Corporate Partnerships Manager

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values.

Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.  

Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life.  

Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure, always ready to explore new perspectives.

Empathic: We aim to act like a person, not an institution. 

SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, at least three days working onsite

 

The Corporate Partnership Manager is responsible for managing dynamic and meaningful engagement with the business community with an emphasis on developing compelling solicitation materials, coordinating benefit fulfillment, and supporting the Corporate Membership program. Reporting to the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships, this position must be a proactive, self-starting collaborator who expertly anticipates organizational and donor needs to drive strategic engagement and revenue growth within SFMOMA’s Philanthropy Department

Success for the Partnerships Manager will be to support the Partnerships team’s efforts to reach annual fundraising goals. Indicators of success include:  

• After 30 days: Demonstrated progress in learning museum systems. Built relationships with team members and other museum staff. Willingness to ask questions, take direction, and maintain a sense of humor during the learning process. 
• After 90 days: Built relationships with corporate contacts, completed compelling proposals and reports, and demonstrated ability to manage a variety of responsibilities and complete assignments on time.
• After 1 year: Demonstrated clear competency in all aspects of the position after experiencing a full cycle of corporate fundraising activities, including successfully securing corporate support while fully participating in team culture.

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
• Ideates bespoke activation ideas that align goals and priorities of sponsors and the museum 
• Works 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

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Willingness to work flexible hours.

Work schedule includes some evenings and local travel, as well as minimal weekends

Location: San Francisco, 151 3rd Street. 

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance, Life and AD&D Coverage, Disability Insurance, Mental Health and Wellness Benefits, Discount Programs, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, SFMOMA Membership, and more