Download full position description here.
NW Dance Project (NWDP) seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven Managing Director to serve as the organization’s senior operational and development leader. Working in close partnership with Founder & Artistic Director Sarah Slipper, the Managing Director will lead fundraising, oversee administrative operations, and support board engagement to ensure the long-term sustainability of one of the leading contemporary dance companies in the US.
This is a #2 leadership role in a founder-led organization. The Managing Director serves as the senior administrative leader and strategic partner to the Artistic Director, helping translate artistic vision into sustainable organizational strategy and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all fundraising and development strategy (individual giving, board activation, sponsors, grants), in partnership with the Artistic Director and Board
- Oversee board operations and governance, including meeting coordination and board engagement
- Provide financial oversight, including budgeting, reporting, and cash flow monitoring
- Supervise administrative staff across marketing, administration, and education
- Support earned revenue strategy in collaboration with the Artistic Director
NWDP currently raises approximately $500,000 annually in contributed revenue, with opportunities for continued growth.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of nonprofit leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor cultivation
- Experience working with boards of directors
- Strong financial and organizational management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $80,000-90,000
- Medical and dental benefits, 401(k), and paid time off
How to apply
Please download and review the full position description (at the top of this page) before completing your application. This application requires a resume and cover letter addressing your interest, as well as brief responses to the following two questions:
- What would be your top 2–3 priorities in your first 6 months to sustain and grow NWDP’s contributed revenue?
- What does an effective partnership with a founder/artistic director look like to you? How would you navigate that dynamic?
Please limit your answers to 250 words for each question.
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