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Aug 15, 2025

Location

Melbourne

Salary

$100,000-$130,000

Closing Date

Sep 15, 2025

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Melbourne Writers Festival

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Senior Development Manager to drive growth and lead the development and delivery of MWF’s Fundraising Strategy.

They are responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with a philanthropic portfolio of individual donors and trusts & foundations, securing funding and driving sustainable growth.

In addition, they work closely with the Festival Director to identify and secure major corporate sponsorship opportunities that deliver financial and strategic benefits, and ensure all grant and funding obligations are met.

Download the PD for more details on the role and how to apply here.

Closing date: 12pm AEST, Monday 15 September.



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