"This course was one of the best I have ever been on. The teaching was consistently first-rate - all the Faculty members were excellent and I learnt so much new information each day. The delegates were friendly and willing to share their knowledge. By the end of the week I was buzzing with ideas which I will now put into practice. All in all a truly great learning experience and it was also fun!"

-Vanessa Cameron, Chief Executive, The Royal College of Psychiatrists

"The Spring Institute was the perfect mix of theory and practice and the social elements really provided you with the time to get to know fellow fundraising professionals and get their take on issues arising from the course and within the industry generally. It's really reassuring to now have a network of likeminded people to draw on when facing the challenges of educational fundraising."

-Rachel Beard, Development Assistant, De Montfort University

"A fantastic experience for someone who is new to development and an excellent opportunity to network."

-Lesley Bunn, Events and Development Manager, University of Lincoln

"The course had the right mix, not only did we learn about our profession we were also able to look to people in similar positions and share ideas, frustrations and successes."

-Cordelia Harwood, Development Manager, University College London

"I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience - learning more about development as a profession, networking and meeting the other delegates and getting in-depth discussions about certain topcis (the electives). It was well organised and everything ran so smoothly!"

-Kendall Murphy, Development Assistant, Pembroke

"I had a wonderful week. Hugely enjoyable and beneficial. Made me more confident in my own abilities and hungry to try more things and apply my knowledge!"

- Clare Morgan, Alumni Information Officer, Liverpool Hope University

 "This was the best conference I have ever attended on fundraising - good mixture of theory and practice, informative, stimulating and very good faculty members. The co-ordination and organisation was top-class, both before and during the event. The venue was also great."

 - Catherine McMahon, Trust Fundraiser, The British Library

 "I got so much out of the Spring Institute. I have come back to the office rejuvenated and with so many practical ideas to put into practice. This is an invaluable piece of training for anyone in higher education fundraising."

- Rebecca Chamberlain, Senior Development Executive, Heriot-Watt University

"The course was professional, well -structured, enthusiastically delivered and focused. I felt there was lots of time to explore a range of areas that will be of very practical value to my job day-to-day."

"At the Spring Institute I was hoping to learn more about fundraising in higher education. and to gain some of the skills and knowledge needed to make the transition from advancement services to major gifts fundraising. I have come away with far more than I had expected, both in terms of the knowledge gained and the people I have met."

"Training can sometimes be fluffy and uninformative. The Spring Institute was information-rich and was delivered with real passion and character by a wonderful faculty."

"Massive leap of faith to enduring credibility and value of philanthropy specifically in higher education, I feel more equipped to get out there and do my job well!"

"I came away with lots of enthusiasm and reassurance that I wasn't alone with the fears and challenges I've faced. I took home an action plan and a list of practical ideas that I can use in my day-to-day job. It made me think about my future career and I have some specific goals that I want to achieve."

"Ultimately it made me certain that I'm in the right profession!"

"A renewed sense of purpose and direction, an expanded professional network and improved knowledge of the sector."

"I now have a clearer career plan, the confidence to implement it and the skills and knowledge to succeed."