IDPE's Professional Development Programme
The UK's only training programme designed specifically to meet the needs of professionals working in schools' development.
The UK's only training programme designed specifically to meet the needs of professionals working in schools' development.
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‘It was the best day of training I have attended in a long time. Every aspect of it was useful and thought provoking.’
2018 workshop delegate |
IDPE's Professional Development Programme is designed to serve the needs of all our members, from beginners to experienced schools’ development practitioners, as well as for those with experience in fundraising but who are new to schools' development. All IDPE members receive discounted rates.
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Our conferences provide opportunities for development professionals to come together to hear from inspirational speakers, share best practice, network with the wider IDPE community and meet leading suppliers from across the sector. |
Our small group, face-to-face practical training courses are delivered by experts, and aim to develop your fundraising knowledge, keep you up-to-date with the latest trends, and offer you the chance to network with like-minded professionals. |
Our webinars offer information relevant to schools’ development such as trends or changes impacting the sector, the latest tools available to support schools’ fundraising, and practical tips to improve your school’s fundraising performance. These free one-hour sessions provide expert training with minimal time commitment required and can be re-watched by IDPE members at any time. |
If you have suggestions for 2018/2019 topics or events, please email the IDPE team. For further information please call us on 01225 829030.
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Parent power - practical fundraising |
Parents, both current and former, have the potential to be the biggest donors for bursary and capital project campaigns. Join us to discuss how to harness the power of parents in your fundraising campaigns and what practical steps you can take to engage this group of potential donors. |
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IDPE fundraising toolkit for state schools seminar Tuesday 5 November 2019 The Blue Coat School, Liverpool, L15 9EE |
Join us for a one-day seminar to explore how development could benefit your school and its community. This seminar will provide you with practical advice and a greater understanding of how to get started with engagement and fundraising in your school. |
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IDPE essential development toolkit for schools seminar Thursday 14 November 2019 Caledonian Club, London SW1X 7DR |
The IDPE essential development toolkit for schools seminar is the first port of call for anyone new to schools’ development. It provides delegates with the nuts and bolts of how a professional schools’ development office runs and will offer them an opportunity to breakout into small groups, working with experienced Development Directors and their peers, to establish relevant and attainable goals. | Find out more and register your place now | ||||
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Building relationships that last |
This session will focus on the importance of taking the time to build relationships with your donors in order that long-term giving can be secured, considering the implications of setting up a major gifts programme, the resources it will require and understanding the various motivations for making significant gifts. |
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Managing up: getting your Board on board Supported by More Partnership Thursday 28 November 2019 Caledonian Club, London SW1X 7DR |
Join us for a workshop discussing how you can strengthen your relationships with your governing body and head and improve their understanding of development, work with them to deliver brilliant results and ensure your senior leaders become your greatest champions. | Find out more and register your place now | ||||
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Major gifts part 2 – developing a prospect pipeline Delivered by Prospecting for Gold Tuesday 1 October 2019 Online |
This webinar will provide an overview of the fundamental tools understanding and developing your prospect pipeline. You will learn:
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Managing up: governance, leadership, development – key findings and practical tools Delivered by More Partnership Tuesday 8 October 2019 Online |
Having your Board on board is key to development success … but managing up can be daunting, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Following interviews with heads, governors and development directors, join us to explore the key findings from the IDPE and More Partnership’s project on good governance. |
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Benchmarking matters: explore how the latest report can support your school’s development programme Delivered by Graham-Pelton Tuesday 12 November 2019 Online |
This session will give you ideas and tools to use the benchmarking as a springboard to develop your programme. Whether you need focus, ideas or investment to grow, this session will give you plenty to think about! | Register your place now | ||||
| Rux Burton Associates - regular giving webinar series ‘Regular giving is so simple a child could do it. Run out and get me a child; I can’t make head nor tail of it.’ Groucho Marx (allegedly) Call it regular giving, annual giving or what you will, it’s a deceptively simple activity. All you need is someone to ask, something to ask for and some way of doing the asking. But a great case can be constrained by poor data or great data can be wasted on unfocused asking. This series shows where to start, how to set ambitious but achievable objectives and how to get all three essential elements operating together as a well-oiled machine. |
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What country, friends, is this? Delivered by Rux Burton Associates Thursday 7 March 2019 Online |
