Guide Dogs Victoria was devastated by the Josh Frydenberg scandal, with donors leaving for good and no part of the organisation left unharmed, says its CEO.

The boss of Guide Dogs Victoria has joined the march to the door. His departure was announced just hours after revelations he was warned a decade ago over charity “politicisation”.

Guide Dogs Victoria’s board – which claims to have been unaware of political spruiking by its ousted CEO Karen Hayes – was alerted to serious concerns of similar activity almost decade ago.

The general manager responsible for communications at Guide Dogs Victoria has left the embattled group, along with its chief financial officer.