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Celebrating Fundraising Excellence with FIA Victoria
We had the pleasure of attending the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Victoria End of Year Celebration and Awards Night. It was such a great evening connecting with many familiar faces across the sector and celebrating the incredible work achieved throughout the year.
Ideas and Impact at Educate Plus VIC/TAS Chapter Summit 2025
Michelle and I recently attended the Educate Plus Vic/Tas Chapter Summit at Carey Baptist Grammar School. It was a packed program discussing issues across Admissions, Alumni and Community Relations, Fundraising; and People and Culture.
Celebrating Fundraiser Appreciation Day 2025
In the spirit of appreciation, we ran a competition on our LinkedIn page where we invited our network to nominate fundraisers making a real difference in Australia, and whose work deserves to be recognised. We had initially planned to gift three Endota Gift Cards, but the response was so great that we awarded a fourth. Here’s to the winners – may you enjoy some well-earned relaxation after tax time!
B Corp | Gembridge, Recertified & Increased Impact Score
We’ve just completed that process, and we’re proud to share that not only did we recertify, but we also increased our B Impact Score from 103.1 to 108.6.
Gembridge at events, Connecting with People (Gems)
It’s been a big week of events! Tessa shares her insights from attending the CEOs in Fundraising event, the Down-Under Tour with Ken Burnett, and speaking at the FIA Victoria event on growing your donor pool, strategies for donor acquisition and retention.
Why Investing in the Right Talent is the Smartest Move for NFPs
A common theme emerged across many of the discussions: investing in the right people and resources isn’t just an expense—it’s the key to long-term success. If we want to put more great in our good, we need to ensure we have the right foundations in place to drive impact.
Jenni's Five Reflections on Five Years with Gembridge
This year marks five years since I joined Gembridge. It’s been an eventful five years for me both professionally and personally. What a ride!
2024 Year-End Updates
A few last updates from Gembridge to close out 2024 and to welcome in 2025.
Holiday Recommendations - Eat, Watch, Listen & Do
According to Team Gembridge, these are some of the best ways to spend your holiday season in Melbourne - eating, watching, listening and doing!
Celebrating FIA Wins
Huge congrats go out to all of the FIA Awards for Excellence in Fundraising finalists and State Winners for 2025! Team Gembridge enjoyed the end of year Melbourne celebration and cheering the inspiring fundraisers and organisations on.
The Gem Steppers step it up!
For the month of September our team decided to get moving. Coming out of winter time could be the perfect time to get started. “Let’s start a step challenge”, we said! So, team Gem-Steppers was created, and the competitive streaks came through. Have you done a step challenge for your team?
Educate Plus: Recap & Inaugural Sponsor
Gembridge was so proud to be the partner of the inaugural People and Culture Stream Sponsor for the 2024 Educate Plus Empowering Success International Conference, recently in Perth.
SisterWorks Hospitality Program
Recently, Jenni and Tessa had the pleasure of presenting an interview prep workshop to the participants of SisterWorks’ 9-week Hospitality Program. Here are their key takeaways from the day.
Gembridge | Events & Connections
There are plenty of opportunities to learn and connect around the country, both in real life and online. Maybe we will connect somewhere?
Workplace Volunteering Is a Win-Win
Volunteering is enjoyable for a number of reasons. But volunteering as a whole team or workplace adds a few more to that list. Here are some of the benefits that come from volunteering alongside your team members.
Scarcity Enhances Value
Wendy Cole, Leadership & Productivity Coach at iMastery, is an integral Gembridge partner. This month, Wendy has kindly shared with us that “scarcity enhances value” and how to be realistic about what time we actually have to get tasks done.
Tried and Tested: Team Engagement
At Gembridge, we are continually uncovering our shared interests and passions, helping foster genuine and nourishing connections. Here are our tried and tested methods to replenish your mental energy and strengthen bonds within your team.
Maximising Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a versatile platform that supports professional networking, job searching, branding and learning. From a job seeking perspective, having a stand-out LinkedIn profile can help increase your chances of being seen by potential employers and recruitment specialists.
Tips for CALDs Navigating Job Interviews
Interviewing for a job in a new country can present an additional layer of challenge, and it’s natural to feel self-doubt. As an immigrant and recruiter who has worked with candidates from diverse backgrounds, I want to reassure you - you are not alone.