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  • in reply to: Tours #19429
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi
    There are two very good companies who work closely with and support Educate Plus in NSW.
    1) Geoff Anderson from Sonic Sight – geoff@sonicsight.com.au
    2) Dan Bunker from You Tour – dan@youtour.com.au
    Regards Neil

    in reply to: Alumni software #15814
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Una
    One of our Platinum Partners, Potentiality, offers a great system that quite a few of our members use. If you are interested you can contact their CEO John Batistich on john@ptly.com Regards Neil McWhannell CEO Educate Plus

    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Paul
    Great to hear from you. Yes this does seem strange that the rules that apply to Universities do not apply to schools. As you have seen we are working on this as we speak.
    Students in non-Government schools make up almost 40% of pupils in Australia, so the impact of significant movement of students from our sector would have a substantial impact on education in our country. Those from independent schools have identified that in normal circumstances the lag factor in fee collection and distribution could be up to one term, but in this economic crisis will be extended. The reality is profound for many of these families who have both parents working and are already make huge sacrifices to afford fees. The economic impact of the pandemic especially on rural boarding families and those from regional communities will mean that for some families their children will join the already straining government school system.
    Let’s hope we can make some progress. Tomorrow we are asking all members to share my letter with their Heads and encourage them to ask their Head to lobby their local MP.
    Regards Neil McWhannell CEO Educate Plus

    in reply to: Who owns the data? #11060
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Donna. This is one of the reasons we advocate for Alumni Assns to be a sub committee of the school. There should be one data base that speaks to all areas… along with associated access controls. As to use of the database, as long as your intentions are honourable, you should not have any problems. Wishing you well. Neil. CEO Educate Plus

    in reply to: Return on Investment for Development Offices #8758
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Nicole
    Great to hear from you.. My research shows that ‘Best Practice’ is 1:1 return in Year One (incl salaries)
    2:1 in Year Two
    3:1 + in Year Three and beyond.
    The Board must realise that is takes time to develop the really significant donations.
    All potential major donors should be identified and listed with your Committee – these are those who have significant net worth and significant interest and involvement in your school.
    All should then have a plan on informing them, nurturing them and making them feel part of the overall plan and solution.

    in reply to: Anniversary Book – Designer and Printer #7514
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Educate Plus uses and recommends:
    Lyndsay Yates Group and Open Book Howden.
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    in reply to: establishing a foundation #6531
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Jill
    Neil, the Educate Plus CEO here. I have some great info on best practice structure, resources, processes etc. Feel free to email or call. Neil@educateplus.edu.au Ph 02 94890085
    Regards Neil

    in reply to: Establishment of a Library Fund #4845
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Nicole
    We too are looking at possibly setting one up for Educate Plus to achieve DGR status.
    I have a sample Trust Deed if you want it… from a successful applicant!
    Regards Neil CEO Educate Plus neil@educateplus.edu.au

    in reply to: Data Washing software #4298
    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Dom
    We are facing the same problem moving to a new system. We have ended up exporting into an Excel file and giving this to people who know each group to edit then re-upload.
    Good luck!

    NeilMcWhannell
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    Hi Guys
    Educate Plus, with the help of some members in WA developed a policy for this and for social media posts etc.
    If you would like a copy please just email me at neil@educateplus.edu.au

    Regards
    Neil

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