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Increasing Admissions in 2025: The Importance of Brand Awareness
Is your institution looking for enrolment growth in a competitive market? Establishing a clear brand proposition is crucial for parents, students, and educators when selecting an independent school. As Simon Sinek noted, “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” The…
Three Simple Yet Powerful Leadership Questions
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 19 July 2024 Have you ever taken the time to think about your personal ‘why’? This concept was referred to in a podcast I listened to last weekend, relating to the book, Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.
The Mind of a Leader (Part 2)
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus | 25 January 2024 PART 2 of 3: While “The Mind of a Leader” (Hougaard and Carter) first and foremost explores the concept of Self-Leadership, (the first level of leadership discussed in last week’s Leadership Blog) the book…
Make 2024 YOUR Year of Success
CEO BLOG | Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 19 January 2024 It’s that energising time of the year when we get to reflect on our career journey and dream up some exciting professional goals for the new year! First things first, your professional development (PD) is…
The Mind of the Leader (Part 1)
Written by Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead, Educate Plus |15 January 2024 PART 1 of 3: Have you ever wondered what the ‘X’ factor is that sets successful leaders apart? In the book, The Mind of the Leader, (Hougaard and Carter), the authors discuss that there is…
Nine Key Behaviours for a Longer Life
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 6 October 2023 CEO BLOG // Nine Key Behaviours for a Longer Life October is Mental Health Awareness Month and I have been listening to a fascinating podcast hosted by Shelly Craft titled The Aging Project. It features candid interviews with…
Looking After Yourself
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 22 September 2023 CEO BLOG // Looking After Yourself As we wrap up a busy third quarter of the year and head into Mental Health Month in October, we are all aware of what an important topic this is both in…
Sources of Professional Inspiration
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus | 21 July 2023 CEO BLOG // My Summit Experience Last week, I had the huge joy and privilege of being able to participate in the VIC/TAS Chapter Summit held at Siena College, a Catholic girls’ school in beautiful Camberwell in Melbourne. The…
Towards a Better Tomorrow
Written by Mandy McFarland | CEO – Educate Plus | 7 JULY 2023 CEO BLOG // NAIDOC Week Throughout history, our Elders have held a special place within our communities and families, playing diverse roles that have shaped and influenced our lives. They are the custodians of cultural knowledge, pioneers,…
The Link Between Recharging & Productivity
Recharging to Enhance Productivity Blog by Mandy McFarland | CEO, Educate Plus| 30 June 2023 With busy and demanding professional lives, our personal well-being often takes a backseat. We push ourselves to the limits trying to balance work, personal relationships and obligations, and at the same time, trying to maintain…
Fundraising – APT Resources 2023
Please click on the links below to download the PDF Presentations Day One Annual Giving Beyond Giving Days – Ana Gozalo Culture and Plan – Jeff Buchanan Donor Relations Stewardship – Ana Gozalo & John Phillips Giving…
Alumni & Community Relations – APT Resources 2023
Please click on the links below to download the PDF Presentations Day One Alumni Activities – Catherine McVean Alumni Advisory Boards and Councils – Russell Davidson Alumni Segmentation and Strategies – Russell Davidson Engaging Young…