School Management > Day to day management of the school > Foundation Director

The Foundation Director is a member of the Senior Management Team and thus part of a consultative process regarding whole school policy decisions, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of ongoing support for Tonbridge, resulting in a stream of development income for the school.

The following list is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of responsibility.

• Work with the Senior Management Team, governors and Foundation members on development planning.
• Through membership of the Senior Management Team contribute to school strategic planning and monitoring of performance against policies and targets.
• Design and implement fundraising strategy (comprising capital appeals, ongoing campaigns, etc.)
• Thank and recognise donors for their contribution, ensuring their gifts are used well in the way that donors wish.
• Work with the OT Society and Parents Arts Society to forge improved links with all friends and supporters of Tonbridge.
• Fulfill the function of CEO for the Foundation, working with the Headmaster and Chairman to maintain a strong board through appropriate turnover of members.
• Achieve an effective level of contact with the Tonbridge audience on development issues.
• Create and manage the Foundation Office budget and cash flow.
• Ensure that data-management is effective and complies with the relevant legislation.

• The Foundation
• Facilities for Hire
• Parents' Arts Society
• Old Tonbridgian Society
• Members' Leisure Club
• Employment Opportunities