Executive Director-

THEATRE FORWARD invites talented individuals to apply to be its new Executive Director to lead this service organization into the future with ingenuity and a growth focused mindset. The Executive Director will take the lead on shaping plans for Theatre Forward’s expansion and evolution, seeking new ways to raise funds and provide direct and meaningful support to regional theatre partners across the country. Considering how the theatre field will continue to emerge from shutdowns forced by the pandemic will play into a new leader’s approach to positioning the organization to support institutions in the most meaningful and equitable manner possible. The right leader will be a skillful relationship builder, someone who has had experience and demonstrable success raising funds for a non-profit organization, someone who wishes to have a positive impact on the evolution and possibilities uniquely tied to the presentation of theatre in a regional setting. Theatre Forward’s next Executive Director will have the opportunity to sharpen the organization’s mission and messaging and to create new and sustaining relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters, while listening to theatre field leaders on the most important areas of need now and into the future. A full position description may be found here: https://mcaonline.com/searches/theatre-forward-ed

Organizational Profile

Theatre Forward's mission is to advance American theatre and its communities. The company achieves its mission by providing funding and other resources to the country's leading nonprofit theatres. Originally founded as the National Corporate Theatre Fund in 1977, Theatre Forward has distinguished itself as a resource nexus for regional theatres around the country for project collaboration and a shared funding pool that supports general operations of member theatres. Ten founding member organizations of Theatre Forward pay annual dues, have senior leadership board representation, and are important partners with Theatre Forward in its work around the country. The organization also has strong industry ties within the commercial producing community of Broadway and the touring market and promotes education and inclusive work practices within its core membership. Theatre Forward supports an impressive group of 19 regional theatres across the United States. More information can be found on their website: https://theatreforward.org/

Salary: $150,000