From the Chapter President
Dear Members,
For those working in schools, it may feel like a lifetime ago that we began the 2025 year, but the start of a new year always brings fresh aspirations and a pathway to achieving our goals.
Your dedicated Chapter Committee of 17 (see below!) has planned a dynamic year of Professional Development, featuring Coffee Catch-ups across Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Townsville, our much-anticipated biennial Summit (ahead of the 2026 International Conference in Brisbane), and our strongly attended Special Interest Group sessions. We look forward to welcoming you to these events.
I’m also thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to advancedlife, our 2025 Chapter Sponsor, and to Giving Architects and McCrindle who are both joining us as Chapter Professional Development Sponsors. Their invaluable support strengthens our Community, and I encourage you to explore the exceptional services they offer.
A special thank you to our QLD Chapter members Nicole De Vries, David Miles, Bianca Coleborn, and to Queensland professionals Suzanne Oxford (New Word Order), and Jeff Buchanan (Fundraising Consultant), who presented at the recent Advancement Practitioner Training courses in Adelaide. We appreciate your expertise and contributions!
Looking ahead, next week we are hosting the first QLD Chapter Coffee Catch-Ups for the year, being held in one of 6 convenient locations:
- Sunshine Coast
- Toowoomba
- Brisbane North
- Brisbane South
- Gold Coast
- Residential Colleges
I invite you to register now to join us as we take the time to reflect on the term that’s gone by, and gear up for the new term ahead. In addition, we are planning on coordinating a regional visit to Cairns in September and will be in touch with members there to gather insights on preferred topics and suitable dates.
We’re also excited to host the Queensland Chapter’s biennial Summit on 28–29 July 2025 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. This not-to-be-missed event offers connection, networking, and the latest inspiration for Advancement professionals. You can read more in this Newsletter about our sponsors and delegate support packages to help you attend.
As always, we’re here to support you in your profession, with events, and mentoring available, so please do reach out with any questions or suggestions you may have to enhance your Educate Plus membership.
Together, let’s make 2025 a year of connection and shared success.
Kind regards,
