Fundraising for school leaders programme - 2024/2025

Date Begins November 2024. Please see details on individual sessions in the programme.
Cost £545


With support and endorsement from GSA and HMC, and in consultation with heads, IDPE has developed a highly personalised fundraising programme for school leaders built upon feedback from heads and developed specifically for heads. This intensive professional development programme is designed to fast-track heads (and aspiring heads) of independent schools to set up and lead effective professional fundraising programmes.

Who is the course for?
IDPE's Fundraising for school leaders programme is aimed specifically at:

  1. heads of independent schoolswho wish to start fundraising and are considering, or are in the process of,establishing a development office
  2. aspiring headswho would like to expand and deepen their knowledge of fundraising to add to their leadership credentials
It is important for heads to attend the session themselves as we will be unable to admit any colleagues sent in their place. If any bursars or governors are interested in further information on getting started in schools' development, please contact Louise Bennett, CEO, IDPE who will be very happy to discuss how we can best support you.


For more information, visit the Fundraising for school leaders programme homepage, or see the full details of the programme including the dates of each session.

If you are not currently an IDPE, GSA or HMC member, please contact the IDPE office to book your place.
Programme content IDPE, GSA and HMC members cost
  • Two online seminar modules
  • Two ask the expert forums
  • One-to-one consultation
£545

All prices shown are VAT exclusive

Experience level:

Booking Terms and Conditions

Payment must be received before the start of the programme and cannot be made in instalments. All cancellations must be received in writing and emailed to info@idpe.org.uk. Cancellations received at least four weeks before the first session will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations received within four weeks of the first session. Any costs incurred from online payment will not be refunded.

Only heads or aspiring heads will be admitted to the course. It is important for heads to attend the session themselves as we will be unable to admit any colleagues sent in their place.

IDPE reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or dates where necessary. If in exceptional circumstances a professional development event is postponed, all delegates will be notified and the event will be re-arranged. If a delegate is unable to attend the rescheduled event, a recording will be made available where possible. When cancelling an event with more than four weeks' notice, IDPE will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the delegate.


If you have any questions, or experience any difficulties, please call us on 01225 829030 or email info@idpe.org.uk.