How to Join
The focus of IDPE's activities is to provide a support network and affordable training for experienced practitioners and those who are new to the profession.
We offer our members training, smentoring and the opportunity to share best practice through our Regional Networks,
Annual Conference, Mentoring and Development Guidance notes.
Member Benefits
We have an established, and growing, regional network headed up by Regional co-ordinators which enables members to meet, share best practice and experience at a local level.
Most regions meet regularly assisting Members to build up a network of like-minded individuals.
Mentoring
A mentoring support service operates to enable members to link through email and telephone with a designated mentor for help and advice.
This service is available to all members but is particularly useful to those either new to the fundraising profession or new to the educational system.
Seminars & Conference
Our Annual Conference is our flagship event and recognised as the largest schools Development event in Europe. The two day conference is held each June and attracts high profile speakers and hundreds of delegates from the industry.
IDPE members benefit from subsidised rates making our training events accessible and affordable resources for anyone involved in Development. IDPE seminars are run across the year, covering topical information and covering specific subjects.
Newsletter & E-Bulletin
As a member you receive regular updates through the IDPE's magazine style newsletter. You will also receive monthly e-bulletins.
Members Section
There is an exclusive members section with a 'Who's Who' listing all members, their contact details and areas of speciality.
To access the members' section and become a member please click here
Guidance Notes
IDPE has produced a comprehensive file of guidance notes for members comprising of more than 20 articles, on topics ranging from "How to set up a volunteer board" to "Building a powerful website" to "Telethon fundraising" and many more.
Each piece is designed to be practical and helpful and each member receives their own copy after joining.
To become a member and access the guidance notes please click here
Membership Costs
There are three types of membership, Institutional or Individual, both of which apply to educational establishments and Corporate for non educational establishments. The IDPE's Corporate Membership policy is currently under review. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate member please contact Jo Woods, Business Manager for more information on 0845 299 8851.
*The subscription year is changing in 2010 to co-incide with our financial year and now runs from 01 January to 31 December. The annual membership fee is usually £95 for Individual membership and £180 for Institutional , however as 2010 is only for nine months (April - December) the cost is £71.25 for individual membership and £135 for Institutional membership. If you have any questions about this please call 0845 299 8851.
Current membership* charges are:
- Institutional £180 (2010 - £135)
- Individual £95 (2010 - £71.25)
- Corporate Please contact Jo Woods, Business Manager for more information on 0845 299 8851
This covers the period from 1 April to 31 December 2010. From 1st January 2011 membership will co-incide with the calendar year.
Institutional
Available to qualifying educational institutions*. Each institution nominates one representative, and this individual has a vote at general meetings and is eligible to stand as a Trustee. Each institution can include multiple representatives who may benefit from IDPE communications and attending IDPE events.
Individual
Applies to sole Development practitioners working in qualifying educational institutions* whose direct responsibilities include development, fundraising and/or alumni relations. Individual membership is non-transferable, whether the subscription is paid by the employing institution or the individual. The member has a vote at general meetings and is eligible to stand as a Trustee.
Corporate
Available to commercial organisations ( sole traders, partnerships, private or public limited companies) which provide any service of relevance to the development profession. Corporate members do not have voting rights at general meetings and cannot stand as Trustees. Corporate members can choose to include multiple representatives who may benefit from IDPE communications and attending IDPE events.
*Qualifying institutions include schools, colleges and universities in the UK and overseas, as well as other charitable organisations engaged in educational activity, such as arts organisations and museums.
For all membership enquires please contact Jo Woods, Business Manager on 0845 299 8851.