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2026 Advancement Academy – Asia: Alumni Resources

Alumni & Community Resources & Photo Gallery

PHOTO GALLERY:

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SESSION RESOURCES:
Course Introduction & Welcome from Educate Plus
Presenter: Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus; Tina Fleming, Member Relations Manager, Educate Plus
PDF: Cross-generational Communication
Synopsis: Explore practical strategies to bridge generational gaps in educational communities and Alumni networks through tailored messaging, flexible communication, and specific engagement approaches.
Presenter: Russell Davidson, Director of Development, Haileybury College Melbourne
PDF: From Enrolment to Belonging: Building Community Across Admissions and Alumni
Synopsis: Belonging makes the difference. Families stay and Alumni give back when they feel connected. This session helps Admissions and Alumni teams build lasting community with practical, ready-to-use ideas.
Presenter: Suzanne Pelizzari, Head of Marketing – Asia Pacific, Veracross
PDF: Effective Events Planning
Synopsis: Learn to design impactful Alumni and community events with strategic planning, clear goals, smart engagement, and creative ideas that build connection, pride, and lasting involvement.
Presenter: Russell Davidson, Director of Development, Haileybury College Melbourne
Round Table: Connecting with Your Community Across Borders
Synopsis: Discover practical strategies for building strong, inclusive Alumni relationships across cultures and continents through digital engagement, targeted outreach, global chapters, and shared real-world insights.
Facilitators: Russell Davidson, Director of Development, Haileybury College Melbourne; Yvonne Trisynthia, Director of Engagement, NIST; Alexander Manton, Founder / Creative Director, The Schoolhouse Agency
PDF: Building Communities Beyond Classrooms
Synopsis: Discover how GESS’s BeyondClassrooms program connects students and Alumni with real-world learning opportunities through partnerships that extend education far beyond the traditional classroom.
Presenter: Kirsten Moench, Head of External Relations, German European School Singapore
PDF The Advancement Edge: Team Strength Meets Career Strategy
Synopsis: Learn how to build resilient Advancement teams while navigating your own career path.
Presenters: Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus; Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director, Richmond Associates

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