Source: Our Senior Consultant Lois Freeke talks to 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… 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 »
The NGO Recruitment team would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and candidates for your support during the pressure cooker year 2020. After the initial shock wave in March and April with a seemingly blanket hiring freeze, the Australian NFP sector had to rapidly respond to an escalating demand for their services…. 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 »
The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life changing scholarships to young people in public education, as well as their teachers and principals. They support students with particular educational needs or talents reach their full potential and improve overall educational outcomes. We talk to Miriam Valero, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager who… 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 »
The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) is Australia’s longest running HIV charity, it works to change social attitudes around HIV, to reduce fear, discrimination and stigma and promote acceptance and understanding, working also at a systemic level to influence policy and service development. Susan Duffy joined the team as Corporate Relationships Manager in April this year,… Read more »
This year continues to be a challenge in so many ways, and for those of you in isolation, we hope you’re keeping safe and well. If you’re reflecting on your current role and thinking about whether it’s time to look for a new job, the good news is the NFP sector is still hiring. Here… Read more »
When Victoria Monahan recently accepted the Jimaylya Topsy Harry Centre Service Manager position, she was ready for a challenge. Jimaylya Topsy Harry Centre is a unique service, located in Mt Isa, which provides transitional accommodation for adults, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who are homeless or in… 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 »