The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett
The Independent School Podcast shares real-world leadership conversations with Principals, Heads and CEOs from across independent and international schools, exploring what it means to lead well in an increasingly complex world.
Hosted by executive coach and trusted advisor Juliet Corbett, the podcast offers clear, practical insight into staying strategic amidst daily pressures, making high-stakes decisions with confidence and shaping high-performing school cultures. Juliet brings her cross-sector experience and more than two decades of work in education to conversations designed to spark your best thinking.
If you want calm, reflective insight that helps you slow the pace, sharpen your focus and navigate complexity with clarity and courage, this podcast is for you.
The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett
158: Asking Governors and Leaders to Give
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In this episode, I delve into the strategic importance of encouraging governors, trustees, and senior leaders in our schools to contribute themselves to fundraising projects.
With insights from the IDPE Benchmarking report offering valuable guidance to navigate this compelling topic, I uncover the importance of leadership giving, the role of governors and senior leaders in setting an example and practical ideas for fundraisers to encourage their support.
Tune in and discover how to empower and engage key stakeholders in supporting your school's fundraising endeavours.
Key lessons from this episode:
1. It is not about the size of the gift, but rather the participation rate of governors and senior leaders in giving to fundraising projects.
2. The focus should be on demonstrating commitment to and belief in the project, rather than the amount given.
3. It is important to create a culture of giving within the school, starting with governors and senior leaders leading by example.
4. Highlighting the participation of governors and senior leaders in fundraising projects can motivate other donors to follow suit.
"And don't forget that if you want to be thinking strategically, all of us need to create the space to breathe, the time to learn, and the courage to adapt." — Juliet Corbett
Episode links
IDPE and Gifted Philanthropy's Schools' Fundraising and Engagement Benchmarking Report 2022
Gifted Philanthropy: www.giftedphilanthropy.com
Discover Juliet's Fundraising Focus Programme
Episode 116: Three Strategic Fundraising Choices: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/116
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