MCC Theater
Senior Manager of Individual Giving & Special Events
MCC Theater, New York, New York, us, 10261
MCC Theater seeks a relationship builder and strategist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is energized by growing donor communities and creating unforgettable events.
The Senior Manager of Individual Giving & Special Events drives MCC Theater’s individual fundraising and event-based cultivation strategy. This role leads the Patron Program, manages a key portfolio of donors, and partners with leadership to deliver high-impact fundraising events — including the annual
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gala. The Senior Manager is both a strategic partner and hands-on project leader, with direct oversight of the Special Events & Projects Assistant and cross-department collaboration with Marketing, Learning & Culture, Artistic, and Executive teams. MCC Theater and its Development Department are embarking on an exciting journey of innovation and growth, building on a history of strength and success. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking team that is reimagining how theaters engage donors and audiences, with the aim of modernizing practices and setting new standards for the field. The Senior Manager will play a central role in shaping these efforts, ensuring MCC remains at the forefront of fundraising creativity and community building. About MCC Theater MCC Theater is one of New York’s leading non-profit Off-Broadway theater companies, driven by a mission to provoke conversations that have never happened and otherwise never would. Founded in 1986, by Bob LuPone (1946-2022) and Bernie Telsey, and later joined by co-Artistic Director Will Cantler, MCC fulfills its mission through the production of world, American, and New York premiere plays and musicals that challenge audiences, artists, and students alike to confront contemporary personal and social issues. This is done through four programmatic areas: annual productions of new plays and musicals; programming to support the development of new work by artists with bold voices; deep and enriching public engagement programs; and in-school and onsite educational programs that foster in high school students the desire to be heard and the courage to speak out. In January 2019, MCC Theater opened and took residence in the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space in Hell’s Kitchen. The venue features two state-of-the-art theaters, two studios, and additional program and office space. This transition brought all artistic and educational programming as well as administrative operations under one roof for the first time in MCC’s history. Recent and celebrated productions include
Trophy Boys, Shit. Meet. Fan., Table 17, The Connector, Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, Soho Rep’s Wolf Play, School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play, All The Natalie Portmans, The Wrong Man, Alice by Heart, Hand to God,
among many others. Our Values From MCC’s early days on 42nd St, through a long residency at the Lucille Lortel Theater in Greenwich Village, to the recent move into our current multi-stage facility in Hell’s Kitchen, MCC’s mission has been to provoke conversations that have never happened and otherwise never would.? To us, this mission has always meant building space for discussions about new, transformative ideas with a community that is engaged, vibrant and expansive.? Along the way we’ve learned about new and better ways to serve the mission both in our productions and in our internal operations. Fulfilling our mission relies upon a deep understanding of and serious commitment to diversity.? Our experiences have taught us that a fundamental part of our progress is being a company with a workspace where a diverse staff can have productive, honest exchanges. We also have to be a company that promotes talent and topics on stage that invite the entire community into the conversation.? In different ways, we have applied this thinking over the years to improve both our internal operations and our productions. But we also know there is more important work to do. As part of this work and our journey, MCC has articulated a set of values that are a central underpinning of how the organization operates and exists on a daily basis. These values – Artistry, Collaboration, Inclusion, Empathy, and Accountability – are key to modeling and catalyzing positive change within the theater industry. Compensation This is a full time, overtime exempt position. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, plus health, dental and vision benefits, opt-in 403(b), generous paid time off, and other benefits. Within an industry that centers the live, in-person experience, our core mission to provoke conversation is often most effectively achieved through spontaneous collaboration and personal interaction. To that end, all positions in our organization are primarily in-person positions with potential flexibility for remote work 1-2 days per week.? Primary Responsibilities Individual Giving (50%) Lead and grow the Patron Program, personally managing a portfolio of $3,500–$10,000+ donors. Supervise the Special Event & Projects Assistant who supports stewardship of Patrons and annual fund donors under $3,500. Develop strategies to acquire and upgrade donors, with a focus on Producer Patrons ($10,000+). Build relationships through personalized outreach — in person, by phone, and digitally. Oversee donor research and prospecting across ticket buyers, gala supporters, and external lists. Design and deliver appeals and campaigns (e.g., GivingTuesday, EOCY, Bob LuPone Fund). Support and coordinate the MCC Council, including meetings, recruitment, and events. Special Events &
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Gala (40%) Supervise execution of MCC’s full calendar of events — Opening Nights, Patron Nights, cultivation events, public engagement programs, etc. Manage budgets, vendors, production timelines, and donor stewardship for all major events. Partner with the Board of Directors to align solicitation strategies and maximize event fundraising. Lead strategy, planning, and execution for MCC’s annual
