A few last updates from Gembridge to close out 2024 and to welcome in 2025.
According to Team Gembridge, these are some of the best ways to spend your holiday season in Melbourne - eating, watching, listening and doing!
At this time of year, we have a fresh opportunity to reflect on the recruitment trends shaping the future. It’s time to look ahead at the key trends that will define the landscape in 2025 and beyond.
Whether stepping onto a senior leadership team, transitioning to an executive position, or taking on the CEO role—we often recommend engaging a formal coach as they can be an invaluable partner during these career transitions, providing a safe space for reflection, growth, and strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are plenty of opportunities to learn and connect around the country, both in real life and online. Maybe we will connect somewhere?
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.
The recent Philanthropy Australia Conference gave us insights and understanding of the current environment, trends, impacts and decision-making within the philanthropy space and provided incredible, generous and thought-provoking leaders.
Gembridge is all about people. With new additions and promotions in our team, sharing news and celebrating success is timely.
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.
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.