We’re delighted to welcome Monique Harper-Richardson to More Partnership as a Partner, bringing extensive international experience and a remarkable track record in transformational and principal giving.

Monique joins us from her most recent role at the University of Sydney, where she has helped secure some of Australia’s most significant philanthropic gifts. Her career also includes senior advancement roles at the University of Wollongong, and extensive experience working with philanthropists, institutional leaders and advancement teams to turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact.

Beyond her personal fundraising achievements, Monique has built and led advancement teams and developed international fundraising programmes, strengthening the strategies and structures that support sustained philanthropic success. She brings particular expertise in connecting institutional ambitions with philanthropic opportunities, from education and social mobility to arts, culture and initiatives seeking lasting social change.

Alongside her institutional roles, Monique has contributed to the advancement profession internationally, serving as Trustee on the CASE Global Board of Trustees and most recently as Deputy Chair, CASE Regional Council for Asia-Pacific.

Her appointment further strengthens More Partnership’s expertise in transformational giving. She will play a leading role in our work with clients, bringing the experience and judgement needed to develop ambitious strategies, navigate complex donor relationships and secure significant philanthropic support.

For Marc Whitmore, More Partnership’s Managing Partner, Monique’s appointment reflects the increasingly complex nature of transformational philanthropy:

“As philanthropy grows in scale and ambition, the challenges extend beyond the skill, courage and confidence to go for bigger numbers. It’s about bringing donors, institutional leaders and colleagues together to think about what might be possible, what needs to change, and how to make it happen, both inside and beyond institutions.”

“Monique brings deep experience of doing just that, from capital projects where philanthropy combined with blended funding models unlock significant opportunities in areas such as architecture, design and planning and early childhood education, in addition to transformative gifts in the liberal arts and programs that seek to make systems change.”

Monique’s decision to join More was shaped by the firm’s approach to partnership and its commitment to working alongside clients to realise their ambitions.

“I am excited to join More Partnership at a time of significant opportunity and change for our clients in the United Kingdom and Australia. More’s long-term partnerships and commitment to combining deep expertise with practical execution was central to my decision to join the firm. I look forward to working alongside my talented colleagues to support clients to navigate complexity and realise their most important strategic ambitions.”

You can read more about Monique and her experience here. She can also be reached at mharper-richardson@morepartnership.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.