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gala, ensuring strong revenue and deep donor engagement. Drive event prospecting, sponsorship, communications, and recognition strategies. Collaborate with Marketing on creative campaigns, communications, and digital/video content. Maintain year-round relationships with gala donors and sponsors to maximize long-term support. Lead project management of digital
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editions and cultivation of the global online
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community. Conceive new cultivation opportunities that deepen relationships and expand MCC’s donor community. Development Administration (10%) Partner with the Director of Development on departmental budget planning and monitoring. Supervise and mentor the Special Events & Projects Assistant. Contribute to cross-department projects that enhance MCC’s overall audience and donor engagement. Desired Skills & Qualifications Ideal candidate has 4-5 years experience on a development team with a focus on individual giving and special events, or other related experience. Experience in a supervisory role is preferred. Proven track record of individual giving fundraising and donor cultivation. Experience planning and executing large-scale fundraising events. Strong relationship management skills with the ability to connect authentically with donors, sponsors, and board members. Highly organized, strategic thinker with the ability to multi-task and delegate effectively. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project management skills. Excited by the chance to be part of an innovative team modernizing how theaters engage communities and fundraise for the future. Eagerness to be an active participant in and meaningful contributor to our ongoing work on creating and upholding a culture of belonging rooted in our values and apply EDI principles to their scope of work. Collegiality and team orientation are a must with opportunities to contribute beyond job parameters. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for theater, performing arts and arts education. Equal Opportunity Employer In accordance with our values, we seek to have the best available person in every job. To that end, MCC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications. We do not allow employment decisions to be made on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, partnership status, unemployment status, domestic victim status, veteran status, uniformed service, protected activity (i.e., opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in proceedings covered by the anti-discrimination statuses) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. All employment-related activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis and in full compliance with any federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited. Every employee undertakes, through such an employee’s employment, to comply with this policy. The facilities at MCC Theater are fully accessible and ADA compliant with self-opening entrance doors, elevators, ramps, and ADA-compliant restrooms on both floors. Application Process Submission deadline: September 26, 2025 Approximate
number of interviews: 4-5 Approximate
start date: November 2025 Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to:
jobs@mcctheater.org Please use this specific subject line when sending in your submission: Sr Manager of IG & Special Events MCC Theater
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The Senior Manager of Individual Giving & Special Events drives MCC Theater’s individual fundraising and event-based cultivation strategy. This role leads the Patron Program, manages a key portfolio of donors, and partners with leadership to deliver high-impact fundraising events — including the annual
MISCAST
gala. The Senior Manager is both a strategic partner and hands-on project leader, with direct oversight of the Special Events & Projects Assistant and cross-department collaboration with Marketing, Learning & Culture, Artistic, and Executive teams. MCC Theater and its Development Department are embarking on an exciting journey of innovation and growth, building on a history of strength and success. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking team that is reimagining how theaters engage donors and audiences, with the aim of modernizing practices and setting new standards for the field. The Senior Manager will play a central role in shaping these efforts, ensuring MCC remains at the forefront of fundraising creativity and community building. About MCC Theater MCC Theater is one of New York’s leading non-profit Off-Broadway theater companies, driven by a mission to provoke conversations that have never happened and otherwise never would. Founded in 1986, by Bob LuPone (1946-2022) and Bernie Telsey, and later joined by co-Artistic Director Will Cantler, MCC fulfills its mission through the production of world, American, and New York premiere plays and musicals that challenge audiences, artists, and students alike to confront contemporary personal and social issues. This is done through four programmatic areas: annual productions of new plays and musicals; programming to support the development of new work by artists with bold voices; deep and enriching public engagement programs; and in-school and onsite educational programs that foster in high school students the desire to be heard and the courage to speak out. In January 2019, MCC Theater opened and took residence in the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space in Hell’s Kitchen. The venue features two state-of-the-art theaters, two studios, and additional program and office space. This transition brought all artistic and educational programming as well as administrative operations under one roof for the first time in MCC’s history. Recent and celebrated productions include
Trophy Boys, Shit. Meet. Fan., Table 17, The Connector, Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, Soho Rep’s Wolf Play, School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play, All The Natalie Portmans, The Wrong Man, Alice by Heart, Hand to God,
