Director of Development
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, one of the American theater’s most celebrated homes for artistic creation, seeks a new Director of Development. Based in Waterford, Connecticut, the organization seeks a candidate who will become an active member of the O’Neill community both locally, throughout the region, and nationally, deepening some of the O’Neill’s most important philanthropic relationships. They will be an organized communicator and manager, well-versed in individual donor cultivation and solicitation, and knowledgeable about working with Boards.
Founded in 1964 by George C. White and named in honor of Eugene O’Neill, the O'Neill has launched some of the most important voices and works in American theater and has revolutionized the way new work is developed. O’Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, National Theater Institute – which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs – and more. The O’Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. Writers, directors, puppeteers, singers, students, and audiences alike take their first steps in exploring, revising, and understanding their work and the potential of the theater they help create.
The search is being led by Brenna Thomas, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team. Applications will be accepted until this role is filled, but for best consideration we encourage you to apply by April 3.
For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Brenna Thomas, Consultant, Search & Strategy, brenna@tocartspartners.com
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
