Director of Development
Please note that this search is currently paused and is expected to resume in early 2025. Interested candidates are welcome to submit application materials while the search is paused, and we will contact all applicants once it resumes.
National Black Theatre (NBT) seeks a Director of Development with an energetic, entrepreneurial attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a well-founded dedication to and excitement for the mission of this organization. This leader will be an expert project manager and relationship builder, skilled in various aspects of fundraising and knowledgeable about the New York City performing arts philanthropic landscape. They will join the organization at a critical moment, as NBT prepares to open their new arts complex on 125th Street and 5th Avenue in Harlem in 2026.
NBT was founded in 1968 by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, an award-winning performer, director, visionary entrepreneur and champion of the Black Arts Movement. NBT has broken ground as the country’s first revenue-generating Black art complex, as the longest-running Black theater in New York City, as acquisitor of the largest collection of Nigerian New Sacred Art in the Western Hemisphere, and as one of the oldest theaters founded and consistently operated by a woman of color in the nation.
More than five decades after its founding, NBT’s core mission remains the same: to be the premier producer of transformative theatre — theatre that enhances African American cultural identity by telling authentic, autonomous, multifaceted stories of the Black experience. NBT is envisioned as a means to educate, enrich, entertain, empower and inform national consciousness around social justice issues that impact our communities.
The search is being led by TOCG’s Search Consultant, Brenna Thomas, in consultation with and support from the TOCG search team.
While we are still accepting applications for this role and will continue to do so until the position is filled, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for optimal consideration.
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Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
