Aims of the Course
To equip delegates with more detailed knowledge of the potential benefits, priorities and challenges of establishing an alumni relations and development office in school.
This session will explore how independent schools (including those without charitable status), can take practical steps to establish a functioning alumni relations and development office — even with limited staff or budget. Drawing on sector experience and examples from schools at different stages of their journey, we’ll cover the foundations: data, communications, events, and early-stage fundraising. Delegates will leave with an understanding of the roadmap for engaging alumni and building long-term philanthropic support.
Learning Objectives
You will leave this course with:
- A clear, achievable framework for setting up an alumni and development function from scratch.
- Insight into what matters most at the start, from building a contactable database to shaping your school’s case for support.
- Low-cost ideas to begin engaging former pupils and encouraging a culture of giving, no matter your school's size.
