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Paramount Theatre

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Bestow Balance and Luxora Theater seeks a Founding Director of Advancement

Austin, Texas | Full-Time | Founding Leadership Opportunity

Targeted start: June 2026

Launching in 2026 as part of APAX (Austin Performing Arts Complex), Luxora Theater will be a premier new performing arts and event destination designed to expand access, inspire excellence, and create meaningful impact across Central Texas. We are seeking a founding Director of Advancement to help build the philanthropic engine that will power scholarships, community access, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and long-term sustainability. This is a rare opportunity to help build a lasting institution from the ground up. We are looking for a relationship-driven leader with a demonstrated history of building meaningful partnerships, cultivating influential community relationships, and generating significant fundraising results.

 

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Build and lead donor and sponsorship strategy

• Cultivate major gifts and strategic partnerships

• Develop institutional giving and grant strategy

• Recruit and engage an influential nonprofit board

• Launch founding donor campaigns and naming opportunities

• Build systems, stewardship plans, and advancement infrastructure

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Luxora Theater and Bestow Balance within the community

• Help shape the long-term impact of a transformational arts organization

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The ideal candidate:

highly relational and community-connected

well-networked within the performing arts, nonprofit, philanthropic, or community leadership landscape

proven track record of securing meaningful philanthropic support, sponsorships, or strategic partnerships

strategic and execution-oriented

polished and professional

organized and systems-minded

confident making meaningful asks

passionate about arts access, youth development, and community impact

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Why join us?

This is more than a fundraising role—it is an opportunity to help build a landmark cultural destination that will serve artists, families, and the broader community for generations.

Build the mission. Build the community. Build the future.

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out confidentially via email at kathy@luxoratheater.com.