Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Development Department’s Individual Giving & Collection Development team.
As a Patrons Manager, working closely with the Head of Collection Committees & Patrons and the Senior Patrons Manager, you will sustain and develop Tate's Patrons scheme, focusing on stewarding existing Patrons and recruiting new supporters to maximise income. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of an engaging, inclusive and diverse Patrons programme that deepens engagement across the Patrons group at all levels, and encourage increased year-on-year support, whether through higher levels of Patronage or broader philanthropic involvement across Tate. The Individual Giving & Collection Development (IG & CD) team is responsible for fundraising from Tate's International Council, Patrons and Collection Committees as well as for one-off fundraising projects centred on developing Tate's collection. Within IG & CD, the Patrons team oversees Tate's Patron schemes (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Young), championing Tate's mission and ambitions while fostering meaningful and lasting relationships with this vital group of supporters. Through an engaging and carefully curated annual programme of events, the team ensures that Patrons enjoy a very close and meaningful connection to all areas of Tate's work. Founded in 1982 as the Patrons of New Art, Tate Patrons remain at the very heart of the organisation. Through their collective annual support, they enable Tate to present a diverse and ambitious exhibition programme across our galleries, deliver vital education and learning initiatives, and acquire and care for works of art for the UK national collection.
Experience and a personal track record of success in face-to-face fundraising and donor development, or comparable high-value client-focused experience. Experience and proven capability in working with high-level donors and senior volunteers. Commitment to donor stewardship at the highest level. Ability to meet challenging fundraising targets and familiarity with tracking income against target. Experience of creating an inclusive and respectful culture within a team. Experience of planning and delivering annual Patrons engagement programmes, working collaboratively with the Events Team and other members of the Patrons team. Experience of using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases, such as Raisers' Edge, to proactively and accurately record and manage supporter data and the ability to ensure best use of CRM systems with your team. Knowledge of trends, techniques and best practice in fundraising.
Work closely with the Senior Patrons Manager to plan and implement an effective strategy for Tate's Patrons schemes in order to meet annual income and new business targets and encourage Patrons to increase their involvement with Tate. Create and deliver an engagement programme across all patronage tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Young) that supports the objectives of the scheme and is complementary to Tate's wider programme, in collaboration with relevant colleagues. Recruit new Patrons at all levels in person, over phone/online calls and in print. Develop strong relationships with existing Young, Silver, Gold and Platinum Patrons, encouraging Patrons to upgrade to higher levels and to extend their support to other areas of Tate's work. In collaboration with the Senior Patrons Manager and colleagues across Tate, identify and capitalise on opportunities to further engage current Patrons of all levels and to foster awareness of the Patron schemes.
Please apply on our Tate Careers site by Midnight 24th March 2026.