Presenters

Lynne M Wester

Sometimes referred to as the Olivia Pope of Fundraising, Lynne and her teammates at the Donor Relations Guru Group, partner with non-profits to develop sound strategy and vision which utilise technology to create meaningful donor engagement – all designed to positively affect the fundraising bottom line.

Mandy McFarland

Mandy is the CEO of Educate Plus and leverages an enviable career in the field of Advancement at both tertiary and secondary levels. She is a strategic leader who has outstanding people skills and a recognised ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the whole educational spectrum. Mandy...

Mara Roberts

A marketing professional with several years commercial experience concentrating primarily on marketing strategy, team leadership, press, market research, brand development and positioning, marketing material production and budgeting, has successfully completed numerous projects in various industries. ...

Margo Bastow

Margo Bastow, Director Community Relations, Santa Maria College, Perth. With over 20 years of experience in school marketing, her specialties include Content Marketing, Customer Journeys, and Community Engagement. Margo is passionate about creating change in the world of school marketing and believes this...

Merryn Parks

A service marketer by trade Merryn spent a decade (or so!) working in telecommunications across a variety of Director level roles at Optus including brand, retail, segment and product marketing. With a heart leading her to the ‘For Purpose’ industry Merryn switched to education working in advancement. She launched the...

Mike Stanley

CEO of AUT Millennium, President and Chairman New Zealand Olympic Committee, and Board member – High Performance Sport New Zealand, Mike is the perfect leader to inspire delegates on decision making and high performance strategies. Mike has had a long involvement in sport, including with rowing, where he has been...

Myfanwy Stanfield

Myfanwy has dedicated over 18 years to the independent education sector in New South Wales. Her journey emphasises developing relationships, engaging communities, and enhancing organisational profiles through strategic marketing and communications. Myfanwy’s expertise spans strategic planning, fostering philanthropy, relationship marketing, event management, alumni engagement, and admissions. This diverse skill...

Nick Jaffer

A recognised award-winning authority on major gifts, capital campaigns and integrated advancement, Nick has built a strong track working across five continents, including senior roles at his alma mater, the University of Alberta, during its first comprehensive campaign—the third largest campaign in Canadian history to that time, exceeding the goal...

Penny Bowman

Penny is an experienced Development Manager, specialising in the initial establishment and implementation of Alumni Relations and Development strategies. Penny joined Toorak College in 2016 as the school’s first ever appointed person in a Development role. Through consultation with the school’s key stakeholders and the development of best practice policies,...

Rita Kilroy

Sales, Brand & Marketing Manager with 15 years+ experience in Marketing spanning Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji markets. Previous experience working in International Law and Politics prior to entering the world of marketing. Proficient skills in: Salesforce CRM administration and set-up Detailed level sales reporting & analysis Cross divisional...

Roslyn Holloway

Roslyn is an experienced project manager with specialisation in external and international relations, protocol and diplomacy and organisation of large, high level conferences. Extensive experience in project management of events and projects including budget oversight, aspects of media, marketing and publicity, writing proposals, briefing papers and reports. Strong communication skills,...

Ross Scrymgeour

Experienced Director Of Advancement and Lead Educator with a demonstrated history of working in the Education Management and Leadership industry. Skilled in all areas of Advancement, People Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Primary/Middle School Education, Boys’ Education and Communication. Strong people and outcomes focused professional with a MEdLM in...