Leading philanthropy teams

**Please note, due to last minute scheduling issues, we have made the decision to postpone our September/October 2026 course. Our next Leading Philanthropy Teams course will take place in January/February 2027**

For more information, please email Sian Bartram at sian@solidmanagement.co.uk or alternatively complete the booking form to reserve your space.

£600+VAT (£500+VAT for Solid clients)

10:00am-12:30pm online (via Zoom)

  • Wednesday 20th January
  • Wednesday 27th January
  • Wednesday 3rd February
  • Wednesday 10th February

We will be running the four sessions online (via Zoom) with an optional one 1-2-1 mentoring session with a member of the Solid team also included.

This course focusses on leadership skills required to: create robust philanthropy strategies; manage and influence executive teams and lay leaders; manage performance and risk; and create ‘best in class’ systems, processes and culture. For some of the sessions, we will be joined by guest speakers who will talk about their own journey as leaders in fundraising.

BOOKING FORM

For any enquiries, please contact Sian Bartram at sian@solidmanagement.co.uk

 

COURSE OUTLINE FOR LEADING PHILANTHROPY TEAMS:

Session 1:
  • Introductions
  • What are your biggest challenges of leading in the new world?
  • Scene setting , reviewing the breadth and variety of the role of a philanthropy leader
  • Hallmarks of a ‘best in class’ philanthropy team
  • Introducing your personal leadership map
  • Guest Speaker
Session 2:
  • The attributes of great leaders
  • Leadership theories
  • Influencing skills
  • Guest Speaker
Session 3:
  • Guest Presenter
  • Reporting and managing performance, KPIs
  • Developing the strategy, plan and budget
Session 4:
  • Recruiting, developing and retaining staff
  • Reviewing your leadership map
  • Guest Speaker