Clients

Gembridge think of everything - big and small, making the recruiting process powerful and seamless. We have enjoyed an exceptional outcome using Gembridge for our executive recruiting. Michelle and the team are warm and attentive. It’s a genuine relationship, where our needs are deeply understood. Gembridge make the job of finding the best people for our team easy and fun. We will definitely use them again!
— Maree Sidey - CEO, Australian Communities Foundation
I engaged Gembridge to manage the recruitment of Oxfam’s Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, a leadership role focussing on strategic growth for significant philanthropy campaigns and major gift programs. We were previously unsuccessful through various channels including direct advertising over several months, so engaged Michelle to manage the search process. Michelle presented an excellent shortlist of high-calibre candidates who met the brief, leading to a successful appointment. Michelle provided excellent service and delivered the desired outcome. I highly recommend.
— Andrew Buchannan - Director of Fundraising & Resource Growth
Building a successful fundraising team relies on the quality of staff and the recruitment process. I have always believed in a thorough process to ensure the best fit for both the organisation and for the candidate. I’ve been fortunate to work with Michelle Varcoe from Gembridge over a number of years who has undoubtedly helped me recruit a number of high performing team members. Michelle goes that extra mile to find the best short-list of candidates that not only fit the role brief and our team culture, but also meet my high expectations. Michelle delivers results, has integrity and keeps me informed across the entire recruitment assignment. Her extensive knowledge and networks across the fundraising and the not-for-profit sector clearly play a role in her success. I highly recommend Michelle and the Gembridge team.
— Carl Young - former Philanthropy and Fundraising Director, Peter Mac
Michelle and her team at Gembridge are experts at what they do. As a clean-tech start-up, we had a very wide scope for the type of candidate that we were looking for. Michelle patiently and graciously worked with our team to help identify and narrow a wide pool of diverse candidates. In the end, we made offers to the two leading candidates. Our business has been given a major push forward thanks to Michelle’s world-class work.
— Elliot Costello - Managing Director, Phantm Pty Ltd
Gembridge helped us secure an outstanding candidate which will help us transform our business.
— Corinne - CEO, Trust For Nature

candidates

Jenni and Dawn did everything a job seeker needs to prepare for an interview and were fantastic in the way they kept me informed throughout the process. I felt like they wanted me to get the job as much as I did!
— NSW Grants Strategist & Client Manager Candidate
Dealing with Michelle and the Gembridge team recently was a great experience. Right from the start of the process, all communications and next steps felt natural and smooth. It was a great tone to take and enabled me to explore what became my next role, in a trusting and authentic environment. Thank you Michelle and team.
— Director, Development Candidate
Gembridge offers an expert service in the NFP sector. Michelle’s professional and personal commitment to me as a potential candidate ensured that I felt informed and empowered throughout the application process. My experience was a smooth transition from potential applicant; to preferred candidate;
to contracted employee.
Thank you Gembridge.
— Trusts & Foundations Manager Candidate

feedback from clients & candidates