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Leadership: The Power of the Partnership between Head of Institution and Head of Advancement
Article provided by Mandy Loomes, Director Community Engagement, Brigidine College, St Ives In education, leadership is the cornerstone of success. For educational institutions to thrive, it requires the collaboration of various leaders working together toward a shared vision. One of the most critical partnerships in any institution…
Engaging Alumnae Through a Milestone: The Women’s College 110th Anniversary
Article submitted by Susan McGinley, Director of Advancement, The Women’s College within The University of Queensland Honouring the Past: A Legacy of Excellence Since its establishment in 1914, The Women’s College has stood as a cornerstone of academic excellence and community spirit. For over a century, it has provided a…
The Case for a Seat at the Executive Table
Article submitted by Danielle Hargrove, Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus During my 15 years as an Advancement Leader, I have been both a member of the Executive Team, reporting directly to the Principal, and I’ve also been an Advancement Leader who did not have a…
Navigating the Future of Philanthropy: Engaging Gen X in Wealth Transfer
Article submitted by Ana Gozalo F.EdPlus Development Manager, University of Adelaide The philanthropic landscape is about to experience a monumental shift. According to Altrata’s Family Wealth Transfer 2024 report, approximately 1.2 million wealthy individuals will transfer nearly $31 trillion in the next decade. This massive wealth transfer…
On Framing – The Impact of the ‘Doorway Effect’
Article submitted by Sebastian Wattam, Marketing & Communications Manager, St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill In just a few short weeks, we have seen shifts in global leadership approaches, growing concerns about new players in the AI market,…
The Transformative Power of a Bequest Program
Article provided by Jackie Dalton, Director of Philanthropy, Frensham Schools Among the myriad Fundraising options available to institutions, a Bequest Program undoubtedly offers the highest Return on Investment (ROI). It is an essential cornerstone for securing an institution’s future, yet it remains underutilised…
How School Leadership Teams Can Foster Excellence
Article contributed by Margo Bastow CPM GAICD, Director of Community Relations, Santa Maria College, WA As members of the school’s leadership team, we are often asked, “How can we encourage students to strive for Excellence?“ But as leaders, we also need to ask ourselves, How are we embedding…
Increasing Admissions in 2025: The Importance of Brand Awareness
Is your institution looking for enrolment growth in a competitive market? Establishing a clear brand proposition is crucial for parents, students, and educators when selecting an independent school. As Simon Sinek noted, “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” The…
Three Simple Yet Powerful Leadership Questions
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 19 July 2024 Have you ever taken the time to think about your personal ‘why’? This concept was referred to in a podcast I listened to last weekend, relating to the book, Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.
The Mind of a Leader (Part 2)
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 25 January 2024 PART 2 of 3: While “The Mind of a Leader” (Hougaard and Carter) first and foremost explores the concept of Self-Leadership, (the first level of leadership discussed in last week’s Leadership Blog) the book…
Make 2024 YOUR Year of Success
CEO BLOG | Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 19 January 2024 It’s that energising time of the year when we get to reflect on our career journey and dream up some exciting professional goals for the new year! First things first, your professional development (PD) is…
The Mind of the Leader (Part 1)
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus |15 January 2024 PART 1 of 3: Have you ever wondered what the ‘X’ factor is that sets successful leaders apart? In the book, The Mind of the Leader, (Hougaard and Carter), the authors discuss that there is…
