NZ Chapter – GATHER & GROW 2024 – Professional Development and Networking Day
Join fellow members for an incredible day of professional development and networking on Wednesday 28 August. This special event will be held at Auckland Grammar School and has something for everyone. The start/end times are tailored for members to be able to travel for the day from out-of-town places, without needing accommodation. This event is priced to be highly affordable and offers discounts so all members and non-members in your teams can attend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with colleagues and industry peers to grow your skills and knowledge through the multiple and varied sessions on offer. Register now as spaces are limited.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Time: 9.30am – 4.00 pm
Location: Auckland, Grammar School, 55 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Cost: NZ$ 179 (+gst) for Members and NZ$229 (+gst) for Non Members.
We are offering a 10% discount for each registration if you register 3 or more participants (Please register them together)
Program:
9.30am – Registration & Networking, Arrival coffee and tea brought to you by NoticeMatch
10.00 am – Learning Session 1 – Feeling the squeeze? Optimising marketing and communications in a world of unprecedented change
Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus
Alex Faulkner, Director Strategy, Blueboat
Teams are stretched, budgets are under pressure and expectations are higher than ever. It’s tough to know where to have the greatest impact. It’s not all bad news though – come with us on a journey exploring marketing and communications tactics in a time of rapid change. This session, presented by Alex Faulkner, Strategy Director at Blueboat brand and communications agency and Mandy McFarland, CEO of Educate Plus, blends best practice thinking and industry insights and shares examples of how to make the most of your marketing.
11.15am Morning Tea & Networking brought to you by NoticeMatch
11.45am – Learning Session 2 – Cultivating a Dream Team: From Hiring to High Performance
Mark Bentley, Director, Alumni Relations & Development, University of Auckland
The recruitment and retention of high quality professionals and creating a culture where everyone can flourish.
12.45 – 1.30pm Lunch & Networking brought to you by Chapel & York
1.30pm – Individual Topic Learning Session 3
Participants will have the option to choose 2 X 35 min sessions from the following options. These will be interactive sessions with the facilitator introducing the topic, highlighting some key points and then opening up to the group for discussion. Hear from your peers on the topic.
Note: We will be sending out a survey to registered delegates to get their input on discussions points they wish to explore in these sessions.
Option 1&2: Marketing Time savers – tools that save time and create efficiency w/ Blueboat.
What technology is out there that can support small teams, streamline workflow and maximise time. This session will be repeated
Option 3 &4: Fundraising w/ Giving Architects
Option 5&6: Archives & Alumni Initiatives w/ NZMS
Option 7 & 8: Tertiary w/ Naomi Wilde, Director, Alumnae & Development, Lincoln University
Option 9 & 10: Tips, tricks and trends to set you up for admissions success w/ Digistorm
2:40pm – Short Break
2:50pm – Learning Session 4 – Educate Plus Salary Survey and Careers in Advancement
Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus
Do you want to know how your role compares to others working in educational Advancement? Mandy will share the findings and emerging trends from the Educate Plus 2023/2024 Salaries and Conditions survey, specific to New Zealand. She’ll highlight remuneration curves providing relevant insights for a number of job roles across the Advancement sector. She’ll also touch on Advancement team size and structure, employee benefits and Professional Development practices.
3.30pm – Session 5 – Auckland Grammar School Tour
Take a tour and experience Auckland Grammar School’s 150th Capital Project – Te Ara, the newly unveiled library and pool complex, which opened in Term 1, 2024, following a remarkable $16 million fundraising campaign.
The state-of-the-art library provides exceptional educational facilities, offering a wealth of resources to support current and future students. Additionally, the purpose-built swimming and water polo facility is a fantastic addition to the School’s campus.
4.00pm – Event Concludes
This is a not-to-be missed professional development and networking opportunity to gather and grow with fellow advancement professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand! See you there.
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