CGGS WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT MRS JO MULLIGAN JOINED OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY IN MARCH AS THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. ORIGINALLY FROM NEW ZEALAND, JO AND HER HUSBAND HAVE LIVED IN PERTH FOR THE PAST 19 YEARS. DOMINIC AND JO ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ENJOYING A COLOURFUL AUTUMN IN CANBERRA AND DISCOVERING ALL THE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE TO OFFER. JO HAS WORKED ACROSS A NUMBER OF SECTORS – FINANCE, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND MOST RECENTLY IN EDUCATION. Over the past eight years, she has worked
plays in the development of young people
in a number of independent schools
and enjoys building capacity within the
having responsibility for fundraising,
community and engaging stakeholders to
marketing, community engagement,
achieve the desired outcomes.
alumni, admissions, archives, publications and communications, Uniform Shop and in 2010 the Centenary celebrations for Christ Church Grammar School in Western Australia.
One of the most striking impressions Jo has noticed since arriving at CGGS is the strong
Jo Mulligan, Director of Development
sense of community and incredible support for the school. She says, “Giving to others is a fundamental element of our common
philosophy underpinned by core Christian
She is an enthusiastic communicator who
humanity, which establishes in each person
believes effective relationships are key to
a sense of self-efficacy. If we feel we have
values of care and compassion. It is a
the success of communities such as CGGS.
something we can share to the benefit
privilege to join the CGGS community as we
Jo is passionate about the role education
of another, we find ourselves enriched, a
celebrate the school’s 90th birthday.”
GABRIEL FOUNDATION NEWS THERE ARE MOMENTS DURING YOUR TIME AS A VOLUNTEER WHERE YOU GET TRULY EXCITED BY WHAT IS POSSIBLE.
students benefit today from the foresight of
If you wish to be involved or to learn
those in 1983 to build a philanthropic base
more about the philanthropic program
for the future. The Gabriel Foundation has
please feel free to contact myself or Jo
carefully stewarded the funds contributed
Mulligan (Director of Development) on
This is my fifth year as Chair of the
by our families, made prudent investment
+61 2 6202 6423.
Gabriel Foundation and it coincides with
decisions and built a sustainable
the 90th year of the School. In my time
foundation with a long term outlook.
at CGGS, I have also been a parent, a past committee member (Buildings and Grounds), and Chair of the CGGS Board. It is an honour to be an active participant in such a vibrant community and at such a time in our School’s history.
In 2016 it is exciting to announce the next evolution of the Gabriel Foundation. This year you will have the opportunity to
many 90th events this year. David Holmesby CHAIR OF THE GABRIEL FOUNDATION
support the Foundation individually or as a family through Gabriel Giving, you will see the launch of the 1926 Bequest Society
The Gabriel Foundation exists to raise
and you will hear more about the difference
funds from the community in order to
philanthropy can make to the students and
support and enhance the School. The
staff at CGGS.
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I look forward to seeing you at one of the
The students benefit today from the foresight of those in 1983 to build a philanthropic base for the future.