Director Of Development

BroadStage, a leading performing arts presenter in Santa Monica, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and expand its impact. Based at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, the organization showcases bold artistic performances across three venues and provides educational and community engagement programs.
Under Artistic & Executive Director Rob Bailis, BroadStage is transitioning to an artist-led programming model, empowering world-class artists to curate performances and festivals. This shift fosters deeper audience engagement and celebrates diverse artistic expressions.
The Director of Development will be responsible for securing and managing $4 million annually in contributed revenue, cultivating donor relationships, mentoring staff, engaging the board, and supporting institutional funding efforts. The ideal candidate will be a visionary fundraiser, strategic thinker, and relationship builder with a passion for the performing arts.
Application Process & Compensation

• Semi-finalists will receive $500 compensation for their participation.
• Finalists will be invited for on-site interviews, receiving $1,000 compensation plus reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals.
• Applications are open until March 21, 2025, but early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled sooner.

• If possible, please have any attachments be included in pdf format.

  If you have any questions about the position or your submission, please feel free to e-mail, and we will be happy to discuss with you at any time!

  Calida Jones: calida@creativeevolutions.com

  Rebecca Novick: rebecca@creativeevolutions.com 

  Douglas Clayton: douglas@creativeevolutions.com

• About Creative Evolutions: As the Executive Search support team for BroadStage, Creative Evolutions operates as an evolving and adaptable ecosystem of human beings who believe that We Can Do Better. In creative and cultural sectors, there has been a national discussion for decades where people identify broken systems and ask for new solutions. We believe that our structures and behaviors can be addressed through bold action and human-centered principles, which the ecosystem of managers, innovators, consultants, coaches, and speakers involved with Creative Evolutions embrace in finding new futures for creativity and culture.