Fundraiser

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa Full time

**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 a dedicated space for the permanent collection. The institution also includes the Centre for Art Education, the Centre for Moving Image, and a Project Space for emerging artists. It opened to the public in September 2017.

**Job Summary**
The main purpose of this position is to provide innovative leadership in developing and executing the museum’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing major donations from local and international organisations, foundations, and individuals. The role demands strategic planning, relationship management, and exceptional proposal-writing skills to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the organisation’s programmes.

**Key Responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support the organisation's mission and goals
- Solicit donations from individuals, corporates, trusts, and foundations
- Build and maintain relationships with current donors to ensure ongoing support
- Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online fundraising, special events, and donor cultivation activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors
- Work with Communications Team to create compelling donor materials (social media, newsletters, press releases
- Secure sponsorships/partnerships for events
- Monitor ROI of each campaign and document lessons learned for improvement
- Work with internal stakeholders to align funding proposals with programme needs and outcomes
- Collaborate with Communications for donor visibility and recognition campaign
- Provide fundraising training or briefing sessions for staff when needed
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create fundraising materials and messaging
- Track and report on fundraising activities and results to senior management
- Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences, and other fundraising opportunities
- Stay current on fundraising trends and best practices

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (fundraising, development, communications, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising or development role
- Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation

**Knowledge and Skills**
- A proven record of securing major donations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, donor management software, and online fundraising platforms
- Results driven
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking and innovative planning and execution in fundraising
- A seasoned individual with proven leadership skills and an ability to effectively lead a team

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