"Ian McLean has had a significant impact on development and fundraising in UK schools, establishing fundamentals that have ensured ongoing success and results.  I was introduced to his style of operating 16 years ago and have applied his principles successfully ever since.  I am a strong advocate of his development work and recommend him with total confidence."
Peter Green, Headmaster, Rugby School, Warwickshire
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About

After a marketing career in the airline & travel industry, Ian McLean became one of the pioneers of independent school development in 1989. He is now a sought after, experienced school fundraising consultant, impacting the development and fundraising performance of schools in the UK and abroad.

His fundraising programmes have generated transformational levels of support, including funding for scholarships and bursaries, new building programmes, sporting initiatives, theatres and science, art & technology facilities. His experience also includes securing major funding from international constituents in the UK, USA, Russia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.

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SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

Ian was one of the first school development professionals in Australia to earn CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) accreditation.

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

He has a career spanning over 33 years in Australia, the UK and Europe with independent and international schools.

FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

Ian is the only individual to be awarded ‘Fellowship’ of both IDPE (UK) and Educate Plus (Australia). He is also a COBIS international schools consultant.

FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT ARTICLES

He has regular articles on development and fundraising featured in the British International Schools Magazine (BIS).

DEVELOPMENT

For many schools, setting up a development office has been like stepping into the unknown – in some cases with unfortunate outcomes. It does not need to be like this and with the right advice and direction, a development office can quickly become effective in generating consistent and sustainable funds as well as building a more supportive school community.

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FUNDRAISING

Fundraising & Development has often been a stop-start process with some schools. The approach has varied with the constant change in management but a more consistent approach based on developing closer and fruitful relationships, is the proven model for sustained fundraising success. Ian McLean guides and manages this process.

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RECRUITMENT

Recruiting development and fundraising staff need not be a risk. Ian McLean offers a personalized & effective solution to support the school’s head, senior management & governors, working with the HR staff to recruit the best individuals to either establish the fundraising & development programme, enhance the fundraising effort or build on the first phase of activity.

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MENTORING

Support and ideas required to develop a more rounded and experienced development professional. One to one meetings, or regular phone or email contact provide the reassurance and guidance needed to give the development function direction and leadership, to stimulate a positive impact on the individual and the programme’s performance.

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ROUND TABLE MEETINGS: KNOWLEDGE AND RELATIONSHIPS

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IAN MCLEAN

Experienced school fundraising consultant, with a strong background of marketing and relationship building. Personalised management service, to enhance every aspect of development, fundraising and alumni work within UK and international schools.​

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Ian McLean

Phone: +44 (0) 7958 518958
Mail: ianrmclean1@gmail.com
Address: 70 Priory Road
Kenilworth CV8 1LQ
Warwickshire UK

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