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From Candidate to Hire: The Impact of a Stellar Reference
Many candidates spend hours perfecting their resumes, tailoring their cover letters, and preparing for interviews. However, choosing your referees often goes overlooked in the process. References can play a pivotal role in securing a job offer. Read on to learn how to select those that will provide your stellar reference.
End-of-Year Hustle: A Guide to Finishing Strong
Unna Goldsworthy, Founder of Unna Movement, is a Performance Coach, Breath Science Practitioner, and Exercise Physiologist. She generously shares valuable tips to help you finish 2024 on a high note.
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.
Gem Spotlight - Marietta Asaad
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.
Gem Spotlight - Humaira Mehboob
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.
Big4 Reflections: Day 1
Last week saw the much-anticipated return of F&P’s BIG4 Fundraising Conference. Hosted in Melbourne, attendees from across the country gathered, eager to dive into a day abundant with learning, networking and strategies to further enhance the impact in the Australian NFP sector.
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?
Maintaining Wellbeing
October is Mental Health Month, which is a great reminder to check in with ourselves and make sure we are looking after our own wellbeing. To do just that, we checked in with Team Gembridge to find out how they look after and/or maintain their wellbeing.
Gem Spotlight - Bree Jopp
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.
Timeline: How Long Does Recruiting Take?
A plan, timeline and milestones are important for any key project to achieve results. Recruitment is no different. There are many steps and moves forward, so planning is essential to ensure a successful and timely appointment.
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.
Gem Spotlight - Lisa Krishtul
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.
Gratitude in the Workplace
Wendy Cole, Leadership & Productivity Coach at iMastery, is an integral Gembridge partner. Here Wendy shares her article with us about gratitude and its place in the workplace. A great topic to keep top of mind with October being Mental Health Month.
Embracing Change: Tips for Successfully Navigating a Career Shift
Shifting careers can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re making a significant change, but it’s also an opportunity for growth and fulfilment. Have a look through our list for tips on actions you can start now, that will help set you up for success.
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.
Being Resilient in Your Job Search
Navigating the job application process can be challenging, and rejections and uncertainties can be disheartening. But cultivating resilience is essential for maintaining motivation and achieving your career goals.
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.
How Networking Contributes to Your Development
Networking is about making connections with people, and is usually beneficial within your sector. It is not just about the number of people you know, but is more about the benefits that come with having a great network that will contribute to your professional and personal development. Read Dawn's list of benefits here.
Nest Fest: Inspired, Engaged, Grateful
Gembridge's Tessa and Javi attended Nest Fest recently, and came away feeling inspired and empowered. Here they both share their insights and thoughts on this groundbreaking event.
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?