President’s Report

President’s Report

Welcome to the new financial year…or term three. Regardless of how you look at things, we have just a few months left to get to where we want to be by the end of the year. Even as we accelerate our efforts and activities, please don’t miss some real milestones worthy of your attention.

For the Chapter Committee and the Conference Committee, our focus is very much on EDGE: The SA-NT Chapter Conference 2019 from August 29-30, 2019. This is an incredible opportunity to network and learn from over 100 advancement colleagues. We have an amazing lineup of speakers to help you EXPLORE the power of data, DISCOVER new communication strategies, GROW your knowledge and skills, and ENGAGE and share experiences with peers who know exactly what you’re going through and the challenges you face. There will be plenty of opportunities to network and build relationships at the Conference, as well as at the Conference Dinner on Thursday, 29 August at a secret CBD location. You are welcome to bring a partner along, but you must register here…

I also wanted to ask you to join me in welcoming Andrew Cockburn, to the SA-NT Chapter Executive. Andrew has over 15 years of marketing and communications experience and currently serves as the Marketing Director of MGM Wireless, and brings a plethora of digital marketing and communications skills to the chapter committee from previous roles with Newscorp, Pedare Christian College, Pro AV Solutions and Panasonic Australia. 

We are always on the lookout for advancement professionals that are looking to give back to the sector through volunteering on our committee, so please let me know if this is something you would be interested in.

Lastly, I wanted to thank our Chapter and Organisational Sponsors who invest deeply in our success. Thank you for your partnership and what you make possible. 

As you read through the newsletter, we ask you to look out for these key dates:

  • 29 and 30 August 2019 SA/NT Chapter Conference: EDGE
  • 29 August 2019, 7.30am Leadership Breakfast
  • 29 August 2019, 5.30pm Conference Dinner at a secret Adelaide CBD location
  • 18 September 2019, 5pm Networking Drinks for all Education Plus Members
  • 13 November 2019, time tbc SA/NT Professional Development & AGM

See you all at the Chapter Conference!

Abhra Bhattacharjee
President, SA-NT Chapter Executive