Author: Danielle Hargrove
Building Bridges Through Culturally Responsive Stewardship
Congratulations to Prince Alfred College, SA who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Fundraising – Bequest or Stewardship Program Introduced in August 2024, Prince Alfred College’s Building Bridges program demonstrates how culturally responsive stewardship can strengthen belonging and philanthropic engagement. It began when a Chinese…
Kia Kaha: Bringing a School Tradition to Life
Congratulations to Iona College, QLD who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Alumni & Community Engagement Collateral School traditions can create powerful connections across generations, but their survival should never be taken for granted. Iona College’s Kia Kaha video campaign demonstrates…
Gorilla in our Midst: Reimagining a Loved School Symbol
Congratulations to Iona College, QLD who were recognised as finalists in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Alumni & Community Engagement Campaign Iona College’s gorilla redesign offers practical insights into connecting brand development with Alumni and Community Engagement. First adopted unofficially in 1992 and formally introduced…
Building Belonging Before the First School Day
Congratulations to Hereworth School, NZ who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards. Category: Admissions Campaign At Hereworth School, an independent Year 0–8 school in regional New Zealand, new entrant Admissions increased from two students in 2019 to 28 in 2025. This fourteenfold increase made five-year-olds the…
Tips to Develop the Leadership Skill of ‘Knowing What NOT to Do’
Article written by Danielle Hargrove, Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate+ | 15 October 2026 ** For 5 specific tips relating to building the leadership skill of ‘Knowing what NOT to do’, scroll half-way down ** On the way home from the recent educate+ International…
The Hidden Value that Emerges when Leaders Have Time to Think
Congratulations to St Augustine’s College, NSW who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards. Category: People & Culture – HR Initiative At St Augustine’s College, developing stronger leaders begins with stepping away from everyday demands. Its bespoke Leadership Development Program gives staff time to understand themselves, reflect…
Rethinking Student Images: A Practical Approach to Safer School Storytelling
The following is a summary of a 2026 educate+ Webinar, presented by Kellie Hasluck and Hope Barr, from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, WA Can schools capture the joy of school life without publishing identifiable student faces? St Hilda’s Anglican…
Student Takeover: Helping Prospective Students See Where They Belong
Congratulations to Sacred Heart College, Sorrento WA, who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Impact on a Shoestring – Marketing & Communications Campaign Changing schools can feel daunting for teenagers. Parents may see opportunity, while their children worry about leaving friends, fitting in and…
Is Your School Website Doing Its Job?
The following is a summary of a 2026 educate+ Webinar, presented by Lucy Borrill, LUMO Design Studio A school website can gradually become a collection of old forms, duplicate pages and well-intentioned content. Visitors may find plenty to read, yet struggle to…
A Building Opening Designed for Discovery
Congratulations to NIST International School Bangkok, who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Marketing and Communications Campaign When NIST International School opened its new Elementary buildings in August 2025, it wanted families to experience more than a tour of the facilities.
Building Better Faculty Partnerships by Demystifying Fundraising
The following is a summary of a 2026 educate+ Webinar, presented by Genevieve Shaker, Indiana University and Dr Aaron Conley, Academic Advancement Partners Academic leaders and teaching faculty can be powerful advocates for Fundraising, yet many approach it with uncertainty or misconceptions. The key to stronger partnerships is helping them…
From Giving Day to a Community-Wide Movement
Congratulations to Caulfield Grammar School, VIC, who were recognised as winners in the 2026 educate+ Excellence Awards Category: Fundraising Annual Giving Caulfield Grammar School’s Giving Day has evolved from a 24-hour appeal into a four-week, community-wide peer-to-peer Fundraising campaign, bringing together students, families, Alumni, staff and supporters across all four…
