
Senior Manager/Manager (Partnership Development)
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- Develop and implement and drive strategies to cultivate, engage and retain high net-worth individuals and philanthropists who support the Gallery's mission
- Oversee the stewardship and growth of the Patrons Programme, ensuring an exceptional donor experience
- Plan and execute bespoke events for patrons, such as patron's hour, curator-led tours, exclusive meet-and-greets, donors appreciation events and international art trips
- Work closely with senior leadership to cultivate major gifts, endowments and legacy contributions from patrons
- Manage regular communications with patrons, including the crafting of impact reports, and the delivery of patron's privileges
- Track and analyse donor retention and engagement metrics, providing insights to refine strategies
- Update the Partnership Development leadership regularly on the progress of the "Patrons Programme".
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and event strategy to ensure the success of the gala.
- Work with board members, committee members and senior management to set and achieve financial targets, including securing sponsorships, table sales, auction items and philanthropic donations.
- Drive the overall creative direction and branding of the gala, ensuring alignment with the Gallery's mission and positioning.
- Lead the planning and production of all event components, including but not limited to:
- Manage venue selection, setup and logistics
- Develop and manage the event budget, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Oversee negotiations with vendors, production teams, and internal departments (curatorial, marketing, operations)
- Work with gallerists, curators, artists, and performers to craft an engaging experience
- Ensure meaningful brand integration for corporate sponsors
- Manage auctions, pledge drives, and any other fundraising element
- Troubleshoot and ensure smooth on-the-ground execution on the event day
- Develop engaging micro-giving campaigns that encourage small, recurring donations
- Collaborate with exhibitions and festival teams to integrate micro-giving options into the visitor experience
- Work with internal departments utilizing digital platforms and social media to create compelling calls-to-action
- Manage digital donation platforms for a seamless donor experience
- Analyse campaign performance for insights on donor engagement and ROI
- Integrate micro-giving into broader fundraising efforts in collaboration with the team
- Track and update Partnership Development team and management on the Micro-Giving donations.
- Oversee Partnership Development Division's overall budget and work closely with Finance to ensure timely reports and issuance of tax deduction receipts
- Support Partner Development's donor cultivation and stewardship events
- Manager and regularly update Gallery's CRM database.
- Be a team player
- Execute appropriate ad hoc duties/events to further the goals of the Partnership Development various divisions
- Bachelor's degree in arts management, marketing, communications or any other related field.
- Preferably at least 5 years of fundraising/partnership experience, with demonstrable knowledge of soliciting and stewarding donors and a strong track record of success.
- Strong team player with humility when it comes to learning and engaging stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver high-quality results within specified timelines, demonstrating a strong focus on efficiency, productivity and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills with the ability to clearly articulate fundraising and partnership strategies and plans.
- Proven track record of achieving challenging goals and objectives.
- Experience in engaging, build relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Have a good network and relationships of potential donors, patrons, industry peers
- Strong analytical, networking, interpersonal and prospecting skills, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals.
- Professional integrity and dedication to excellence.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A growth mindset, open to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.
- People-oriented and able to engage with a diverse group of people.
- Develop and implement and drive strategies to cultivate, engage and retain high net-worth individuals and philanthropists who support the Gallery's mission
- Oversee the stewardship and growth of the Patrons Programme, ensuring an exceptional donor experience
- Plan and execute bespoke events for patrons, such as patron's hour, curator-led tours, exclusive meet-and-greets, donors appreciation events and international art trips
- Work closely with senior leadership to cultivate major gifts, endowments and legacy contributions from patrons
- Manage regular communications with patrons, including the crafting of impact reports, and the delivery of patron's privileges
- Track and analyse donor retention and engagement metrics, providing insights to refine strategies
- Update the Partnership Development leadership regularly on the progress of the "Patrons Programme".
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and event strategy to ensure the success of the gala.
- Work with board members, committee members and senior management to set and achieve financial targets, including securing sponsorships, table sales, auction items and philanthropic donations.
- Drive the overall creative direction and branding of the gala, ensuring alignment with the Gallery's mission and positioning.
- Lead the planning and production of all event components, including but not limited to:
- Manage venue selection, setup and logistics
- Develop and manage the event budget, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Oversee negotiations with vendors, production teams, and internal departments (curatorial, marketing, operations)
- Work with gallerists, curators, artists, and performers to craft an engaging experience
- Ensure meaningful brand integration for corporate sponsors
- Manage auctions, pledge drives, and any other fundraising element
- Troubleshoot and ensure smooth on-the-ground execution on the event day
- Develop engaging micro-giving campaigns that encourage small, recurring donations
- Collaborate with exhibitions and festival teams to integrate micro-giving options into the visitor experience
- Work with internal departments utilizing digital platforms and social media to create compelling calls-to-action
- Manage digital donation platforms for a seamless donor experience
- Analyse campaign performance for insights on donor engagement and ROI
- Integrate micro-giving into broader fundraising efforts in collaboration with the team
- Track and update Partnership Development team and management on the Micro-Giving donations.
- Oversee Partnership Development Division's overall budget and work closely with Finance to ensure timely reports and issuance of tax deduction receipts
- Support Partner Development's donor cultivation and stewardship events
- Manager and regularly update Gallery's CRM database.
- Be a team player
- Execute appropriate ad hoc duties/events to further the goals of the Partnership Development various divisions
- Bachelor's degree in arts management, marketing, communications or any other related field.
- Preferably at least 5 years of fundraising/partnership experience, with demonstrable knowledge of soliciting and stewarding donors and a strong track record of success.
- Strong team player with humility when it comes to learning and engaging stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver high-quality results within specified timelines, demonstrating a strong focus on efficiency, productivity and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills with the ability to clearly articulate fundraising and partnership strategies and plans.
- Proven track record of achieving challenging goals and objectives.
- Experience in engaging, build relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Have a good network and relationships of potential donors, patrons, industry peers
- Strong analytical, networking, interpersonal and prospecting skills, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals.
- Professional integrity and dedication to excellence.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A growth mindset, open to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.
- People-oriented and able to engage with a diverse group of people.