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Sector Change: From Corporate to Not-for-Profit
We often hear from candidates from the corporate world eager to transition into the for-purpose sector and work with organisations that offer meaningful and fulfilling work. We understand this desire to make a shift to more values-aligned work and have loved being part of many successful career transitions.
Working Together for Greater Impact
Jenni shares about the sense of togetherness at the FIA Conference 2023, and how sharing can result in greater impact for non-profits.
A First FIA Conference Experience
Dawn talks about her very first FIA Conference experience and how good face-to-face meetings can be.
Thoughts on the Legacy of Good Fundraising
Jenny shares what FIA Conference 2023 session has left the biggest impression.
Finding and Keeping Awesome Fundraisers
If you are like most for-purpose or social impact organisations, you will know that finding, recruiting and retaining great fundraisers is essential to your success. So, what can you offer to entice them? And once you have them on board, how do you keep them engaged and motivated?
Recruitment.... has it bounced back?
Despite the ups, downs and lockdowns, we are encouraged by the level of enquiries we receive about engaging us to lead recruitment assignments in the ‘for purpose’ sector. We note a higher demand than this time last year for leadership roles, particularly across fundraising and marketing. Does this mean recruitment has bounced back or some balance is returned?
Wellbeing Webinars
In partnership with Carli Phillips from Corporate Wellbeing Hub, Gembridge is hosting more FREE Wellbeing Webinar for the “for Purpose” or nfp industry to help us all be mindful of our wellbeing as we head into a new financial year. Carli will share her expert advice, share tools for self-care to prevent fatigue and burnout and remind you to put on our own oxygen mask first, so you can help others.
Interview Tips: Answering behavioural questions
It’s likely that your interview will have many behavioural or competency-based questions, such as ‘tell me about a time when…’ or ‘describe a project that you’ve worked on….’. So, how do you best answer these types of questions?
Gem Spotlight - Luke Toebelmann, FIA's Victorian Young Fundraiser of the year!
Luke shares his fundraising journey from the education sector into fundraising, plus career highlights, advice and passion for sport. At the recent FIA Awards of Excellence, Luke was announced as The Victorian Fundraiser of the Year.
Gem Spotlight - Peter Copp
Peter shares his transition from Trade to Fundraising plus career highlights, advice and a funny donor story.
Peter delivers fundraising success with loads of energy, enthusiasm and expertise. He is also an active volunteer and newly appointed Director of Northern Health Foundation.
Gembridge placed Peter in his current role as Director, Partnerships at SVA.
Wellbeing Series Initiative... it's a wrap! Check out the poll results...
Our third and final session of our Gembridge Wellbeing Webinar series was held this week with the important topic of Burnout & Exhaustion Watch Outs, very timely given the current environment.
Gem Spotlight - Ross Anderson
Ross shares his career highlights in this month's Gem Spotlight. He is a Gifts in Wills expert and FIA Fellow with a curious mind, wicked sense of humour and commitment to make a difference.
Gembridge placed Ross in his current role as Gifts in Wills Manager at The Alfred Foundation.
Recruitment Pulse… Evidence of Rising Confidence
There are positive signs, SEEK data suggests confidence and recruitment needs are slowly rising.
Gem Spotlight with Rachel Peek
Rachel’s role expands across fundraising, events, projects, partnerships and communications. She is dedicated to the charity sector and helping people to make a difference in the world. Thanks to Rachel for giving us an insight into her philanthropy and fundraising journey in the NFP sector.
Gem Spotlight with Jenni D'Orival
Jenni commenced with Gembridge in February 2020 and with the timing of COVID-19, she has spent more time working from home than in the office, conducted more interviews via Zoom than in person and more elbow bumps than handshakes. Let's get to know Jenni...
How to find new opportunities in the NFP Sector
If you’re looking for opportunities in the ‘for purpose’ sector, there are many great websites for job-seekers that wish to make a difference and contribution towards social impacts or causes close to their heart.
Many jobs don’t get advertised and it is predicted that over 50% of opportunities are appointed without advertising, directly via the hidden job market. So it’s definitely advised to go beyond traditional and advertised job-search options and leverage your network.