Executive Director
CurrentResponsible for business operations, marketing, fundraising, financial, and production efforts for 150-person Tony-winning Theater. Implemented strategies that moved the organization from the red to a nearly $1M annual surplus. thenewgroup.orgKey Accomplishments:- Created growth strategies to expand annual producing season, leading to a 90% increase in audience attendance and $1.9 million increase in annual box office revenue- Created high-value partnerships and revenue streams, including multiple local and international co-production deals valued at up to $3 million each, as well as a conservatory acting program in collaboration with Long Island University-Brooklyn - Negotiated multiple broadcast, live streaming, and audio play opportunities with PBS, Broadway HD, League of Live Stream Theaters, and Audible Theater- Redesigned fundraising approach, refining patron development programs and building donor communication channels that led to an 85% increase in annual contributions and numerous high-value campaigns- Raised more than $40 million in capital pledges towards a planned theater development project from both private and public funding sources, including city and state government entities