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Alumni Relations in a Warming World
Globally, our universities are rising to the challenge of the climate crisis. At the THE Climate Impact Forum in 2021, 1,050 universities from 68 countries committed to reach net-zero emissions and “transform their impact on nature”.
But how can the relational and very global nature of alumni relations play its part? How can we continue to support thriving alumni communities in a climate-conscious world? How can we catalyse a broader movement of activists to tackle climate change?
We will share best practices in climate impact minimisation efforts and discuss how we can unleash the power of our alumni and institutional leadership -- to drive awareness and rapid action on climate change and sustainable growth at large.
From practical tools on events, mitigation, non-profit partnerships and green merchandise to strategic initiatives including co-creation of solutions and sustainability awards - be ready for a myriad of ideas.
Experience Level: Level 4 - Senior/Experienced Mid-Career
Topics: Alumni Relations
Peter Papagiannis, Alumni Relations Manager, The University of Auckland Antonia Yeung, Associate Vice-President (Development and Campus Services), The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Data visualisation - dashboards, pie charts and graphs, oh my!
We’ve all seen a great visualisation that brings your data to life. Go beyond the pretty pictures with Kerryn and Stef as they share their observations of the power and possibilities of data visualisation. Drawing on their experience across both fundraising and alumni engagement they’ll share case studies demonstrating how data visualisation is utilised at Monash University to support day to day decision making and is transforming behaviours across the organisation.
Learning outcomes include the importance of identifying primary and secondary objectives, how to use data visualisation to improve data hygiene and data literacy, and understanding and managing both intentional and unexpected outcomes of distributed data visualisation.
Experience Level: Level 3 - Practicing/Maturing Mid-Career, Level 4 - Senior/Experienced Mid-Career, Level 5 - Expert Seasoned Professional, Level 6 - Leadership/Transforming Seasoned Professional
Topics: Leadership
Kerryn Newbegin, Senior Manager Strategy, Operations & Projects, Monash University Stefanie Hardacre, Associate Director, Advancement Services, Griffith University
Gifts in Wills – What Would You Like to Know?!
In this highly interactive session using real time digital polling, we will address the challenges faced by every Gift in Wills program. Through case study examples, we will discuss creative ways to secure internal buy-in, raise awareness, and develop your strategy to acquire new pledges and build a solid pipeline. Let us help to inspire you and showcase the magic and privilege of our roles in a very specialised area of advancement.
Experience Level: Level 3 - Practicing/Maturing Mid-Career
Topics: Fundraising
Janet Hall, Senior Development Manager, UNSW Sydney Tracey King, Development Manager, Gifts in Wills, Deakin University
Global Brand Building
Building strong, recognizable, and relevant brands has never been more important and challenging for universities as they need to expand their reach worldwide to connect with their key stakeholders and enhance their international presence. In this session, experiences will be shared on how The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) effectively build and manage its global visibility in today's dynamic and ever-changing marketplace.
Experience Level: Level 4 - Senior/Experienced Mid-Career
Topics: Marketing and Communications
Speaker: Daisy P Chan, Director of Public Affairs, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology