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:

  1. What is development? How does it impact a school and where does development fit?
  2. Systems, structures and personnel: What is required to run an effective development function? What does this cost and how do you budget for this?
  3. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Measuring success: How do you measure your success and review your progress? The importance of KPIs and using benchmarking effectively. 
  3. 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

Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation, Bolton School

Laura Firth, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Bolton School

Nadine Latte, Development Director, Bristol Grammar School

Simon Jones, Director of Development, The Manchester Grammar School

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