Director Advancement

SUMMARY:
Iziko Museums of South Africa are African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage.

The client is seeking to appoint a motivated employee in the position of Director Advancement.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Develop a fundraising strategy, policy, and plan for Iziko Museums which positions the organization to attract investments and increase donor and self-generated income to enable public engagement initiatives and other strategic objectives
• Develop a branding strategy for Iziko Museums
• Develop and implement strategies for electronic and other communication media
• Maintain and develop relationships with potential donors and benefactors
• Plan and launch public relations campaigns to increase paying visitors to Iziko Museums
• Develop appropriate responses to media issues
• Formulate and implement best practice funding proposals
• Ensure that the departmental budget is aligned with the achievement of the objectives of the business plan
• Ensure financial and labor compliance in the department
• Coordinate the production of internal and external communications, publications, materials, branding, wayfinding, annual performance plans, annual report and strategic plans for the institution.

• Project management, financial management including procurement, people management
• Leadership, including effectively managing the performance of a small, dedicated staff complement
• Strategy and policy formulation
• Driving projects and tasks for results
• Adaptability, integrity, risk and stress tolerance
• Strong command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Fundraising best practice
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively.

• Postgraduate qualification in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Development or equivalent
• Proven relevant management experience preferably working within a highly structured compliance environment
• Proven track record in fundraising, income generation, venue hire, stakeholder engagement, public relations, marketing and communications
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation applicable to a cultural institution including the PFMA.