Fundraising for school leaders programme content
Module 1 - Online seminar
16:30-18:00, Thursday 21 November 2024
Three topics delivered by an experienced head and development director in an online twilight seminar:
- What is development? How does it impact a school and where does development fit?
- Systems, structures and personnel: What is required to run an effective development function? What does this cost and how do you budget for this?
- Asking for support: Developing a case for support and making the ask. How many ways can you ask and thank people?
Speakers: Louise Bennett, CEO, IDPE; Simon Jones, Director of Development, The Manchester Grammar School
Module 2 - Online seminar
16:30-18:00, Thursday 16 January 2025
Three topics delivered by an experienced head and development director in an online twilight seminar:
- Planning cycles for the short, medium and long-term: What are the similarities and differences between fundraising for bursary programmes and capital projects? Embedding a culture of philanthropy for the long term.
- Measuring success: How do you measure your success and review your progress? The importance of KPIs and using benchmarking effectively.
- The role of the head: What are the roles and responsibilities of a head?
Speakers: Louise Bennett, CEO, IDPE; Simon Jones, Director of Development, The Manchester Grammar School
Ask the expert
February / March 2025
Hear how a head and development director work together, some of the challenges they have overcome and the different roles they play to achieve development success.
- ask questions to iron out specific challenges that have arisen following seminars
- glean invaluable insights and share best practice
Ask the expert; session 1 - 16:30-17:30, Thursday 13 February 2025
Speakers: Nadine Latte, Development Director, and Jaideep Barot, Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School
Ask the expert: session 2 - 16:30-17:30, Thursday 27 March 2025
Speakers: Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation, and Laura Firth, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Bolton School
1-2-1 consultation
At a date and time to suit you
A 30-minute virtual one-to-one consultation with an experienced development director, giving you the opportunity to ask your individual questions and explore how best to apply best practice to your individual context.
Course speakers
Jaideep Barot, Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School
Nadine Latte, Development Director, Bristol Grammar School
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