Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
Development General /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, the Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships is an essential part of SFMOMA's Corporate Engagement and Philanthropy program. The Senior Manager is responsible for a portfolio of corporate sponsors and works collaboratively with the Partnerships team on other active and prospective funders.
Success for the Senior Manager will be to support the Partnerships team’s efforts to reach annual fundraising goals. Indicators of success include:
• After 30 days: Demonstrates progress in learning museum systems. Builds 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: Builds relationships with corporate contacts, completes proposals and other assignments on time.
• After 1 year: Demonstrates understanding of the role after experiencing a full cycle of donor and funder activities. Demonstrates little need for direction, and works independently, while fully participating in the Partnerships’ team and Philanthropy’s team culture. Successfully solicits and secures corporate sponsorships.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Strategize corporate engagement opportunities and contribute to the annual team revenue goal.
- Identify, prioritize, solicit, and steward current and prospective corporate partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at companies in portfolio.
- Facilitate partner activations and events.
- Work collaboratively with the Partnership Team and other museum teams to create customized and clearly defined partnership packages that align goals and priorities of the sponsor and the museum.
- Facilitate internal and external reviews of corporate partnership agreements.
- Identify opportunities for incremental and in-kind support to benefit the museum.
- Contribute to the creation of materials for soliciting sponsorships.
- Liaise with other museum departments and staff members to represent the goals of the Partnership team.
- Assist with the Corporate Committee composed of Museum Trustees and volunteer leaders.
- Perform other special projects as directed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience in corporate fundraising or sponsorship sales.
- Successful track record of securing, managing, and successfully fulfilling six-figure, multi-year sponsorships from major corporations.
- Creativity and knowledge to strategically direct, conceive, plan, and execute corporate partnerships
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities while staying well organized and detail oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop project budgets and timelines.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner as well as in a team environment.
- Strong sense of motivation and ownership in achieving goals.
- A collegial and creative work style.
- The drive to excel with humor, passion, and purpose.
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and fundraising CRMs (Tessitura, Raiser’s Edge, etc.).
- Knowledge of modern and contemporary art preferred.
Working Conditions
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion.
$85,000 - $95,614 a year
Job posting open date: 7/7/25
All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed.
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
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, ancestry/national origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category protected by federal of state law.
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