{"id":1357,"date":"2025-04-13T15:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T05:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/?post_type=article&p=1357"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T05:33:44","slug":"from-the-chapter-president-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/article\/from-the-chapter-president-2\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Chapter President"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What\u2019s in Your Advancement Toolbox?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
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The first quarter of a year in education always brings a unique mix of excitement, energy, and\u2014let\u2019s be honest\u2014overwhelm. The to-do lists are long, the inboxes are full, and amidst the busyness, it\u2019s easy to dive straight into the daily grind without stepping back to assess whether we have everything we need to set ourselves up for success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Advancement, we talk a lot about strategy, engagement, and long-term impact, but how often do we take stock of the tools we need to make those goals a reality? Just as a well-prepared teacher or lecturer walks into a classroom with carefully chosen resources, we as Advancement professionals need to check that we have the right structures, skills, and support to execute our plans effectively.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>So, as a new quarter is almost upon us, now is the perfect time to ask: what\u2019s in your toolbox?<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Whether you work in Admissions, Alumni & Community Relations, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Leadership or People & Culture, or any of the other areas which exist in Advancement in our institutions, there are a few key \u2018tools\u2019 that can make all the difference between just keeping up and truly moving forward. Here are some essentials to check in on:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n