About the Company
A.I.M believes in:
the power of dance as an art form and A.I.M’s distinctive, ardent voice within contemporary dance
an artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives
the pursuit of excellence through ethical leadership and through
accountability to each other, the field at large, and the audiences we serve
supporting and nurturing dancers with living wages, health insurance, and career development
operating with integrity throughout all aspects of the organization
People
2018 Princess Grace Statue Award Recipient, 2017–18 Joyce Creative Residency Artist, 2016 Doris Duke Award Recipient and 2015 City Center Choreographer in Residence, Kyle Abraham is a 2013 MacArthur Fellow who began his dance training at the Civic Light Opera Academy and the Creative and Performing Arts High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He continued his dance studies in New York, receiving a BFA from SUNY Purchase, an MFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Washington Jefferson College. He has served as a visiting professor in residence at UCLA’s World Arts Cultures in Dance program from 2016 to 2021. And in 2021, he was named the Claude and Alfred Mann Endowed Professorship in Dance at The University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Abraham currently sits on the advisory board for Dance Magazine and the artist advisory board for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In 2020, he was selected to be Dance Magazine’s first-ever Guest Editor.
Rebecca Bengal of Vogue wrote, “What Abraham brings … is an avant-garde aesthetic, an original and politically minded downtown sensibility that doesn’t distinguish between genres but freely draws on a vocabulary that is as much Merce and Martha as it is Eadweard Muybridge and Michael Jackson.”
In addition to performing and developing new works for his company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Abraham has been commissioned by a variety of dance companies. Most recently, Abraham received two international commissions from the Royal Ballet. Abraham’s work, Optional Family, a divertissement premiered in May 2021 as part of their 21st Century Choreographers program. His most recent work, The Weathering, premiered in March 2022 to rave reviews.
Additionally, Abraham premiered When We Fell in 2021, his third creation for New York City Ballet, which The New York Times reviewed as “among the most beautiful dance films of the pandemic.” Previously, Abraham collaborated with NYCB Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley on Ces noms que nous portons, a Lincoln Center and NYCB commissioned solo; choreographed Unto The End, We Meet, commissioned by the National Ballet of Cuba, and choreographed the music video for Sufjan Stevens’ Sugar. He premiered to be seen, a new solo for American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III, for the 2020 virtual Fall For Dance Festival. The New York Times raved on “how skilled he has become at mingling the ballet vernacular with other forms, from hip-hop to West African movement” and his unique talent for “finding the person within the dancer and the bodies within a body.”
In fall 2019, he choreographed Ash, a solo work for ABT Principal Dancer Misty Copeland; Only The Lonely, a newly commissioned work for Paul Taylor American Modern Dance; and The Bystander, a new commission for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to rave reviews. Abraham premiered the Bessie-nominated The Runaway for NYCB’s 2018 Fall Fashion Gala, which was recognized as one of the “Best Dance of 2018” by The New York Times. In 2016, Abraham premiered Untitled America, a 3-part commissioned work for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; toured The Serpent and The Smoke, a pas de deux for himself and acclaimed Bessie Award-winning and former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Wendy Whelan as part of Restless Creature; and choreographed for the feature-length film, The Book of Henry, for acclaimed director Colin Trevorrow.
