan. 

Members

  • PintailMike Benge, Kenner, LA
    Senior Vice President – Development
  • Sherwin Artus, Golden, CO
  • Ronald J. Bartels, Schriever, LA
  • Glen Bean, Minnetonka, MN
  • Paul Boehne, Cove, OR
  • Mike Carey, Hillsboro, OR
  • Jim Cerza, Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Steve Cook, Malvern, AR
  • John Cushman, Mattituck, NY
  • Bill D'Alonzo, Wilmington, DE
  • Jim Daugherty, Lincoln, MT
  • Bob Dewar, Woodinville, WA
  • Chris Dorow, Othello, WA
  • MallardBob Filbert, Fairview, TX
  • David Haggard, Fort Doge, IA
  • Dennis Havey, Bristol, VT
  • Jeff Heidelbauer, Custer, SD
  • James Konkel, Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Peter T. MacGaffin, Bear, DE
  • Jay Owen, Lafayette, LA
  • Brian Priddle, Somerset, KY
  • RedheadClay Rogers, Omaha, NE
  • Eric Rudgers, Lake Almanor, CA
  • George Thomlinson, Sedalia, MO
  • James F. Walton III, Tallahassee, FL
  • Mike Woodward, Oakfield, NY