Research doesn’t just give you contact details. It gives you clear indicators of engagement and what discrete groups may support. And research isn’t simply a contact form and google. It is the beating pulse of your engagement programme. This session will look at how to find people, how to use events to understand their aspirations and how to analyse your constituency to inform your case and your goals. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Towers of gold are still too little... Delivered by Rux Burton Associates Thursday 16 May 2019 Online |
How do we create cases for support we can make so that we can be certain they will inspire constituency? In this session we show how we can use our new knowledge to road test our fundraising goals. We can assess what will work but, more importantly, we can consider alternatives and see which basket of aspirations will create maximum engagement and income. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it. That’s what gets results. Delivered by Rux Burton Associates Thursday 12 September 2019 Online |
This session will show how to deploy different solicitations in support of regular giving to maximise results. We will show how you can use your understanding of who you need to ask to select the correct mix and timing of solicitation methods and what considerations are then required to get your ‘ask’ - be it a letter, email, call or meeting - presented for maximum effect. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Securing consent when applying for planning permission Delivered by Facultas Tuesday 24 September 2019 Online |
Obtaining Planning Permission for the development of any facilities is a political process. This webinar will give you a better understanding of the local council planning application process (including local and nation issues which impact political decision-making), and the reasons why engaging with a Public Affairs consultancy like Facultas Associates can help deliver new facilities on time and on budget. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Benchmarking - the latest trends in schools’ development Delivered by Graham-Pelton Tuesday 10 September 2019 Online |
This session will give a preview of the benchmarking findings ahead of its release in the autumn, and some useful stats to share with your leadership team as term commences! | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Running donor recognition campaigns and exploring creative potential, income expectations, pricing, pitfalls, success and longevity Delivered by Briconomics Tuesday 2 July 2019 Online |
Running a successful donor recognition campaign is crucial Development responsibility. Your supporters are seen to give, helping to create a culture of visible giving. The levels of reward/recognition will also benchmark future giving expectations. Donor boards are a thing of the past; creative, imaginative and long-lasting ‘thank-yous’ will continuously generate goodwill, further donations and spread the word. Find out more and hear about a really successful IDPE school fundraising and donor recognition campaign. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Major gifts part 1 – how to find prospects Delivered by Prospecting for Gold Tuesday 25 June 2019 Online |
This webinar will cover: · Wealth and prospects in the UK – the context
· Desk research – tips and practices · Wealth screening as a tool for identifying major donor prospects · Research resources
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Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice Delivered by the Fundraising Regulator Tuesday 18 June 2019 Online |
In this practical session, join the Fundraising Regulator to learn how to use the new Code of Fundraising Practice, what it covers, and how we have made the fundraising standards more accessible for charities. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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The IDPE and IoF certificate in Fundraising - why gain accreditation Delivered by IDPE and IoF Tuesday 21 May Online |
Are you interested in completing the IDPE and IoF Certificate in Fundraising, the only qualification specifically designed for those working in schools’ development? This webinar, delivered by IDPE and the IoF, will detail the benefits of completing the Certificate in Fundraising, explain what the course involves and share experiences from past graduates to help you understand how the Certificate can support your fundraising. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Creating successful fundraising events with easy online bookings Delivered by Trybooking Tuesday 7 May Online |
Explore how you can increase fundraising and reduce the admin, time and money spent on your fundraising and alumni events through using a robust and flexible online events’ booking system. Make it easy for your guests to book quickly and then easily share with their friends/guests. Trybooking is your new 24/7 team member. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Graduway product showcase: secrets to increasing your alumni engagement Delivered by Graduway Thursday 11 April 2019 Online |
In an increasingly global world, keeping up with your alumni can be difficult, if not impossible. You need to constantly find ways to connect with them and create engagement. Join us for this exclusive webinar, using the case study of The Manchester Grammar School’s MGS Global Connect platform. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Why donor recognition is an essential element in the development office armoury for income generation, pupil and parent bonding Delivered by Briconomics Tuesday 2 April Online |
This webinar will give you an introduction to the thinking behind donor recognition and planning your relationship strategies including setting up a tradition of ‘visible philanthropy’ to make it much easier to ask in a culture of giving. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Rethinking surveys, how to keep your communications and fundraising relevant Delivered by Socius Tuesday 19 March 2019 Online |
This webinar will examine a case study from Bedford School to better understand how to use surveys with creative intentionality to form a valuable engagement touchpoint with your audience and ensure meaningful outcomes and insights. |
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Measuring success: join Bolton School to explore successful alumni engagement and how we can start to measure it Delivered by Graduway Tuesday 26 February 2019 Online |
