Conference Programme
Outline of 2010 Annual Conference Programme (subject to change)
Wednesday 9 June 2010 - Optional
Join us for a Barbeque 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.
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
Glossary Terms sponsored by ASK Associates
0945 - 1705: Conference
Keynote address and speaker sponsored by Blackbaud
Conference Sessions sponsored by Major Sponsor IRIS NFP Solutions
Mary Jo Jacobi, successful American businesswoman, former Presidential advisor and a great motivator, 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 Wasborough 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, Development Director at The Museum of London and an expert in the field; ‘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
Targeting Young Alums
Fundraising Overseas
Your Career
Mechanics of the Message
1705 - 1740: AGM - More details
1845 - 1940 : Drinks Reception sponsored by WCBS Ltd
1945 until late : Conference Dinner sponsored by Major Sponsor Rux Burton Associates
Friday 11 June 2010 - Conference closes after lunch
Registration : 0845 – 0910
0915 - 1330 : Conference (Followed by lunch)
Friday sees topics ranging 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. Sending everyone home from the Conference on a high note is our closing keynote speaker, leading American Development professional, Mark Aimone. Mark is Regional Director of Major Gifts at one of the USA’s foremost independent schools, Phillips Exeter Academy in new Hampshire.