Chief Advancement Officer

The Zeitz MOCAA Foundation Trust; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Chief Advancement Officer to lead fundraising efforts and manage the Institutional Advancement team. The role requires strategic development of fundraising initiatives, donor relationship management, and oversight of events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advancement leadership and a proven track record in achieving fundraising goals. This position offers a competitive local remuneration package and may involve travel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fundraising and advancement management.
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising goals.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and secure major gifts.
• Oversee fundraising events and campaigns.
• Implement marketing and communication strategies.

Job description

Overview

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) role reports to the Executive Director. The main purpose is to support the Executive Director by providing overall direction on key advancement strategic imperatives, leadership, and management of the Institutional Advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams, to develop, implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organisation.

The Chief Advancement Officer will significantly increase contributed revenue, earned revenue, high impact partnerships, community awareness, and powerful connections with both the museum’s existing stakeholders and emerging audiences.

This role will also lead and manage the Fundraising, Patronage, Events, Global Council, Marketing and Communication departments. Based in Cape Town, the role may require local and international travel.

This role is South African based, with a local remuneration and benefits package.

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, 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.
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 events and fundraising programs.
   • Lead and manage events programs in collaboration with the philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders.
   • Lead the museum’s 10-year campaign.
5. People Leadership and Management
   • Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support their professional development.
   • Develop and manage the function’s budget.