Board of Directors

Arts Hacker; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

Join a groundbreaking contemporary dance company dedicated to amplifying BIPOC and queer voices in the arts. As a board member, you will help shape the future of MDP, offering strategic insights, fundraising support, and community connections. This innovative organization is expanding its reach to new markets, including London, and is looking for passionate leaders who believe in the power of arts to drive inclusion and impact. If you have a background in nonprofit leadership, finance, or creative thinking, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the arts community.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising is highly valued.
• Strong connections to cultural or philanthropic communities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight as MDP expands to new markets.
• Support fundraising efforts and advocate for MDP in your community.

Skills

Nonprofit Leadership

Fundraising

Marketing

Community Development

Creative Thinking

Education

Degree in Nonprofit Management

Degree in Finance

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Law

Degree in Arts Management

Job description

McKoy Dance Project (MDP) is a boundary-breaking contemporary dance company dedicated to increasing access in the arts and amplifying the voices of BIPOC and queer communities. We present powerful, story-driven dance works and community-centered programs that challenge tradition and celebrate identity.
Founded in NYC, with plans to expand to Miami and London, MDP is building a global, inclusive platform for dance that redefines who it’s for, how it’s made, and where it lives. In just 5 years, MDP has served over 2,000+ people in the NYC area alone.

MDP is building a mission-aligned, working board of visionary, passionate leaders who can offer:

Strategic Insight – Guidance as we expand to new markets and scale sustainably
Fundraising Support – Connections, advocacy, and/or direct financial contributions
Community Connection – Ties to cultural, philanthropic, or local communities
Creative Thinking – Enthusiasm for arts innovation, inclusion, and impact

Ideal backgrounds include: nonprofit leadership, finance, marketing, law, arts management, DEI, philanthropy, or community development—but all champions of our mission are welcome.

MDP Board Commitment –
1) Term Length: 3 years, with max 3 terms or until a suitable replacement is found
2) Meetings: Quarterly board meetings (virtual or hybrid), with optional committee involvement
3) Annual Give/Get: Support MDP through a meaningful personal contribution and/or fundraising efforts
4) Engagement: Be a vocal advocate for MDP in your networks and community