2010 Conference Programme
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Wednesday 9 June 2010 - Optional
The Barbeque will be held at the hotel for early arrivals - All welcome. New members are invited to join the IDPE Chairman and the Conference Chair for drinks beforehand from 1830–1930. Download the Barbeque Menu *
*Please note any special dietary requirements stated in your booking will be catered for separately.
Barbeque sponsored by Buffalo Fundraising Consultants Ltd
1800 - 1930 : Registration for early arrivals
1830 – 1930 : Drinks
1930 – 2200 : Barbeque
Thursday 10 June 2010 - Conference Opens
0845-0945: Registration
0845 - 0930: Photographs for IDPE Trustees and Regional Coordinators with The School Photography Company
Glossary Terms sponsored by ASK Associates
Pens sponsored by ESiT - thankQ
0945 - 1705: Conference
Keynote address and speaker sponsored by Blackbaud Europe Limited
Conference Sessions sponsored by Major Sponsor IRIS NFP Solutions
Patrick Jephson,writer and broadcaster, will be giving the keynote address. The sessions that follow include a stream for Heads, Governors, Bursars and Development practitioners who want to extend their remit and/or want to enhance the role of Development within their schools. Subjects include 'Incorporating a Development office into your school' with Jonathan Cook from ISBA ; 'Maximising Assets' with Doug Locke of Veale Wasbrough Vizards and Patrick Derham's session 'Unleashing Aspirations' where he promises to share the uniqueness of Rugby's bursary programme.
The second stream for Development professionals covers topics such as ‘Making the Ask’ with Martin Kaufman, Head of Development at The Museum of London and an expert in the field; Tim will talk about how to identify, cultivate and connect with major gift prospects; ‘Legacies’ with Richard Radcliffe, one of our most highly rated speakers, plus a look at ‘Annual Funds – Theory v. Reality’.
Later in the day, between 4pm and 5pm, we have seven workshops offering delegates the chance to participate in moderated discussions with experts on a range of topics, as well as four drop in sessions for anyone who would like a 'one to one' with an experienced Development practitioner. The day ends, as always, with a chance to relax, have a drink and enjoy informal networking at the Conference dinner.
Workshops include:
Girls’ Schools
Which Database System?
Stewardship (Full)
Targeting Young Alums (Full)
Fundraising Overseas
Your Career
Mechanics of the Message
1705 - 1740: AGM - Agenda and Related Papers
1845 - 1940 : Drinks Reception sponsored by WCBS Ltd
1945 until late : Conference Dinner sponsored by Major Sponsor Rux Burton Associates
Download Dinner Menu*
*Please note any special dietary requirements stated in your booking will be catered for separately.
Friday 11 June 2010 - Conference closes after lunch
Registration : 0845 – 0915
0845 - 0900: Photographs for IDPE Trustees and Regional Coordinators with The School Photography Company
0915 - 1330 : Conference (Followed by lunch)
Friday opens with a session on 'What's happening in Development Today' with Eton's Bill O' Hearn talking about current development initiatives taking place in schools. Other topics range from ‘How To Make Your Small And Mid Level Gifts Add Up To A Lot’, ‘Using Social Communications In Your Fundraising’; a feasibility study case study, and much more.
The final session with top American Development professionals Mark Aimone and Ted Probert will end the Conference on a high note with their session entitled 'Building Human Capital to Raise Capital'. Mark is Regional Director of Major Gifts and Ted is Director of International Advancement at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, one of the USA’s one of the USA’s foremost independent schools.
The Conference closes with lunch at 1330.
Please note registration closed on Friday 14 May 2010.
* Due to the unexpectedly high volume of bookings for 'Full Conference' places accommodation for Thursday 10 June at the Oxford Belfry is now full. Alternative accommodation is offered within the Conference Package at the nearby Lambert Arms in Aston Rowant. The Lambert Arms is a short drive (approximately 5.5 miles/less than ten minutes by car) from the Oxford Belfry along the A40 and the Oxford Belfry offers a resident taxi service if you require transport. Please follow this link for more details:http://www.lambertarms.com