Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy (LLEAP)

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About LLEAP

Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy (LLEAP) is a three-year research project that seeks to build knowledge about the impact of philanthropy in education. The first national study of its kind, it will evaluate the relationship from both philanthropic and education perspectives. The project will also build pathways for sharing this information.

Over the next three years, the LLEAP project will document and share best practice approaches to improving educational outcomes. Each year as the project continues, a practical, progressive guide will be published about how to grow great educational projects for maximum impact.

LLEAP will:

• Identify perceptions and current practices
• Build understanding of effective engagement
• Inform decision making and share successes
• Explore opportunities for greater collaboration to build capacity in the education and philanthropic sectors.

Throughout the project, LLEAP will be underpinned by three key questions:

What are the current perceptions and practices of philanthropic engagement in education?

How is successful philanthropic engagement in school education defined and configured in practice?

Who benefits from philanthropic engagement, in what conditions and to what effect?

The work of LLEAP is guided by an Advisory Group of leaders from education and philanthropy. The group is Chaired by Professor Brian Caldwell (Managing Director and Principal Consultant, Educational Transformations and Professsorial Fellow, University of Melbourne). LLEAP 2013 Advisory Group