Chief Advancement Officer at Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa

Responsibilities include:
Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.

Fundraising and Resource Development:

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospecting and securing major gifts.
• Lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Trustees, and senior leadership team to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards fundraising goals and key performance indicators.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes.

Marketing and Communications Management:

• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization.

Events Management: 

• Develop an eventing strategy, that drive eventing sales and eventing programs.
• Lead and manage eventing programs in collaboration with philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the museums 10-year campaign.

People Leadership and Management:

• Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support their professional development.
• Develop and manage the functions budget.

Qualifications:

• Degree or post qualifications, Master’s in Business Administration or a Masters in related Degrees is desirable; Communications, Business Management. Background in Art and visual culture and familiarity is desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Experience in leading and managing a team and providing coaching, mentorship and guidance.
• Good knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and tools.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred.
• Working locally and with international experience will be a good advantage.