MEMBERSHIP TYPES
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
A member must donate in each financial year to continue their membership.
Their membership lasts until June 30th of the financial year following the financial year in which they made their last donation.
However, to reduce the load on our volunteers and assist our planning, we ask that members renew 12 months after their last donation rather than wait until the final days prior to June 30th of that following financial year.
We send all members renewal reminders 12 months after their last donation for that purpose.
NextGen Membership
Benefits & Contributions
NextGen is the Melbourne Women’s Fund membership category for people 18-35 years old (35 included), created to provide this age group with opportunities to learn about, and participate in, philanthropic giving and the broader philanthropic sector. 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 is our founding Life Member, Susan Alberti AC.
What our members say
Melbourne Women’s Fund is a Charitable Fund Account of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation