Kia Ora

Whilst we may be a mere 8 weeks away until Christmas, the AuSAE team are not slowing down in terms of continuing to deliver relevant content and events to our valued community.

November networking lunches will focus on the topic of Diversity, both in our membership and our workplaces. Julie Raine, who was recognised as one of New Zealand's 50 top Women of Achievement 2016 and finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence awards will lead the important discussion topic of “what is the gender diversity debate all about” in both Auckland and Wellington next month.

Another exciting project we are pleased to the deliver is the inaugural NFP Salary Survey exclusively for New Zealand. In partnership with Enterprise Care this is a fantastic opportunity for the sector and I encourage all of you to participate. More information will be coming to you in the coming days.

Internally, we have recently spent some time as a board and management team reviewing our strategic plan and ensuring we are delivering relevant content, events, education and information to help you on your path as an Association leader. I will be sharing the outcomes of that with you in the coming months and will welcome feedback and comments as to how we can better serve you.

Finally, we would like to wish Director Holly Morchat Stanko our warmest congratulations on the arrival of Zachary Arthur Stanko earlier this month. We wish you all the very best as a new family.

Wishing you a great November.

Warm regards

Toni