Jamaal Bowman, Dancer
(he/him)
Amari Frazier, Dancer
(he/him)
Mykiah Goree, Dancer
(he/him)
Tamisha A. Guy, Dancer
(she/her)
Alysia Johnson, Dancer
(she/her)
Catherine Kirk, Dancer, Staff
(she/her)
Faith Joy Mondesire, Dancer
(she/her)
Jae Neal, Dancer
(they/them)
William Okajima, Dancer
(he/him)
Morgan Olschewske, Dancer, Swing
(she/her)
Donovan Reed, Dancer
(they/them)
Keturah Stephen, Dancer
(she/her)
Gianna Theodore, Dancer
(she/her)
Olivia Wang, Dancer
(she/her)
Staff
Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
Emily Waters, Executive Director
Jessica Tong, Rehearsal Director
Vernon Scott, Producing Director
Anne Dechêne, General Manager
Bridget Caston, Company Manager
Meredith Belis, Production Stage Manager
Matthew Baker, Artistic Engagement Manager
Dan Stearns, Lighting Supervisor
Alexander Diaz, Marketing Manager
Chris Constable, Press Agent
Danielle LeBron, Development Associate
Lucy Mallett, Financial Services
A.I.M Board
Work with Us
Work with Us
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham—one of the most exciting voices in contemporary dance—seeks a strategic and collaborative Director of Development to lead and grow the organization’s fundraising efforts. This senior leadership role oversees a $2M+ annual development program, with a strong focus on major gifts, institutional support, and individual giving.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director of Development will craft and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that support A.I.M’s mission, vision, and values. This position manages the Development Associate and collaborates across departments to advance organizational goals.
Compensation & Benefits
● Salary range: $125,000–$160,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
● Comprehensive benefits package including:
○ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
○ Paid time off and paid sick leave; comp and flex days
○ Retirement plan with non-elective employer contribution, beginning in the 2nd calendar year of employment
○ Pre-tax transit and FSA benefits
○ Access to A.I.M performances
○ Access to events and performances of partner organizations (when available)
○ Discounted company merchandise
○ Opportunities for professional development support
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
● Serve as a key thought partner to the Artistic and Executive Directors around idea generation for fundraising activities, strategies, and long-term organizational goals.
● In collaboration with the Artistic and Executive Directors, design and lead A.I.M’s annual and long-term fundraising strategy across all giving streams (individuals, foundations, corporations, government).
● Drive major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, identifying and nurturing relationships with new and existing donors.
● Identify and guide efforts around corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
● Guide strategy for upcoming campaigns and special initiatives.
Board & Executive Partnership
● Serve as a key partner to the Artistic and Executive Directors and Board of Trustees, supporting donor engagement and board giving initiatives.
● Research, identify, and cultivate Board candidates and Board onboarding efforts.
● Liaise with the Development Committee and present regular fundraising reports at Board meetings.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
● Cultivate meaningful donor relationships through events, communications, and personalized stewardship plans.
● Manage timely acknowledgments, impact reporting, and donor recognition.
Grants & Institutional Giving
● Oversee foundation and government grant strategy, including research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance.
● Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders and ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.
Infrastructure & Operations
● Provide oversight and mentorship for the Development Associate and oversee database management, tracking, and donor segmentation.
● Monitor fundraising metrics and ensure alignment with financial goals.
● Develop and manage the department budget in coordination with the finance team.
Ideal Candidate Profile
● Proven success in nonprofit fundraising, especially major gifts and institutional giving; experience in the arts or higher education is a plus.
● A track record of developing and executing fundraising plans that yield meaningful growth.
● Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
● Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
● Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and antiracism in professional practices.
● Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising analytics; experience managing budgets and teams.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
A.I.M provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. A.I.M prohibits discrimination and harassment based on gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or marital/partnership status. A.I.M values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications and expressed interest in this position will be handled confidentially and references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.
Although we appreciate your interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
Questions or General Inquiries? Send to jobs@aimbykyleabraham.org
To apply, please email jobs@aimbykyleabraham.org . Please provide a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter.
Contact
For domestic and international booking information, contact:
Sophie Myrtil-McCourty, President
Lotus Arts Management
72-11 Austin Street, #371
Forest Hills, NY 11375
+1 347 721 8724
sophie@lotusartsmgmt.com
For general inquiries, please email info@aimbykyleabraham.org or call 914 996 7444.
For audition inquiries, please send a resume, a photo and a short video of yourself to matthew@aimbykyleabraham.org.
For questions about volunteer opportunities or creative partnerships, please contact info@aimbykyleabraham.org or 212 691 6500 ext. 311.
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