Meet one of your dedicated NZ Committee members – Amanda Stanes. Amanda is your NZ Committee Vice President and is the Director of Advancement\u00a0at\u00a0Auckland Grammar School.<\/p>\n
I love the camaraderie and genuine interest that members have for each other.\u00a0I have always operated under the mantra \u201c it is all about co-opertition\u201d.\u00a0 In other words, there are more ways we can co-operate and collaborate than the times when we may be in competition \u2013 be it for the attention of a shared alumni, enrolment or a donor.\u00a0 However, being respectful and understanding other people\u2019s stances helps enormously in ensuring we can all grow the Advancement pie, rather than squabble over our piece of it.<\/em><\/p>\n I think Educate Plus validates the work of an Advancement\/ Development professional.\u00a0There wouldn\u2019t be many people who would perhaps consider a career in this work and I probably fell into the work 20 years ago, but today it is a profession with accreditation. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Relationships are probably the most rewarding.\u00a0 I first met some of Grammar\u2019s Old Boys when I was Development Manager at Auckland Museum, and then I took those relationships with me to the University of Auckland.\u00a0 Today, they are still people I know and they can trust me as we have a shared background. <\/em><\/p>\n When I started in alumni management at the University of Canterbury back in 1994 I was involved with ADAPE NZ.\u00a0 It was a fledgling organisation both in New Zealand and Australia and it was mostly tertiary organisations. It was an amazing way to meet with colleagues and to share common issues.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n My family.\u00a0 I love them to bits, even if they drive me nuts at times. I\u2019m very fortunate to have a blended family so my husband, daughter, three step-sons and their wives, and four step-grandchildren, plus I have three nieces who also keep me busy. <\/em><\/p>\n A student holiday job picking dry lupin seeds in Potu on the Kaipara Harbour.\u00a0 Do you know how many hours it takes to pick a kilogram of dry seeds!? I didn\u2019t when I started, but I did by the time I finished\u2026.far too long!\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n It means being part of an internationally recognized professional body that maintains an ethical stance on all Advancement\/ Development matters.\u00a0It also means having great colleagues to call upon and learn from. <\/em><\/p>\n When a donor is happy and their gift is something they are proud of and they see it making a difference. I love watching a donor meet an award or scholarship recipient and hearing them share their passion and story. <\/em><\/p>\n I was once a fully warranted Traffic Officer (Education) with the Ministry of Transport.\u00a0 I had a vehicle with flashing lights, had the power to arrest and all the responsibility that carried. I also had a great time teaching road safety from K to Yr 12 and often to adults as well.\u00a0 It was an amazing job. <\/em><\/p>\n\nHow has Educate Plus helped you in your career development?<\/h4>\n
\nWhat is the most rewarding part of your Director of Advancement role at Auckland Grammar School?<\/h4>\n
\nHow did you first learn about Educate Plus?<\/h4>\n
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you couldn\u2019t live without?<\/h4>\n
\nWhat\u2019s the weirdest job you\u2019ve ever had?<\/h4>\n
\nWhat does being an Educate Plus member mean to you?<\/h4>\n
\nHow do you define success?<\/h4>\n
\nTell us something about you that might surprise us.<\/h4>\n