Connecting. Learning. Growing

EVENTS NETWORKING @ REDLANDS

Thursday 19 March, 2026

A great start to the day at the NSWACT Chapter Events SIG — great food and even better conversation!

Huge thanks to Julie Wood and the Redlands team for hosting us. We were warmly welcomed by Principal Sean Corcoran, who set the scene with a glimpse into Redlands’ history.

Chapter President Yvette Graniero got things underway with a lively Q&A, sparking a room full of ideas, shared experience and chatter.

A brilliant opportunity for those working in events across education to connect, learn and exchange ideas.

With thanks to our event sponsor Eddie Chen at Enrol HQ, Chapter sponsor Sonic Sight, and strategic partner McCrindle for joining us.

COFFEE CATCH-UPS

Friday 20 February 2026

What a brilliant way to start the day, with close to 80 Members coming together across multiple locations in NSW and the ACT for the Coffee Catch-Ups or Networking Drinks on Friday!

Each venue reported a wonderful sense of energy, with lively conversations, practical insights and plenty of curious questions. From how Advancement Teams are structured and which CRM platforms are being used, to welcoming new Principals and hearing how colleagues are settling into new Schools, the discussions covered it all.

SIG | Fundraising, Alumni & Leadership
Tuesday 3 March 2026

Our first NSW/ACT Special Interest Group (SIG) gathering for the year was hosted by Marie Soghomonian and the amazing team at Wenona School, bringing together Advancement professionals from across our community for an engaging afternoon.

In the Leadership in Conversation Session, facilitated by Yvette Graniero, Wenona Principal Linda Douglas generously shared her wisdom and reflections on leadership in schools today and the important role Advancement teams play in supporting strong communities and shaping thriving educational environments.

In the Strategic Fundraising in a Competitive Landscape Session, facilitated by Dana Casimaty and Marie Soghomonian, our Fundraising colleagues explored how organisations can sharpen and clearly articulate their value proposition, differentiate themselves in increasingly crowded funding markets, and build resilient, long-term donor retention strategies. Thank you to Chanel Hughes, F.EdPlus from Global Philanthropic for contributing to this discussion.

There was also robust conversation during the Alumni and Community Engagement roundtable, faciliated by Hannah Atwell. These sessions are always where some of the most practical ideas and shared insights emerge!