Managing Director

Managing Director

About the Company

Acclaimed contemporary dance company

Industry
Performing Arts

Type
Privately Held

Employees
11-50

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Managing Director to take on a pivotal role in the organization. This senior leadership position is focused on operational and development management, with a strong emphasis on fundraising, administrative oversight, and board engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder and Artistic Director to ensure the long-term sustainability of the company, leading all fundraising and development strategies, and providing financial oversight. The role also involves supervising administrative staff and supporting the company's earned revenue strategy.

Applicants for the Managing Director position at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' of nonprofit leadership experience, with a proven track record in fundraising and donor cultivation. Strong financial and organizational management skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with boards of directors. The role requires excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and the candidate will be expected to have a strategic approach to translating artistic vision into sustainable organizational growth. The Managing Director will be a key partner to the Artistic Director, and the ability to navigate this dynamic with a focus on collaboration and shared goals is crucial.

Hiring Manager Title
Founder & Artistic Director

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

General Management
Business Development
Strategy