Committee

David Cornish - Manager Development, Prince Alfred College and Executive Officer of the Prince Alfred College Foundation, Adelaide

David has worked in the area of development and philanthropy in education since 2001.

"As President of ADAPE SA/NT I look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide in 2010. Don’t miss this leading international conference and I encourage you to stay and enjoy the charm of Adelaide and its nearby food and wine regions."

John A Kramer CFRE ADAPEF – Director of Development Westminster School, Adelaide

John is a highly respected fundraiser with an outstanding track record of success. He holds a Diploma of Fine Art, Bachelor of Education and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a member of FIA, and a Fellow of ADAPE. He is a recipient of the prestigious Trevor Wigney Award for Outstanding Leadership, Mentoring and Service to ADAPE, a twice past-president of the SA/NT Chapter and remains active within the chapter assisting with planning for the upcoming 2010 ADAPE International Conference.His career in fundraising commenced almost 20 years ago and John has built an extensive knowledge of philanthropy from the psychology of giving to donor acquisition to innovations in cultivation and stewardship. He speaks the language of board members and business managers and appreciates the value volunteers can bring to organisations and advancement programs.

John has been Director of Development at Westminster School since 2001, where he is responsible for fundraising, marketing, enrolments, alumni and community relations. A natural fundraiser, his ability to build systems and relationships that result in both annual and major gift support has assisted Westminster in generating an ongoing revenue stream to fund new initiatives benefiting the student body into the future.

He is a believer in the power of conferences to influence and shape the direction you take in your field of interest. ADAPE Conferences have been a big influence John’s life in Development and he is looking forward to the program that focuses on all areas of development - People, Promotion , Philanthropy.

Rosie Aust – Development Officer Westminster School, Adelaide

I have been involved with Westminster School in Adelaide for 15 years.

My two children both attended the School and I was (an still am) strongly committed to the community. I was President of P&F for 5 years, on School Council for 10 years and I am a member of the Foundation Board.

In 2006 the School decided that John Kramer could do with a little help in the Fundraising Office and I was lucky enough to win the job. I have a passion for people, for philanthropy and I love special events – this job is a perfect fit!!

I believe that education will secure our future and I believe in a variety of educational options. I am enjoying the Conference committee because I have the opportunity to learn so much. I am particularly passionate about the Discover Development program because I attended the 06 conference in NZ and the whole experience was incredibly valuable. That group of "newbies" who met in NZ has maintained contact over the years and has been a great resource for information and advice.

Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".

Julie Brown: Development Officer St. Mark’s College, Adelaide

Administrator/Conference Manager: My position is interesting, challenging and satisfying.  I enjoy being part of a team working with outstanding students and seeing them develop their full potential in a collegiate, supportive, academic environment, based on intellectual rigour and enquiry, and fun.

I hope my involvement will help to support the committee in ensuring the conference is relevant and practical for all members of the organisation from secondary to tertiary, as well as forward thinking presentations which will challenge the norms.

Patrick Kelly: Development Manager, Loreto College, Marryatville

After a stint travelling the world in the software industry, in 2001 Patrick was appointed to the position of Marketing & Communications Manager with Australia’s unique Anglican and Catholic joint venture school, St Columba College, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. With the introduction of the then government’s Australian Technical Colleges initiative, in mid-2006 Patrick was the first employee of the Australian Technical College - Northern Adelaide. During his time as the ATC’s Marketing & Development Manager, the new school grew from establishment to over 220 school-based apprentices engaged with a significant proportion of northern Adelaide’s manufacturing industry employers. He has been in his current position since 2008.