QLD Chapter Special Interest Groups (SIG): MarComms, People & Culture, and Fundraising
Looking to connect with like-minded professionals and gain fresh ideas? Our upcoming Special Interest Group sessions are the perfect opportunity to share, learn and be inspired within the Educate Plus community.
Topics include:
- Social Media Trends & Challenges: Navigating the Now and What’s Next
- Understanding the new rules around casual employment
- Bequest Fundraising – how to talk with your donors about bequests
Social Media Trends & Challenges: Navigating the Now and What’s Next
Facilitators: Brady Downes and Claire Henkey
In a rapidly changing digital world, school marketers must remain visible, relevant and compliant. This session explores key social media trends, practical engagement strategies and the impact of recent legal changes. With new laws introducing stricter age-verification, privacy requirements and tighter controls on targeting minors, schools must rethink how they communicate online. Join a discussion about how to establish a secure, future-ready online presence that embodies your school’s values while prioritising student wellbeing. Stay ahead of the curve with real-world insights to help you confidently navigate platforms, policies and people in an evolving digital landscape.
Understanding the new rules around casual employment
Facilitators: Hayley Wilson
Recent changes to the definition of casual employment and casual conversion provisions have implications for how People & Culture professionals in schools, universities manage their workforce. In this session join the discussion about how to assess what constitutes a “firm advance commitment,”regular patterns of work, and the key considerations around offering or rejecting shifts. Bring your questions and share your experiences as we unpack how these updates affect hiring, rostering, and long-term planning for casual staff.
Bequest Fundraising – how to talk with your donors about bequests
Facilitators: Joanne Lovett and Julia McKenna
So, your organisation is wanting you to set up a bequest program – (or strengthen your existing pipeline) . The thought of discussing bequests with donors can feel daunting. Where do you even begin?
As an experienced fundraiser, you’re familiar with a clear call to action, compelling gift-to-impact stories, and creating a sense of urgency. The good news? If you excel at fundraising, you already have the skills to succeed in bequest fundraising—so take heart!
A bequest is not really about death – it’s about a donor’s legacy. It’s about their life story, their values and how those values connect with your organisational story.
Join us on May 15 for an insightful discussion on building a strong bequest program and seamlessly integrating these conversations into your broader fundraising strategy.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00am
Arrival: 8:45am
Venue: Markwell Centre Room MC2, John Paul College, John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill, QLD 4127
MC2 is located up the set of stairs to the right of the building
Parking: Markwell Car Park, located at the end of John Paul Drive via Entry 1
Cost: Free for Members. $75.00 (+gst) for Non-Members
Thank you to our Fundraising Professional Development Sponsor Giving Architects
