Marietta began her Senior Philanthropy Manager role at Peter Mac in the middle of this year. She talks about her journey into the ‘for purpose’ sector, her love for connecting people to cause, achieving positive impact and her formative first job in face-to-face fundraising.

Humaira joined the Settlement Council of Australia as their Communications Lead just over six months ago. Here she shares her passion for storytelling, commitment to creating change and her lifelong desire to work in the development sector.

Bree was hired as Eastern Health’s Head of Donor Engagement around 18 months ago, and she is currently their Acting Director, Foundation. Bree has kindly shared a little of her journey from first job through to her current role, along with the strategy that keeps her team happy and advice for a satisfying work life.

Lisa recently joined Team Gembridge as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. Here we learn about her extensive travels, her love of shopping, what prompted her move into the NFP sector and how a manager’s comment gave her the confidence to shine.

Mary was hired as Philanthropy Australia’s National Engagement Manager for VIC/TAS in early 2023. Here we learn more about Mary’s passion for marketing and fundraising and her journey to this current role and how she contributes towards positive and meaningful change.

Olivia began her role as Head of Fundraising and Communications at Our Village (previously St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums) just over a year ago. Now we have the chance to learn more about her...

Sally started as Monash University’s Senior Manager, Planned Giving in January 2023. Below, she shares a few things that bring her joy, from her family to swimming to the rewarding work she is a part of. Keep reading to learn more about Sally.

Dugald started his Head of Communications role at Beyond Zero Emissions nearly one year ago. Here he shares with Gembridge about his experience working in the UK and Australia and how his passion for protecting nature has informed his proudest achievements and led to where he is now.

From time in the Royal Navy, to marketing, to advertising agencies… to Account Director at Precision Fundraising… and now Group Marketing Manager for Precision Group. Discover Richard’s very interesting path not only to his role, but to Australia as well…

Meg Butler moved to her new role as Head of External Relations at Wildlife Victoria in August of 2022. Not only does she get to blend her interests in helping people, animals and the environment… she sometimes gets to work alongside baby wombats!

Diana Khanom started at Eastern Community Legal Centre at the end of 2022, and she loves working for an organisation that lives out their values. Here she talks about some of her other loves… sustainable living, learning about new cultures, and Friends!

Natalie Jones was placed at The Perfect Events Group by Gembridge almost exactly three years ago in the Corporate Partnerships Manager role. Today she is the Partnerships and New Business Manager, and loving every minute. Read on to learn more about Natalie and her love of animals, reality TV and making a positive difference in the world.

Liza became CEO of Melbourne Women’s Foundation in mid-2023 after being recruited by Gembridge. She is thriving in this role, and here she shares the importance of finding a role that aligns with your values.