Join Chris Marshall, President, Graduway North America, and Laura Rooney, Development Manager for Bolton School, as they review emerging industry standards on measuring alumni engagement and take a close look at the Bolton School as a case study for how they are using this data. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Regulation and legislation - getting it right for major gift fundraising Delivered by Prospecting for Gold Tuesday 5th February 2019 Online |
This webinar will give you the basic information you need to conduct your prospect research in compliance with data protection and other requirements. Kerry Rock, Director of Business Development for Prospecting for Gold, will guide you through:
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Streamlining your data to make it work better for your alumni, fundraising and marketing efforts Delivered by ToucanTech Tuesday 29 January 2019 Online |
In this webinar, Sam Bellringer, Data Director at ToucanTech and former Development Manager and Database Manager at Mill Hill School and Harrow School, and Kate Jillings, Co-Founder at ToucanTech and former corporate marketer and director of consumer data company TruRating, will cover the following practical areas of data management, using real-life examples, intuitive flow-charts and handy check-list. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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How can an alumni and development database measure engagement successfully? Delivered by The Access Group Tuesday 22 January 2019 Online |
This webinar will help you appreciate the many factors that contribute to an engaged alumni and how these can help achieve your strategic goals. You will also learn about how a modern Alumni and Development CRM should track these key data points and enable you to report on them. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Fundraising Feasibility Studies: Preparing for success Delivered by Gifted Philanthropy Tuesday 15 January 2019 Online |
This webinar will provide information about the importance of conducting a Feasibility Study before embarking on a major fundraising campaign, what a study entails and what it will deliver. It will help you to decide what your next steps are in your fundraising plans to take your development programme to the next level. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Using the benchmarking: a case study Delivered by Graham-Pelton Consulting and Cheadle Hulme School Thursday 10 January 2019 Online |
Cheadle Hulme School have actively used the Survey to benchmark their school performance and set achievable targets. Becki Mckinlay and Frances Kennedy share how to use the benchmarking and provide tangible steps for every School to consider. This webinar demonstrates how to create change and provides real-life insight in to why Benchmarking matters. | Watch this webinar now. Please log in to IDPE and then click the above link to watch this webinar via the IDPE document library |
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Benchmarking and your CRM: How they work perfectly together Delivered by Blackbaud Thursday 6 December 2018 Online |
Your alumni relations and fundraising CRM is a key tool as you participate in the IDPE and Graham-Pelton Consulting’s Schools’ Alumni Relations and Fundraising Benchmarking Survey. Using Raiser’s Edge and eTapestry as examples, this webinar will show you how you can extract relevant data from your CRM to guide your Benchmarking submission, and some tips and tricks for maximising the accuracy and value of your data. Tim Bowden and Dan Keyworth will also share recommendations for how you can then track many of these key performance indicators across development on an ongoing basis, and prepare ahead for harnessing the Survey’s insights in 2019 to advance your future programmes for long-term success. |
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Benchmarking is not only an invaluable resource for Alumni and Fundraising professionals, but an increasingly important resource for Heads. Now more than ever, it is essential to engage and partner with our communities and understand the important role they can play in the future of Schools. Becki Mckinlay and John Claughton will explore the ways in which the benchmarking can be used in decision making, raise aspirations and establish the role of leadership in this increasingly important function within our Schools. |
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Accelerate your parent and alumni fundraising with JustGiving Delivered by Blackbaud Tuesday 23 October 2018 Online |
In an increasingly consumer-driven, digital, mobile and social world, how can small development teams best utilise the resources they have available to grow fundraising whilst simultaneously delivering greater engagement and value for their school community? Using practical case studies, this webinar will offer fresh ideas and practical temps on how to harness the reach and power of JustGiving online to communicate with and solicit new audiences, stimulate lively and fun engagement, and create truly dynamic experiences. |
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Best practices in alumni engagement Delivered by Graduway Tuesday 9 October 2018 Online |
What does ‘good’ look like for alumni engagement? Join Chris Marshall, President North America for Graduway, to explore best practices in alumni engagement, including working with young alumni, measuring alumni engagement, and managing volunteers. Drawing upon examples from across the UK and US, this webinar will explore some of the essential components to create a successful alumni engagement programme in your school. |
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Your CRM should be the golden thread that ties together your development programme Delivered by Blackbaud Tuesday 18 September 2018 Online |
The webinar will discuss 3 hot topics of focus for schools; prospecting, alumni engagement and going digital. We will cover why these points are imperative to all educational establishments, regardless of experience or resource, and why they needn’t be complicated. The webinar will be hosted by Phillip Rothwell of Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, and Fiona Watts of Blackbaud. |
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