Playwrights Horizons Seeks Director of Development for $5M Annual Fundraising Campaign

Playwrights Horizons, an Off-Broadway theater in Manhattan, is hiring a Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and offers a salary range of $95,000-$150,000. This senior leadership role involves managing a team of five development professionals and overseeing annual contributed revenue of $5 million. The Director will play a central role in the organization's upcoming major campaign, currently in its quiet phase and expected to launch publicly within the next year. Applications are due by April 28, 2026, for priority consideration, with first-round interviews scheduled for mid-May. The ideal candidate will have experience with Tessitura or similar CRM systems and knowledge of New York City's philanthropic community. The outgoing Development Director, Ben Weisman, is transitioning to a new role as Director of Strategic Partnerships. Playwrights Horizons operates on a hybrid-work schedule requiring three days per week on site. The theater has a 34-member Board of Trustees and emphasizes anti-racism and equity in its values.