In 2020, the pandemic wreaked havoc across the job market, with many companies putting hiring freezes in place or letting staff go as revenue streams disappeared. A year on, and with millions of Australians still in lockdowns across the country and still working from home, it’s obvious that the pandemic is far from over. To… Read more »
Source: Pro Bono News We talk to the experts on how to match your passion with a job in the NFP sector For many, the past year has helped put priorities in order – from what you do for work, to how you spend your time. This means that recruiters are seeing a rise in… Read more »
Source: Pro Bono News Got purpose? Here’s why you should make it shine to recruit a top notch employee The latest research shows candidates are more loyal to a purpose-driven organisation. Employees at purpose-driven organisations are also more likely to have higher rates of productivity, and even stay longer at the organisation. With all this in mind,… 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 »
Inner Melbourne Community Legal (IMCL) is widely recognised as being one of Victoria’s leading community legal centres. For over 40 years their dedicated team have been providing free legal assistance to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. IMCL are also a strong voice in the community legal sector, advocating for a fairer… Read more »
Butterfly Foundation today announced significant staff appointments for endED Butterfly House – Australia’s first of its kind community centre for the treatment of eating disorders, based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Dr Zach de Beer has been appointed as the Residential Clinical Director. He is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a registered clinical supervisor with the… Read more »
PRESS RELEASE The board of 350.org Australia today announced the selection of the organisation’s new CEO, Lucy Manne, who will begin in the new role in July this year. Board member and outgoing CEO of 10 years Blair Palese said Lucy’s appointment will help 350 in Australia continue to deliver effective campaigns that can make a difference… Read more »
International recruitment expert Lois Freeke joins the team Please join us in welcoming Lois Freeke to the NGO Recruitment team as our new Asia Pacific manager. Lois has lived and recruited in China and the wider Asia Pacific region for over two decades and we’re delighted to have her on board. Originally from the UK,… Read more »
MEDIA RELEASE FROM QPP 13 May 2019 Queensland Positive People (QPP) is delighted to announce the appointment of public health HIV expert Melissa Warner as our new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Warner has over 20 years’ HIV clinical and program delivery experience gained from diverse roles within NGOs, government organisations and clinical settings in Australia,… Read more »
As we proudly celebrate our 15-year anniversary, NGO Recruitment founder Richard Green reminisces on the early days and reveals how he built a respected brand within the not-for-profit sector. What originally inspired you to carve out a career in the not-for-profit sector? When I was in my twenties, I spent a year in Europe and… 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 »
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Kinmond as its new CEO, effective from February 18 next year. NGO Recruitment were delighted to work with the board of ACWA on this assignment and we have no doubt that Steve will be an outstanding leader for the sector. ACWA… Read more »