MEMBERSHIP
Standard Membership
Benefits
We know that collective giving is satisfying and increases your individual impact
Donation Level
100% of your membership donation is aggregated with other member's donations to provide grant funds for each financial year
Our Members
Our members are a variety of ages, backgrounds and interests, united by a desire to make a valuable philanthropic contribution
- Amplify the power of your donation
- Support disadvantaged women and families
- Learn about non-profits assisting women and families in Melbourne
- Know your giving is well-directed to rigorously assessed organisations
- Meet people with similar interests in philanthropy
- $1000 tax-deductible donation each financial year
- $132 administration fee (not tax-deductible)
- Monthly pledge donation option is also available
- Seeking to make a real impact with their giving
- Championing women and family issues
- Eager to meet and connect with others in the community
- Committed to the power of intentional giving with a purpose
NextGen Membership


Benefits & Contributions
NextGen is Melbourne Women’s Fund young members’ category for people 18-30 years old, created to provide this age group with the opportunity to learn and participate in philanthropic giving. NextGen members have all the benefits of a Standard Membership, but at a 50% discount.
- $500 tax-deductible donation each financial year
- $65 administration fee (not tax-deductible)
- All of the opportunities of Standard Membership including voting rights for Annual Grant Awards


Life Membership
A generous $25,000 one-off contribution that supports vulnerable women and their families in perpetuity. This donation goes into MWF’s endowment fund (Charitable Fund Account) held by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.
- One-off $25,000 tax-deductible donation
- No administration fee
- Membership benefits for life, including voting rights for Annual Grant Awards
- Connections to like-minded people
- Opportunities to volunteer in a mindful way


Pictured here is our founding Life Member, Susan Alberti AC.
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Melbourne Women’s Fund is a Charitable Fund Account of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation