In this episode, Russell speaks to Simon Lerwill, director of development at Marlborough College in the UK and trustee of IDPE, the Institute of Development Professionals in Education.
Simon tells Russell that the key to a thriving school – from his perspective – is philanthropy.
Many of the UK’s best and oldest schools were founded by philanthropists or founded with a philanthropic mission. But how does that shape them today? How relevant are those founding principles now for the identity and purpose of those schools?
Simon explores these questions and identifies the key factors for fundraising success, based on his 25 years’ experience of education fundraising. He also polishes up his crystal ball and considers how fundraising may become increasingly necessary and integral for schools in the future.