Welcome to our newest members

A very warm welcome to our latest members. We are thrilled to have you as part of our SA/NT Chapter community. Please feel free to reach out to your Chapter Committee members with any questions. 

Click on the button at the bottom of the page to view our new member page which contains information on all member benefits.

Welcome

Let’s kickstart 2021 in the spirit of hope and optimism!

Your Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter Committee is looking forward to bringing you plenty of both formal and informal opportunities to get together and to stay on top of the latest trends in our industry this year.

Before we lose ourselves in the busyness of life again, I encourage you to begin this year by connecting with a colleague from the advancement community.

Whether it is by attending one of our coffee catch-ups, networking drinks or by connecting virtually through the SA/NT Educate Plus Facebook group, we are here for you!

If you would like to reach out or bring a matter to our attention, please feel free to contact me directly via the details below.

Ana Gozalo
Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter Chair
agozalo@scotch.sa.edu.au
T: 08 8274 4340
M: 0413 032 115

February coffee catch-up

Join us for a morning coffee catch-up and start the year feeling a whole lot more connected. This will be a great opportunity for you to meet new faces or catch up with some existing pals. For your convenience we are hosting coffee catch-ups at different locations throughout the year.

• Date: Thursday 25 February
• Time: 7.30am to 9.00am
• Cost: A friendly conversation with like minded people for free. Coffee at your own cost.

For your convenience we are hosting coffee catch-ups at three different locations.

• COFFEE HUT, 31 King Street, Norwood
• ZEEA’S EATERY, The Golden Way, Golden Grove
• RIVERGUM CAFE, St Philip’s College, Alice Springs

No need to register, but please let us know if you’re coming by Tuesday 23 February so we can make the bookings agozalo@scotch.sa.edu.au.

March networking drinks

Join us for an informal get-together over a drink or two. You are welcome to drop by for a quick drink or come and stay as long as you want. Members and non-members all welcome. Canapes and one complimentary drink on arrival will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 17 March

Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm: Drinks and Networking

Locations:

• The Mile End Hotel, 30 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End SA 5031
• RIVERGUM CAFE, St Philip’s College, Alice Springs

We look forward to reconnecting with you all and catching up on all the latest industry news.

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SA/NT Educate Plus Facebook group

We believe that when people come together, great things can happen! That’s how the idea of creating a Facebook Group came into discussion. A Facebook Group where you can discuss issues, ask questions, share interesting insights or achievements.

We’d love you to join and be part of our own personal engagement hub!

The SA/NT Educate Plus Facebook Group is a private platform for our local members to provide support for each other, to share knowledge and ask questions, and to keep up to date with the latest news from the SA/NT Chapter.

Please click below and you will be authorised to join. Don’t forget to invite all your SA/NT Chapter members who are Facebook friends to join too. 

SA/NT FB Group

We want to know how we can support you better, so please don’t shy away from posting any questions or suggestions you have!

Upcoming webinars

We have an exciting line up of SIGs available for our members for the next two terms. We encourage everyone to get online and join in. There is something for every profession in the Advancement sector and this is a great space to learn and share industry ideas.

