Fundraising Manager at Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa

Job Summary

• The Fundraising Manager role reports to the Head of Institutional Advancement. The main purpose of this position is by co developing and executing the museum’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing donations from local and international organisations, foundations, and individuals. The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in showcasing the museum’s excellence at key events, while building and managing strong donor relationships. The role demands strategic planning, relationship building, 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, manage, and implement a strategic fundraising plan with clear income targets across donor categories.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from individuals, corporates, trusts, foundations, and international donors.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing, prospective, and lapsed donors to support long-term donor engagement and retention.
• Manage donor pipelines, identify new funding opportunities, and ensure fundraising proposals align with organisational priorities.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns, events, sponsorships, and partnerships in collaboration with internal teams.
• Develop compelling donor communications and support donor visibility and recognition initiatives.
• Monitor fundraising performance, income targets, budgets, and return on investment, and report on progress and risks.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgements, impact reporting, and ongoing stewardship.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track donor engagement through the CRM system.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, tax requirements, donor agreements, and ethical standards.
• Conduct due diligence checks on new donors and partners.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective fundraising operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's or Honours 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
• Knowledge of database management with exposure to any CRM application and proven ability to use these to develop and manage client relationships
• 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.

Deadline:16th October,2026