ADVANCEMENT
MR TIM SHEARER (' 85 ) HEAD OF ADVANCEMENT
SCOTCH COLLEGE ADOPTS ADVANCEMENT MODEL
ADVANCEMENT : THE PROCESS OF PROMOTING A CAUSE OR PLAN – OXFORD DICTIONARY
To improve and better coordinate Scotch ’ s community engagement processes and practices , Scotch has adopted an Advancement model , which will see all its community touchpoints coordinated under one umbrella . The Advancement model , which has been widely implemented by similar independent schools across Australia and internationally , sees a strategic ‘ lifelong ’ approach taken to all aspects of the school ’ s engagement with its community ( see the diagram on page 69 ).
Sue Cunningham , the CEO of the international Council for the Advancement and Support of
Education , believes ‘ Advancement is the collective effort of professionals across multiple disciplines to advance their institution by engaging their communities to embrace opportunities and tackle challenges ’.
Advancement describes everything an institution which values community and philanthropy does to align its mission strategically with those members of its community who possess similar values , concerns and aspirations , and those inclined to give their time , talent and gifts to worthy institutions or causes .
In a nutshell , it ’ s about harnessing the goodwill , expertise and generosity of the Scotch Family to drive
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