Source: Pro Bono News Have you secured a second interview? Here’s what you need to know These days, it’s likely you’ll come up against several hurdles before actually landing a job. Prepping for a first job interview is essential, but just because your application has been progressed doesn’t mean you should relax The second interview… Read more »
Analysis Fundraising in Australia was initially rocked by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and social distancing had a huge impact on face-to-face, volunteer and events-based fundraising in particular. Thankfully, demand for fundraising professionals finally returned and increased across the sector towards the end of 2020, as NFPs adapted to the new Covid-19 normal. This demand is… Read more »
Article via Pro Bono news. Being yourself and adding some personal flair during a job interview is important – it’s how you can stand out from the rest of the people applying for the same job. But, there’s a limit. Going overboard with details on personal matters, and spending half the interview bad-mouthing your former… Read more »
Are you or your team heading back into the office? We have created a guide on leading your team through COVID-19 and beyond which includes the results of our Wellbeing @ Work Survey 2020. We surveyed 250 employees within the NFP sector about working from home and returning to the office. Our guide takes these… Read more »
Job interviews are nearly always daunting, but if it’s been years (maybe even decades) between interviews, the thought of facing up to a potential employer might be overwhelming. Luckily, there’s plenty you can do to take the pressure off. Lois Freeke talks to Pro Bono Australia and gives her top five tips on how to… Read more »
With most of us working from home NGO Recruitment has created a best practice guide for how to successfully on board your new hires. We give our tips for how to get well prepared before the start date and how to build a strong relationship with your new recruit. Get well prepared before the start date Get offer letters… Read more »
We are excited to announce the launch of our new fundraising talent pipeline for the international education advancement sector. Flexible, cost-effective and designed to complement existing internal recruitment processes, the new fundraising talent pipeline has been developed in response to an overwhelming demand from Australian and New Zealand universities in particular, for talented fundraising professionals…. Read more »
Demand for fundraising skills soars Over the last 12-24 months, the demand for fundraising skills within Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector has soared leading to a current shortage of talented fundraising professionals across all fundraising specialties. Largely driven by NFPs experiencing uncertainty around government funding, demand is also being driven by NFPs looking to diversify revenue… Read more »
NGO Recruitment has opened an Asia Pacific office based in Tokyo, Japan, with senior NGO Recruitment consultant Damian Penston relocating from Sydney to head up the new office. Damian will spend time visiting and working with clients across the region. “As a major recruitment partner for the NGO sector in Asia Pacific, we’re already highly… Read more »
Thorough referencing checking at the end of a long recruitment process may seem like more hassle than it’s worth, but ignore this crucial step at your peril, says Richard Green, director, NGO Recruitment. “Organisations can save themselves a lot of anguish by conducting thorough reference checks before offering someone a job. Only in this way… Read more »
Over the last five years, the demand for fundraising skills has soared in Australia with the not-for-profit (NFP) sector now facing a shortage of good fundraisers across all fundraising specialties. And this shortage is set to continue into 2018 and beyond. Although largely driven by NFPs experiencing varying cuts in government funding, demand for fundraisers… Read more »
Welcome to 2018 and a very Happy New Year to all of our valuable clients and candidates. 2017 was a busy year for NGO Recruitment, and the sector in general, and we’re looking forward to another rollercoaster year ahead. In the world of not-for-profit (NFP) recruitment, 2018 will not be without its challenges, as the… Read more »