Road Map to Advancement, 16 May 2023
As of 23 February 2023. This schedule is subject to change.
Road Map to Advancement
The Road Map to Advancement aims to provide those new to the profession or early career professionals with essential fundamentals of advancement. Using a condensed but integrated approach, this one-day programme will draw from a variety of key topics that will equip delegates with a solid base of knowledge on advancement.
Important Note: This will run concurrently with the Schools Conference, Head of Schools Forum, Leadership Forum, and Deep Dive into Advancement Services on 16 May 2023.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 - Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Co-Chairs:
Ken Gideon, Director (Alumni), University of Southern Queensland
Simone Garske, CEO, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation
The Big Picture: The Dynamic World of Advancement
- What advancement really means and why it matters
- The interconnectivity of advancement disciplines - integral to institutional success
- Current and emerging trends in advancement
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Simone Garske, CEO, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation Ken Gideon, Director (Alumni), University of Southern Queensland
Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Everything In-between
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Simone Garske, CEO, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Foundation
A Dose of Inspiration – Your Career Journey
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Jimmy Buck, Chief Advancement Officer, Deakin University
Alumni Relations, Community Engagement and Relationship Building
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Peter Papagiannis, Alumni Relations Manager, The University of Auckland
Speed Mentoring: Part 1
Share ideas, get career advice, or simply build your networking confidence. This structured fast paced session gives you 1:1 time with your fellow delegates and experienced practitioners.
- Introduce mentors and groups (10 mins)
- Speed Mentoring Round 1 (25 mins)
- Switch Groups or Mentors
- Speed Mentoring Round 2 (25 mins)
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Peter Papagiannis, Alumni Relations Manager, The University of Auckland Ziqiao Chen, Manager, International Foundation & Family Office Relations , Monash University Tracy Chalk, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, University of Technology Sydney Diana Timming, Senior Prospect Intelligence Analyst, The University of Western Australia
Speed Mentoring: Part 2
- Speed Mentoring Round 3 (25 mins)
- Switch Groups or Mentors
- Speed Mentoring Round 4 (25 mins)
- Co-Chairs wrap-up and evaluate (10 mins)
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Peter Papagiannis, Alumni Relations Manager, The University of Auckland Ziqiao Chen, Manager, International Foundation & Family Office Relations, Monash University Tracy Chalk, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, University of Technology Sydney Diana Timming, Senior Prospect Intelligence Analyst, The University of Western Australia
Working with others in your institutions – Tips & Pitfalls
Experience Level: Level 1 – Early Career
Rob Blandford, Associate Director, Alumni Relations, University of Tasmania