From the Chapter President

Dear Members,

I am delighted to connect with you in this Chapter newsletter and report on the NSW/ACT Chapter of Educate Plus. Our Chapter continues to serve our members, providing a platform for networking, professional development and collaboration opportunities within the education advancement community.

Some of the highlights of the year to date;

1.Chapter Summit:

Our Chapter’s annual Summit was a resounding success, bringing together Advancement professionals across our Chapter’s Fundraising, Marketing, Admissions, Leadership and Alumni engagement. The Summit theme of ‘Passion and Impact’ resonated with participants as we explored innovative ways to enhance our institutions. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this Summit. With over 180 delegates, it was great to connect with so many!

2.Professional Development:

We continue to organise and host professional development sessions and SIGs to provide opportunities to enhance our skills, learn from experts, and stay up-to-date with the latest strategies. Recently, many heard from Andrew Griffiths, an Entrepreneurial Futurist, who led a leadership webinar where he spoke about value, ‘someone has to be the most expensive, why not you?’. Early in Term 4, we will be hosting 2 face-to-face SIGs. A Marketing SIG has been organised to take place at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, where a panel of experts will look at video as part of our Marketing toolkit. An Admissions SIG is also planned the following week. See details of these SIGs in this edition of the eNews. 

3.Coffee Catch-Ups:

For the second half of this year, we are organising opportunities to catch up and meet other members over a coffee. We hope these informal gatherings provide the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues. Please let us know if you would like to host one in your area.

4.Member Engagement:

We are interested in how we can strengthen member engagement, and we actively seek your feedback. What events or opportunities would you like to attend? How can we better meet the needs of your team? I invite you all to share your ideas, insights, and aspirations as we shape the future of education advancement in the NSW/ACT region. Please drop us me email and share your thoughts.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Members, Committee volunteers, and Partners who contribute to the success of our Chapter. Your passion and commitment drive our mission forward, and together, we can continue to elevate our profession and make a lasting impact on the institutions we serve.

Warm regards,

Lyn O’Neill
Educate Plus Chapter President | NSW/ACT

Director of Marketing and Enrolments, NEGS
lyn.oneill@negs.nsw.edu.au