IDPE's New to development programme
What is IDPE's New to development programme?
For schools new to fundraising and engagement, or those with a recently recruited team member, IDPE's "New to Development" programme offers a comprehensive, year-long training designed to introduce all key aspects of professional fundraising and engagement in schools.
Led by seasoned development professionals actively working in schools across the UK, this programme provides an opportunity to learn the essential elements of building a successful fundraising and engagement strategy. From establishing a development office and crafting your case for support to exploring community engagement and creating your first fundraising strategy, this programme covers it all.
The New to Development programme 2024 has already begun, but it's not too late to join!
Delegates are welcome to enter the programme midway through the year and still benefit from comprehensive training. To join or learn more, interested participants can contact IDPE directly via email.
The New to development programme is delivered through:
In-person toolkit seminars
In-person, day-long seminars covering the nuts and bolts of schools' fundraising and engagement, including a school visit
On-demand webinars
A series of webinars covering different fundraising and engagement topics, available for you to watch in your own time
Delegate forums
Your opportunity to ask questions and enjoy an informal discussion with other delegates
'This course has been brilliant, it's wonderful to be able to share best practice and learn from successful development offices.'
What will you gain from participating in this programme?
Schools who complete IDPE's New to development programme will benefit from:
- a dynamic professional development programme to fast-track your school's fundraising and engagement, by establishing robust foundations and best practice from the outset
- the opportunity to follow a structured, comprehensive, professional development programme which provides an introduction to all the essential elements of a successful schools' fundraising and engagement operation, delivered by experienced development professionals
- the chance to develop a network of support, share ideas, and grow your confidence in schools' fundraising and engagement
Who is it for?
IDPE's New to development programme is aimed specifically at:
- Individuals who are new to the schools' development profession (with less than 2 years' experience)
- Schools who are in the process of establishing a development office
'I am so grateful for all of the IDPE webinars and the new to development course I attended.
It really has shown how to translate my fundraising experience into a school environment. Being part of the IDPE community makes being a department of one, feel like you're part of a wider team.'
New to development programme content
IDPE's New to development programme is comprised of in-person seminars, a series of on demand webinars and delegate forums.
Email info@IDPE.org.uk to find out more.
If you have any questions about the content, delivery or packages for the New to development programme, please contact the IDPE office.