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Welcome to the Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE)
The Institute of Development Professionals in Education works with over 300 UK Schools to improve fundraising and is the UK’s leading membership organisation providing peer to peer support and training for those working in Alumni Relations and Development in Schools.Through their work in Alumni Relations and Fundraising, our members generate funds for bursaries and capital projects by building relationships with Alumni and reconnecting them in meaningful ways with their old schools.
The IDPE National Fundraising and Development Benchmarking Survey with Crowe Clark Whitehill, the leading auditor of UK schools, provides the UK education sector with vital data on fundraising trends and best practice.
‘No Head can afford not to have Development on his or her agenda.’
The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC)
The IDPE provides opportunities to meet and share best practice at Regional Meetings and Professional Development Seminars which include the IDPE Essential Development Toolkit Seminar.
‘An excellent seminar with fantastic speakers. A very good introduction to Development.’
IDPE Essential Development Toolkit Delegate
Our unique regional groups enable members to build their own local support networks. The Members’ Forum, a private online community exclusively for IDPE members, provides latest news and provides a platform for questions and instant answers and views on topics related to Alumni Relations and Fundraising.
‘Development can be a very lonely place, especially in a new office. The IDPE regional network provides a network of like-minded people who are willing to share best practice, meet up and generally offer advice where needed. The regular regional meetings are a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues from other schools and discuss openly what works and what does not.’
IDPE Member
The IDPE Annual Conference is the largest Development event for schools in Europe and is attended by hundreds of professionals from the education sector, including many Heads, Bursars and Governors.
‘I loved every minute - it was probably the best conference fees I have ever spent.’
IDPE Conference Delegate