among many others. Our Values From MCC’s early days on 42nd St, through a long residency at the Lucille Lortel Theater in Greenwich Village, to the recent move into our current multi-stage facility in Hell’s Kitchen, MCC’s mission has been to provoke conversations that have never happened and otherwise never would.? To us, this mission has always meant building space for discussions about new, transformative ideas with a community that is engaged, vibrant and expansive.? Along the way we’ve learned about new and better ways to serve the mission both in our productions and in our internal operations. Fulfilling our mission relies upon a deep understanding of and serious commitment to diversity.? Our experiences have taught us that a fundamental part of our progress is being a company with a workspace where a diverse staff can have productive, honest exchanges. We also have to be a company that promotes talent and topics on stage that invite the entire community into the conversation.? In different ways, we have applied this thinking over the years to improve both our internal operations and our productions. But we also know there is more important work to do. As part of this work and our journey, MCC has articulated a set of values that are a central underpinning of how the organization operates and exists on a daily basis. These values – Artistry, Collaboration, Inclusion, Empathy, and Accountability – are key to modeling and catalyzing positive change within the theater industry. Compensation This is a full time, overtime exempt position. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, plus health, dental and vision benefits, opt-in 403(b), generous paid time off, and other benefits. Within an industry that centers the live, in-person experience, our core mission to provoke conversation is often most effectively achieved through spontaneous collaboration and personal interaction. To that end, all positions in our organization are primarily in-person positions with potential flexibility for remote work 1-2 days per week.? Primary Responsibilities Individual Giving (50%) Lead and grow the Patron Program, personally managing a portfolio of $3,500–$10,000+ donors. Supervise the Special Event & Projects Assistant who supports stewardship of Patrons and annual fund donors under $3,500. Develop strategies to acquire and upgrade donors, with a focus on Producer Patrons ($10,000+). Build relationships through personalized outreach — in person, by phone, and digitally. Oversee donor research and prospecting across ticket buyers, gala supporters, and external lists. Design and deliver appeals and campaigns (e.g., GivingTuesday, EOCY, Bob LuPone Fund). Support and coordinate the MCC Council, including meetings, recruitment, and events. Special Events &
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Gala (40%) Supervise execution of MCC’s full calendar of events — Opening Nights, Patron Nights, cultivation events, public engagement programs, etc. Manage budgets, vendors, production timelines, and donor stewardship for all major events. Partner with the Board of Directors to align solicitation strategies and maximize event fundraising. Lead strategy, planning, and execution for MCC’s annual
MISCAST
gala, ensuring strong revenue and deep donor engagement. Drive event prospecting, sponsorship, communications, and recognition strategies. Collaborate with Marketing on creative campaigns, communications, and digital/video content. Maintain year-round relationships with gala donors and sponsors to maximize long-term support. Lead project management of digital
MISCAST
editions and cultivation of the global online
MISCAST
community. Conceive new cultivation opportunities that deepen relationships and expand MCC’s donor community. Development Administration (10%) Partner with the Director of Development on departmental budget planning and monitoring. Supervise and mentor the Special Events & Projects Assistant. Contribute to cross-department projects that enhance MCC’s overall audience and donor engagement. Desired Skills & Qualifications Ideal candidate has 4-5 years experience on a development team with a focus on individual giving and special events, or other related experience. Experience in a supervisory role is preferred. Proven track record of individual giving fundraising and donor cultivation. Experience planning and executing large-scale fundraising events. Strong relationship management skills with the ability to connect authentically with donors, sponsors, and board members. Highly organized, strategic thinker with the ability to multi-task and delegate effectively. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project management skills. Excited by the chance to be part of an innovative team modernizing how theaters engage communities and fundraise for the future. Eagerness to be an active participant in and meaningful contributor to our ongoing work on creating and upholding a culture of belonging rooted in our values and apply EDI principles to their scope of work. Collegiality and team orientation are a must with opportunities to contribute beyond job parameters. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for theater, performing arts and arts education. Equal Opportunity Employer In accordance with our values, we seek to have the best available person in every job. To that end, MCC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications. We do not allow employment decisions to be made on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, partnership status, unemployment status, domestic victim status, veteran status, uniformed service, protected activity (i.e., opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in proceedings covered by the anti-discrimination statuses) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. All employment-related activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis and in full compliance with any federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited. Every employee undertakes, through such an employee’s employment, to comply with this policy. The facilities at MCC Theater are fully accessible and ADA compliant with self-opening entrance doors, elevators, ramps, and ADA-compliant restrooms on both floors. Application Process Submission deadline: September 26, 2025 Approximate
number of interviews: 4-5 Approximate
start date: November 2025 Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to:
jobs@mcctheater.org Please use this specific subject line when sending in your submission: Sr Manager of IG & Special Events MCC Theater
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