Chief Advancement Officer

Cape Town, Western Cape Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

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Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer

Location: Cape Town

Reporting To: Executive Director

Overview

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be responsible for leading and directing key advancement strategic imperatives, and managing the institutional advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organization. The CAO will work closely with the ED, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and donors, secure major gifts, and lead and oversee all fundraising initiatives. The CAO will also develop and implement marketing, communications, events, and strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s mission and impact.

Responsibilities
  1. Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.
  2. Fundraising and Resource Development: Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospect for and secure major gifts; lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns; collaborate with the Trustees and senior leadership to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities; monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards goals and KPIs; stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes.
  3. Marketing and Communications Management: Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization.
  4. Events Management: Develop an events strategy that drives event-related revenue and programs; lead and manage events in collaboration with the philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders; oversee the museum’s 10-year campaign.
  5. People Leadership and Management: Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support professional development; develop and manage the functions budget.
Qualifications
  1. Degree or postgraduate qualifications; MBA or a Masters in related fields such as Communications or Business Management is desirable. Background in art and visual culture and familiarity is desirable.
  2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  3. Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
  4. Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  5. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
  6. Experience in leading and managing a team and providing coaching, mentorship and guidance.
  7. Good knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and tools.
  8. Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred.
  9. Working locally and with international experience is an advantage.

The Chief Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and impact through strategic fundraising and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the organization’s mission, strong leadership skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and development.

As a responsible employer and in support of transformation, preference will be given to employment equity candidates.

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Chief advancement officer

Cape Town, Western Cape Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa

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Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Location: Cape Town Reporting To: Executive Director Overview The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be responsible for leading and directing key advancement strategic imperatives, and managing the institutional advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organization. The CAO will work closely with the ED, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and donors, secure major gifts, and lead and oversee all fundraising initiatives. The CAO will also develop and implement marketing, communications, events, and strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s mission and impact. Responsibilities 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, prospect for and secure major gifts; lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns; collaborate with the Trustees and senior leadership to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities; monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards goals and KPIs; 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 events strategy that drives event-related revenue and programs; lead and manage events in collaboration with the philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders; oversee the museum’s 10-year campaign. People Leadership and Management: Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support professional development; develop and manage the functions budget. Qualifications Degree or postgraduate qualifications; MBA or a Masters in related fields such as Communications or Business Management is desirable. 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 is an advantage. The Chief Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and impact through strategic fundraising and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the organization’s mission, strong leadership skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and development. As a responsible employer and in support of transformation, preference will be given to employment equity candidates. C1 AO #J-18808-Ljbffr
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