Corporate Partnerships Manager

SFMOMA•San Francisco, CA

3d•$70,304 - $78,676•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a major cultural institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art. SFMOMA values inclusivity, passion, bravery, and empathy, aiming to be a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience art. The museum strives to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose, where difference is a strength and every individual is appreciated. The Corporate Partnership Manager will be responsible for managing engagement with the business community, focusing on developing solicitation materials, coordinating benefit fulfillment, and supporting the Corporate Membership program. This role reports to the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships and requires a proactive, self-starting collaborator who can anticipate organizational and donor needs to drive strategic engagement and revenue growth within the Philanthropy Department. Success in this role involves meeting annual fundraising goals, demonstrating progress in learning museum systems, building relationships with internal staff and external contacts, and managing responsibilities effectively to secure corporate support and contribute to team culture.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in managing a fundraising program including direct solicitation of funders or equivalent sales, sponsorship, or business development experience
Must have the experience, creativity, and knowledge to conceive, plan, and execute corporate partnerships.
Design skills to create compelling visual presentations and pitch materials
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and research skills
Self-motivated initiative, ability to work independently, and drive to achieve goals at a managerial level
A collegial and creative work style and the drive to excel with humor, passion, and purpose
Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising
Knowledge and connections to the local and national corporate community
Comfortable working with and presenting to a broad diversity of people
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities while staying well organized and detail oriented
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an arts organization highly desirable
Knowledge and interest in the arts is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the development of materials for soliciting and cultivating corporate support
Design and develop visually compelling pitch decks for corporate sponsorship opportunities
Develop persuasive content for solicitation materials, including clear, persuasive text describing exhibitions and programs, museum audience, statistics, and case studies
Produce grant applications, LOAs and other materials as assigned
Ideate bespoke activation ideas that align goals and priorities of sponsors and the museum
Work collaboratively across departments to collect data and information for content creation
Manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment
Review and track sponsor recognition including credit lines, onsite signage, digital materials, and other assets
Support the execution of on-site sponsor benefits including the production of activations, in-person experiences, and specialized signage and communications
Coordinate and provide logistical and staffing support at events
Collect and analyze data on sponsorship results and produce sponsorship fulfillment reports
Coordinate database management, sponsor communications, and other administrative needs with Partnerships Team members
Support Corporate Membership Program
Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of corporate members for annual support
Produce and update program materials, including Corporate Partnerships Brochure, webpage, and member listing
Research prospective Corporate Members
Manage the production of e-newsletter including the drafting content, design, and distribution
Manage fulfillment of benefits including passes, event invitations, and tour
Manage in-kind museum support for donated services and product
Meet regularly with Partnership Team and attend required museum meetings
Other assignments on occasion that support Philanthropy Department needs