SA/NT Chapter Conference 201929th & 30th August 2019, Adelaide Convention Centre

The Program

The SA/NT Chapter Conference has something for everyone in the advancement

sector and beyond! Delegates will have the opportunity to attend plenary and

workshop sessions that explore hottest global trends that are shaping, not only the

education sector but business in general.

u User & Customer Experience

u Neuromarketing

u Data-driven decision making

u Engaging younger generations

u Gamification

u Content Marketing

u Storytelling - Brand Stories

u Community Engagement

Conference Theme

Adopting the theme of 'EDGE: Explore . Discover . Grow . Engage', the 2019 SA/NT Chapter

Conference seeks to maximize our members’ potential by being exposed to a range of case

studies and innovative strategies to strengthen leadership skills in engagement and

communication.

Conference Theme

Program Structure

DAY 1 DAY 2

Morning EXPLORE GROW

Afternoon DISCOVER ENGAGE

u KEYNOTE: The future of education: The top trends transforming

students, institutions & society

u Projecting future student enrolment numbers

u How to build an effective foundation board?

u Trends in education marketing - online enrolment process

u Achieving gender equality

u Getting your Board on board

u The changing face of today's students – Engaging with Gen Z

EXPLORE

Ashley Fell

Social researcher, TEDx speaker and Head of Communications at McCrindle

Abhra Bhattacharjee

Director of Philanthropy, Scotch College Adelaide

Professor Justin Beilby

Vice- Chancellor Torrens University Australia

EXPLORE

EXPLORE

Arman Abrahimzadeh

Diversity & Inclusion Campaigner

Stacey Thomas

CEO, Fay Fuller Foundation

Katie Iles

Social researcher, Marketing Consultant (Claire Madden)

u Uncovering the deep motivations behind giving (Panel)

u Enhancing your direct mail efforts

u Re-branding Strategies (Adelaide Airport Case Study)

u Donors’ Journey (Panel)

u The power of storytelling

u Mindset workshop

u KEYNOTE: Understanding Social media/digital media for better engagement

DISCOVER

Sophie Doyle State Manager SA/WA Philanthropy Australia

Nicole Andrews Director of the CarthewFoundation

DISCOVER

Chris HartleyChildhood Cancer Association Board President

Nick Price & Peter Rufus

Strategist and branding experts, Nicknack

Paul Morton

General Manager Fundraising, Guide Dogs SA/NT

Lauren Zwaans

Board Member, Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation. Founder of the Spencer Club

DISCOVER

David Cornish

Manager Development Prince Alfred College

DISCOVER

Monique LittlejohnStarlight Children's FoundationState Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

Huu Kim Le Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dan KussSuccess Coach for Business, Torrens University Australia

DISCOVER

u KEYNOTE: Amplify your productivity – Your super powers for success

u Your point of difference is not enough (Double Session)

u Working your database to leverage enrolment (Double Session)

u Theory and Practice of Successful Asking (Double Session)

GROW

Geordie Mitchell

Director of Enrolment manager Buckingham Brown & Nichols School (USA)

GROW

Dan Kuss

Success Coach for Business, Torrens University Australia

Pauline Triggiani

Leadership Coach, Priority People Consulting

Ann Badger

Senior Fundraising Consultant Marts & Lundy

u Keys to increasing volunteer engagement (Panel)

u Media and content creation with a purpose

u Customer Experiences / The Art of being different

u Storytelling: Sharpening your organisation’s story for impact

u Marketing to International Students

u Ethical Fundraising

u KEYNOTE: Engaging Multi-generational Communities

ENGAGE

Dahlia OpalaFestival Volunteer Network Manager

ENGAGE

Matthew Wright-SimonConsultant and Engagement Director for TEDxAdelaide & Social Capital AU

Mon Saunders Communications & Engagement Director, Cornerstone College

Tracey WallaceService Learning Coordinator Scotch College Adelaide / Volunteering SA & NT

Hayley Pearson & Lauren DeCesareAdelady

ENGAGE

Nicole Richards Copywriter North Star Narratives

Chester OsbornChief Winemakerd’Arenberg

Tim HughesHughes Public Relations

ENGAGE

Katie Iles

Social researcher, Marketing Consultant (Claire Madden)

Mandy McFarlane

Director of Advancement St Catherine’s College

Kate Robertson

Advancement Director University of Tasmania