Gather & Grow 2024 – Professional Development & Networking Day

You Are Invited…

Join fellow members for an incredible day of professional development and networking on Wednesday 28 August. This special event will be held at Auckland Grammar School and has something for everyone. 

The start/end times are tailored for members to be able to travel for the day from out-of-town places, without needing accommodation.

The event is priced to be highly affordable and offers discounts so all members and non-members in your teams can attend!

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to gather with colleagues and industry peers to grow your skills and knowledge through the multiple and varied sessions on offer. Register now as spaces are limited.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Time: 9.30am-4pm
Place: Auckland Grammar School, 55 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland
Cost: NZ$179 (+gst) for Members; NZ$229 (+gst) for Non-Members

We are offering a 10% discount for each registration if you register 3 or more participants (Please register them together)

To Register:
For more information and to register, click below:

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Draft Program: 
9.30am – Registration & Networking, Arrival coffee and tea
10.00 am – Learning Session 1 (Topic for all)

     Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus
     Alex Faulkner, Director Strategy, Blueboat

11.15am Morning Tea & Networking
11.45am – Learning Session 2 (Topic for all)

     Mark Bentley, Director, Alumni Relations & Development, University of Auckland
     Cultivating a Dream Team: From Hiring to High Performance
     The recruitment and retention of high-quality professionals and creating a culture where they can flourish

12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch & Networking
1.30pm – Learning Session 3 (Individual Topics)

Participants will have the option to choose 2 X 30 min sessions from the following options. These are meant to be interactive sessions with the facilitator introducing the topic and highlighting some key points and then over to the group for discussion. Hear from your peers on the topic.

     Option 1: Marcomms/Social Media w/ Blueboat
     Option 2: Fundraising w/ Giving Architects
     Option 3: Archives & Alumni Initiatives w/ NZMS
     Option 4: Tertiary (TBA)
     Option 5: Admissions w/ Digistorm

2:40pm – Short Break
2:55pm – Learning Session 4 – Educate Plus Salary Survey and Careers in Advancement

     Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus

3.30pm – Session 5 – Auckland Grammar School Tour
4.00pm – Event Concludes

The full Programme is being developed and will be out soon. Don’t delay in registering. This is a not-to-be missed professional development and networking opportunity to gather and grow with fellow Advancement professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand!

See you there!