February 24 @ 11:00am	Admissions: Why online applications are critical for every school! Register NOW!	Part 1: The Challenge  l  Part 2: The Solution – Exclusive Launch This FREE 2-part webinar on the challenges, the new norms in Admissions practices, featuring an exclusive launch of the new Enquiry Tracker product Apply, the latest and advanced solution for ‘smart’ online applications!
March 9 @ 11:00am	Admissions: The Enrolment Interview | strategies and techniques Register NOW!	Good enrolment interviews are a skill. With the right conversations and questions you can discover if your applicant and their family will be the right fit for your school. Pauline Shuttleworth (Loreto Kirribilli), David Anderson (William Clarke College) and Yvette Graniero (Santa Sabina) will discuss the techniques they use to make the most of this opportunity.
March 12 @ 10:00am	Alumni: Re-engaging Alumni post COVID Register NOW!	As we move beyond COVID what are the challenges and opportunities in regards to engaging with our Alumni? Sandy Goddard (Canberra Grammar School) and Dionne Molina (Hunter Valley Grammar School) review their plans for 2021.
March 17 @ 9:00am	Marketing: How has marketing changed during COVID? Register NOW!	How has marketing evolved over the last year? What is normal in a post COVID environment. Huma Cheema (Canberra Grammar) Kelly Mancey (Pymble Ladies’ College) and Geoff Anderson (Sonic Sight) will discuss how school marketing has changed and the different ways video is being used. This is not all talk though. Bring your questions along and join in with the conversation.
March 23 @ 10:00am	Leadership Webinar: What does “good” Look Like? | Team Leadership in 2021 Register NOW!	This presentation will discuss how to ascertain what “good” looks like post 2020, and will cover topics such as hybrid working and performance management. Joydeep Hor is the People + Culture Strategies Founder and Managing Principal. He is one of Australia’s most well-known workplace relations lawyers.
March 31 @ 11:00am	Fundraising: Effective Communications for Fundraising Register NOW!	Engaging with your donors in a personal and emotive manner is critical for effective fundraising. In this session Chanel Hughes (Global Philanthropic) and Hannah Atwell (St Andrew’s College) will discuss how to communicate effectively to engage your donors.

Certified Advancement Practitioner Training 2021

We will be running our next Certified Advancement Practitioner Training Courses as an online option. This is due to the uncertainty around travel and institutional restrictions. You can register your interest or ask any questions by emailing sona@educateplus.edu.au.

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COURSE BENEFITS COURSE INFORMATION

• Grants you more credibility as an Advancement Professional
• Improves career opportunities and provides an advantage when being considered for promotion or other career opportunities
• Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities.
• Improves skills & knowledge
• Demonstrates your commitment
• Broadens your connections to other certified practitioners
• Reflects personal achievement
• Offers greater recognition from peers and improve your professional profile.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is presented in a ‘blended’ format, consisting of independent online learning (approx 30hr) and attendance at an online training program.

• Once registered you’ll be given a login for our ‘myLearning’ online training site.
• Comprehensive assessment with personalised feedback
• Online self-study learning content
• Downloadable resources
• Each participant will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of their assignments and attendance at the face to face training component of the course

REFUND POLICY

*We have made the decision to move to an online learning model as face to face delivery cannot be guaranteed. This was successfully delivered in May 2020. We are currently updating our website and online schedule to reflect this change. All new dates and times for the online option will be available soon.

All registered participants will have the option to defer their training until the next face to face in 2022.

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International Conference (6th – 9th September)

As you know, the International Conference is happening right in our own backyard, and if you are planning to attend, you can register now to enjoy the early bird rates, saving $400pp. We are aware that there is some uncertainty around travel and restrictions so we have updated our refund policy to ensure that it is flexible and meets our member needs. 

Even if you are not able to attend the full program, please consider joining us for a day if you can. It’s a great opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics from high calibre speakers, all in one place.

If cost is an issue, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Bursaries and travel assistance packages are available for members to attend.

Our draft program is shaping up nicely and we expect to be offering a Conference that was well worth waiting for!

Meet the people behind the Committee

We extend a warm welcome to our new committee members who have joined us in 2021, and thank those who have taken on the role for another exciting year.

See who we are, what we do and how can we help you below here

Ana Gozalo Chapter President Philanthropy, Engagement & Stewardship Scotch College Adelaide	Abhra Bhattacharjee Immediate Past President Director of Philanthropy and External Relations Scotch College, Adelaide
Sally Penn Vice-President Director of Enrolments, Marketing, Philanthropy and Community Relations Seymour College	Helen Karapandzic Secretary Director of Advancement Prince Alfred College
Patrick Kelly, F.Edplus Treasurer Director of Development & Community Relations Blackfriars Priory School	Janine Atkinson Committee Member Community Liaison Coordinator Xavier College
Paul Bailey Committee Member Development, Enterprise & Foundation Manager St. Philip’s School	Mon Saunders  Committee Member Story Teller. Community Builder. Strategic Partnerships.
Steve Eden Committee Member Head of International Student Programs Concordia College	Vanessa Grave Committee Member Director of Marketing & Community Relations University Senior College
Lauren Reid Committee Member Communications Officer Blackfriars Priory School