Patronage Specialist

**Background**

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a not-for-profit institution that exhibits, collects, preserves, and researches contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora; conceives and hosts international exhibitions; develops supporting educational, discursive and enriching programmes; encourages intercultural understanding; and strives for access for all. The museum’s galleries feature rotating, temporary exhibitions with dedicated spaces for the permanent collection. The institution also includes the Centre for Art Education (CFAE), and the Atelier, a project space for emerging Cape Town-based artists.

**Our Mission**

At Zeitz MOCAA, we are committed to promoting artistic innovation, cultural exchange, and social dialogue. Through our exhibitions, programs, and initiatives, we aim to inspire creativity, foster critical thinking, and contribute to the cultural landscape of Africa and the world.

**Job Summary**

The Patronage Specialist supports the Museum Patronage Manager in executing the museum’s patronage strategy through sponsorships, partnerships, corporate engagement, membership growth, and special projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role focuses on activating strategic initiatives, managing stakeholder engagement, and enhancing revenue generation to support the museum’s sustainability and impact.

**Sponsorships,** Collaborations & Strategic Partnership**
- Collaboration of Fundraising Efforts: Support the Museum Patronage Manager with fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Plan Engagement Events: Implement an annual programme of events for members, sponsors, patrons, and donors, aligned with marketing goals.
- Build Strategic Relationships: Network to support the museum’s funding strategy and cultivate new prospects.
- Grow Supporter Pipeline: Identify and engage new patrons, donors, and sponsors to drive long-term support and maintain regular communication and engagement with key supporters.
- Lead Sponsorship Strategy: Develop and implement corporate sponsorship plans in line with museum objectives.
- Deliver Activations & Partnerships: Ensure smooth execution of sponsorship activations and fulfilment of partnership agreements.
- Enable Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate with internal teams to embed sponsor and partner initiatives across exhibitions and programmes.

**Corporates and Membership**
- Fundraising Support: Assist in executing fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Event Planning: Deliver a year-round calendar of member, sponsor, and donor events.
- Relationship Building: Network and engagement to strengthen the museum’s funding base.
- Pipeline Development: Identify and nurture new patrons, donors, and sponsors.
- Stakeholder Management: Maintain regular engagement with key supporters.
- Sponsorship Strategy: Develop and manage corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
- Activation Delivery: Oversee smooth execution of sponsorship benefits.
- Team Collaboration: Work across departments to integrate sponsor initiatives into programmes.

**Special Projects and Activations**
- Cultivate Membership Growth: Engage existing members to encourage deeper support and philanthropic giving.
- Support Corporate Membership Planning: Assist in developing and executing the corporate membership programme.
- Set and Drive Funding Goals: Collaborate on setting corporate funding targets and achieving strategic objectives.
- Lead Corporate Engagement: Champion the corporate membership programme and onboard new partners.
- Steward Key Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with potential corporate members and stakeholders.
- Deliver Member Benefits: Oversee access, event invitations, and other benefits for members.

**Communications and Reporting**
- Budget Support: Assist the Patronage Manager in tracking the annual patronage budget.
- Marketing Collaboration: Develop and execute marketing plans for the membership programme in partnership with the comms team.
- Promote Patronage Initiatives: Lead creation and delivery of campaign collateral and communications across platforms.
- Content Creation: Produce and manage monthly member newsletters, from content to distribution.
- Internal & External Engagement: Identify engagement opportunities and promote membership programmes across departments and public audiences.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on sponsorship and partnership success, using data to improve strategies and show impact.

**Management and Operations**
- Database Oversight: Manage the membership and patron database with support from the Patronage Coordinator.
- Brand-Aligned Communication: Ensure all communications reflect Zeitz MOCAA’s tone and standards, in collaboration with the comms team.
- Tailored Newsletters: Create newsletters for various funder segments.
- CRM Management: Lead the implementation and maintenance of CRM and membership systems.
- Invoicing Coordination: Oversee member invoicing processes in