Fundraising and Sponshorship Senior Manager

Join us in making a major festival event for Melbourne—become our Fundraising and Sponsorship Senior Manager.

Please apply via the RISING website: https://rising.melbourne/about/jobs

THE ROLE

The 
Fundraising & Sponsorship Senior Manage
r is responsible for securing and managing corporate sponsorships, philanthropic partnerships, and government funding, while also contributing to the development and implementation of strategies for income generation. This role is about building and nurturing relationships that grow RISING's revenue, reputation, and impact, while ensuring the festival delivers on its commitments.

Reporting to the Brand and Commercial Director, the role leads RISING's portfolio of sponsorships, philanthropic partnerships, and government contracts, managing high-level relationships and ensuring partners feel genuinely engaged, valued, and inspired by their connection to the festival. Supported by the Fundraising and Sponsorship Coordinator, this role manages external sponsorship and philanthropy consultants and works closely with the Brand and Marketing team to align communications and engagement.

The role also collaborates with the External Relations Director and the Artistic Director and CEO to maintain senior stakeholder relationships and provide strategic input into funding initiatives.

See the Position Description on our website for more info on the role.

ABOUT RISING

Taking place at the beginning of winter, RISING is a of festival new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).

For more details of current and past programs view our website here.

We are nestled right on Lonsdale Street, in the heart of the CBD. Our culture is a key part of what makes working here special. Whether it's doing a crossword around the lunch table, experiencing Melbourne's arts and culture from within, or simply the everyday interactions, you'll feel part of something vibrant.

Benefits of working at RISING

• RISING offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid office/work from home
• A 9-day fortnight in off-peak periods—enjoy a long weekend every second week, giving you more time to rest, recharge, or pursue personal passions while maintaining full-time benefits.
• Leave and wellbeing policies that support you—including five weeks of annual leave (pro rata), dedicated wellbeing leave, and other forms of paid leave. You'll also have the option to transfer Australian public holidays that don't align with your cultural, religious, or personal values to another day.
• Bring your pet to work We are a pet-friendly workspace and run a roster so there's always a furry friend nearby
• Complimentary tickets to RISING events
• Opportunities to attend exclusive events and experiences within the arts industry
• Access to a network of creatives and professionals that will allow you to learn and grow in your career
• Free access to Uprise, our Employee Assistance Program, which includes coaching and counselling sessions.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit your application and see the full position description at our website: https://rising.melbourne/about/jobs
• The closing date for applications is 5pm 
  Friday 12 September 2025.
   Please note: Close date is subject to change, as RISING is keen to interview early and may fill the position if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting ASAP
• Please include your resume and 1-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in your application
• If you have access requirements that will cause difficulty applying online and you need assistance, please call , Monday to Friday, between 9AM–5PM. We are only able to respond to accessibility enquiries at this number, for all other queries please email .melbourne

RISING is a festival aspiring to be a cultural leader in inclusion and accessibility. We want our organisation and program to be a true reflection of our city, representing people with a variety of skillsets and life experiences, cultures and backgrounds. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who are LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent people, people who have a disability and/or who are d/Deaf

RISING 2025 : Wrapped Up