Cheyne Budenell CFRE
Cheyne Brudenell is a results-driven fundraising professional with more than 12 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, specialising in major gifts and philanthropic campaigns.
A natural storyteller and strategic relationship builder, Cheyne has a proven track record in developing and delivering highly successful major donor initiatives and mobilising influential volunteer leaders to drive campaign success. In her time with DGB Global, Cheyne has partnered with leading NFPs across Australia to deliver transformational campaigns – supporting the engagement of major donors, campaign leadership and volunteer advisory groups to unlock significant philanthropic investment for social impact.
Across her career, Cheyne has worked with organisations spanning healthcare, higher and secondary education, social justice, environmental and First Nations causes, bringing a deep understanding of how philanthropy can accelerate impact across diverse sectors.
Experienced in working within complex organisations and influencing at all levels, she is skilled in building the processes, governance structures and stewardship strategies required to embed a strong culture of philanthropy and deliver sustainable fundraising growth.
Cheyne holds the internationally recognised Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation, reflecting her commitment to best practice and ethical standards in philanthropic fundraising.
