Development Services

Location Manchester Central, Windmill St, Manchester M2 3GX

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COVID Notice for Manchester Central

Following the latest government guidance, the venue requires everyone to demonstrate their COVID status via any of the following ways (the CASE team will be able to provide a document from the venue with examples):

▪️ Proof of double vaccination on NHS COVID pass (digital version or letter)

▪️ EU Covid pass or equivalent

▪️ Record of a negative PCR or lateral flow test result, taken within the last 48 hours, on NHS COVID pass or text/email confirmation

▪️ Proof of exemption from vaccination or vaccination and testing on the basis of a medical exemption or clinical trial participation, on NHS COVID pass (digital version or letter)* *

The NHS COVID Pass no longer provides details of natural immunity for entering certain venues and events. Proof of natural immunity cannot be accepted as an alternative to proof of vaccination or a recent test.

For more information on Manchester Central's COVID protocal, click here.

Join us to gain expertise from leading professionals in our sector, build relationships with a network of peers from across development services areas, with key sessions, and informative breakouts. The 2022 programme is your opportunity explore all things Development Services.

Who Should Attend:

Directors / Associates / Deputy Directors of Data / Analytics/ Development/ Advancement / Development Operations
Heads of Operations / Development Operations
Managers of Development Services / Research/ Operations/ Database/ Data / CRM/ Insight/ Information/ Campaigns
Officers of Database / Data / CRM / Insight / Development / Prospect Research / Research
Assistant / Coordinator of Databases / Gifts

Programme

Over the course of the two-day programme, the planning committee will guide you through all aspects of the development services practice with an inspiring, informative and practical programme that promises to connect you and provide real takeaways, as well as inspiration.

A track structure will align with the following topics:

People, Planning and Performance
Prospect Management and Insight
Gift Management, Donor Relations and Development Communications
Technology and Data

This conference is for everyone who believes in unlocking and supporting new ways of working in our organisations (even if you don’t work in Development Services).

Why You Should Attend:

“I’m so excited to be back in a room discussing all things Development Services with friends and colleagues from across the sector. Please do join us for some inspiration and practical hints and tips on how to tackle the issues you are facing.”

Lisa Williams, Head of Operations, University of Exeter

“This year’s Development Services conference is a great opportunity for new and experienced colleagues to take some time out of busy schedules to engage with industry leading education and learn practical skills from inspirational development services professionals. With a remote conference there will still be the same great content, exchanges of ideas, and opportunities to network with colleagues from peer institutions.”

Martyn Clay, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, University of Cambridge

"I look forward to the Development Services conference every year because I know it will be full of inspiration and useful info for my work. Whilst I will miss the chance to catch up with old friends this year in person, there will still be plenty of chances to connect and the benefit of being able to access the programme around my other commitments at home! I hope to see you there."

Jennie Moule, Founding Partner, Alveo Consulting